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April 5, 1976 in Ruse, Bulgaria

 

Svetlin Roussev is a Bulgarian violinist who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on May 18, 1976, in Sofia, Bulgaria, Roussev began playing the violin at the age of five. He showed a natural talent for the instrument and quickly became recognized as a prodigy. Roussev's parents recognized his talent early on and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. He began his formal training at the National School of Music in Sofia, where he studied with Professor Boyan Lechev. Roussev's talent was evident from the start, and he quickly became one of the school's top students. In 1990, Roussev won first prize at the National Competition for Young Musicians in Bulgaria. This was a significant achievement for the young violinist, and it helped to launch his career. He went on to win several other competitions, including the International Competition for Young Musicians in Belgrade, Serbia, and the International Competition for Violinists in Kloster Schöntal, Germany. After completing his studies in Bulgaria, Roussev moved to France to continue his training. He studied with Professor Jean-Jacques Kantorow at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. Roussev's time in France was a turning point in his career. He was exposed to a new level of musical excellence and was able to refine his technique and style. In 1995, Roussev won first prize at the International Violin Competition in Sion, Switzerland. This was a major achievement for the young violinist, and it helped to establish him as one of the top violinists of his generation. He went on to win several other competitions, including the International Violin Competition in Indianapolis, USA, and the International Violin Competition in Montreal, Canada. Roussev's career took off in the late 1990s, and he began to perform regularly with some of the world's top orchestras. He has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestre National de France, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and many others. He has also performed at some of the world's top music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Verbier Festival, and the Ravinia Festival. One of Roussev's most significant achievements was his performance of the complete cycle of Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin. This is a monumental work that requires exceptional technical skill and musicality. Roussev's performance of the cycle was widely praised, and it helped to establish him as one of the top violinists of his generation. Roussev has also recorded several albums, including a recording of the complete cycle of Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin. He has also recorded works by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and other composers. His recordings have received critical acclaim and have helped to establish him as one of the top violinists of his generation. In addition to his performing and recording career, Roussev is also a dedicated teacher. He has taught at several music schools, including the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and the Royal College of Music in London. He is known for his dedication to his students and his ability to inspire them to achieve their full potential. Roussev has received several awards and honors throughout his career. In 2003, he was awarded the title of "Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" by the French government.

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