ARCO Simona holds a Masters appl. of Music Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Arts, Belgrade. As a skilled pianist with over 35 years of experience in live concert performance, Arco has performed over 150 concerts, including numerous solo performances with symphony orchestras. She is the recipient of national and international awards and accolades, including Rachmaninoff competition Laureate, Belgrade, Certificate of merit from Faculty of Music, University of Arts, Belgrade, 3rd place on International Competition Fryderyk Chopin, Rome, Italy.Arco has been invited to perform in various radio and television broadcasts, with her performance receiving coverage in prominent new publications. Additionally, Arco is a member of the European Piano Teachers Association with 30 years of teaching experience in formal music education ranging from kindergarden to university levels. As a music instructor, she has been a member of jury on competitions for students, conducted dozens of workshops and master classes, both independently and in collaboration with esteemed local and foreign musicians.Her artistic journey as composer began with compositions for piano continuously growing through composing for various solo instruments as well as for chamber ensembles and orchestras. Simonas music is shaped by a broad education and essential understanding of musical creativity from the Renaissance through Baroque and Romanticism to jazz and rock culture of the 20th century. Her understanding of music as a gift of the soul inspires Arcos unique style, overflowing with evocative, primordial melodies resulting in timeless compositions. She weaves the musical patterns of earlier epochs through the prism of the present moment, producing simple yet enchanting melodies that evoke a soothing feeling of familiarityHer artistic project Sparks for wind instruments has been recognized as significant and supported by Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia. Edition Sparks is recommended by The Association of Music and Ballet Schools of Serbia as valuable an suitable music scores for students. Arcos music has already found its place on concert podiums and has been included in repertoire both for studens of music and professional musicians. (Hide extended text) ... (Read all)
Arco Simona is the recipient of national and international awards and accolades, including Rachmaninoff competition Laureate, Belgrade, Certificate of merit from Faculty of Music, University of Arts, Belgrade, 3rd place on International Competition Fryderyk Chopin, Rome, Italy.
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Masters appl. of Music Degree in Piano Performance
