Valentin
E. Martchev
Principal Bassoon
Hometown:
Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Age when you started playing your instrument?
11
Year joined SDSO?
2001
What other orchestras have you been a member of?
Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Shira International Symphony Orchestra in Jerusalem
Charlottesville and University Symphony (Virginia)
Westmoreland Symphony (Pennsylvania)
Schools/degrees:
Duquesne University School of Music (Artist Diploma)
State Academy of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria
Other instruments:
Piano --very little!
While in High School, I performed as a keyboard player
in a New Age/Rock and Roll Band!
Hobbies:
I study Flamenco, semi-professionally, in
Juanita Franco's Academia "Ole Flamenco" in San Diego
What else would you like people to know about you?
I believe in true love!
Do you teach?
Yes
Contact me
Principal Bassoon
Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Age when you started playing your instrument?
11
Year joined SDSO?
2001
What other orchestras have you been a member of?
Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Shira International Symphony Orchestra in Jerusalem
Charlottesville and University Symphony (Virginia)
Westmoreland Symphony (Pennsylvania)
Schools/degrees:
Duquesne University School of Music (Artist Diploma)
State Academy of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria
Other instruments:
Piano --very little!
While in High School, I performed as a keyboard player
in a New Age/Rock and Roll Band!
Hobbies:
I study Flamenco, semi-professionally, in
Juanita Franco's Academia "Ole Flamenco" in San Diego
What else would you like people to know about you?
I believe in true love!
Do you teach?
Yes
Contact me