Maria Chirokoliyska

Born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Maria Chirokoliyska discovered the double bass at the age of nine and embraced it with early passion. Her talent quickly distinguished her: at sixteen, she won First Prize at the National “Young Talents” Competition in Sofia, followed by international awards in Provadia, Woldzegarten, and Cremona, where she received the prestigious First Prize at the Giovanni Bottesini International Competition. After completing her studies with highest honors at the Hochschule für Musik in Frankfurt, Maria established herself on the European stage. A former member of the Philharmonie der Nationen and the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, she was appointed Principal Double Bass of the Orchestre National de France in 2007.

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During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

The master classes include the following:

• Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to perform in student concerts
• Access to a collaborative pianist
• Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
• Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
• Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
• Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
• Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
• Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)