About Us – SBKultur

Mihaela Stefanova – Founder

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Mihaela obtained her Masters degree in Music from the Hochschule der Künste Bern and her Bachelors degree from the Music Academy Pancho Vladigerov, Bulgaria. Mihaela currently performs as a keyboard player with the Sankt Gallen Symphony Orchestra and also plays with various chamber music ensembles. In founding the Schweizerisch-Bulgarischer Kulturverein she aims to translate the Swiss model of developing the cultural lives of youngsters through art activities to her home country, Bulgaria. Her interests include painting, contemporary music and organ playing. See More in website

Krasimir Stefanov – Co-founder / Adviser

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Krasimir Stefanov wurde 1980 in Plovdiv Bulgarien geboren. Er studierte zunächstan der Nationalen Kunstschule „Dobrin Petkov“ in seiner Heimatsstadt Plovdiv. Dann machterseineBachelor-und Masterabschlüsse mit Auszeichnung an der Musikakademie in Sofia. Aufbaustudien führten ihn in die Solistenklasse von Prof. Branimir Slokar an die Hochschule der Künste Bern, wo er sein Orchesterdiplom und “Master of Arts in Spezialised Musik Performance” auch mit Auszeichnung ablegte. Von 2001 bis 2005 war Krasimir Stefanov Soloposaunist im Orchester der Nationaloper Sofia, seit 2006 ist er Mitglied und Soloposaunist im Verbier Festival Orchestra. Er hat bei zahlreichen…

Mark Petkov – Adviser

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Mark joined the organization to assist with popularizing art and artistry activities in his home country – Bulgaria. Outside work Mark enjoys long-distance running, reading and cooking. He admires French impressionism and Russian music from the Romantic period.

Kristina Lazarov – Adviser

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Kristina joined the organization to support and guide the development of cultural projects.