Valentin E. Martchev
Principal Bassoon

Martchev
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

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