Bulgarian-born pianist Galya Kolarova received her musical education in Bulgaria, Denmark, Italy and Austria. Ms. Kolarova was a prize winner in numerous international competitions - among others: 1st prize for soloist with orchestra at Festival Musica in Laguna in Italy for her interpretation of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.2, op.21; winner of MODO’s competition for educational project for children in Bulgaria. In 2006 Ms. Kolarova was selected to participate in a Documentary Movie about prof. Pnina Salzman, a renowned Israeli pianist and piano teacher who had a major influence on Ms. Kolarova’s view on Chopin’s music and interpretation. Ms. Kolarova enjoys a successful international career and has performed both as a soloist and a chamber musician in prestigious concert halls throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Ms. Kolarova performs regularly concerts with musicians from The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, The Berlin Philharmonic, DRSO, Det Klg. Kapel, Cph Phil. Ms. Kolarova has been a collaborative pianist for competitions as ARD International Competition 2017 in Germany; Carl Nielsen Violin Competition 2019 in Denmark; Pancho Vladigerov Violin Competition 2019 in Bulgaria; Tchaikovsky XVI International Competition 2019 in Russia. Besides performing, Ms. Kolarova regularly gives piano masterclasses throughout Europe. Ms. Kolarova has recorded CDs for Claudio Records and Brilliant Classics. Contact: E-mail: gkolarova@gmail.com