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Adriana Emilova Uzunova (born March 10, 2003, in Kazanlak, Bulgaria) is a Bulgarian pianist, known for her international career as a soloist and chamber musician. She has performed with orchestras and participated in competitions, masterclasses, and concerts across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. Uzunova has won over 100 awards, including prestigious prizes from international piano competitions.

Early Life and Education

Adriana Uzunova began her musical journey at the age of seven, studying piano under Professor Elena Yulianova at Ekzarh Antim I’s Special Music Profiles and School of Arts Emanuil Manolov in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. In 2020, she enrolled at Plovdiv’s National Music School, studying under Professor Svetlana Koseva, and graduated in 2022.

Uzunova pursued higher education at the Prins Claus Conservatory of Hanze University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. She later continued her studies at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, further developing her artistry and technical proficiency.

Career

Uzunova made her orchestral debut at age 11 with the Sliven Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Dimitar Karaminkov, a collaboration that continued in subsequent performances. She has since performed in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Greece, Turkey, Jordan, and Bulgaria. Her repertoire spans solo and chamber music, showcasing her versatility as a pianist.

Competitions and Awards

Adriana Uzunova has garnered over 100 prizes, including:

Grand Prix (five times)
Special Prizes (twenty), including the Special Award of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain
First Prizes (thirty-five), among others

Notable accolades include laureateships from international piano competitions such as:

IPC “Amigdala” in Memory of Giuseppe Raciti, Sicily, Italy
IPC “Albert Roussel”, Paris, France
IMC “Best Brahms Performance”, London, United Kingdom
IMC “The Masters of Piano Concerto”, London, United Kingdom
IMC “The Artist of the Year”, London, United Kingdom
IMC “The Art of Piano”, London, United Kingdom
IMC “Music of the 19th Century”, London, United Kingdom
IMC “Heirs of Orpheus”, Bulgaria
IMC “VivaPiano”, Bulgaria

Her achievements also include the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture’s Scholarship for Talented Children (2014–2019) and recognition as one of The Successful Children of Bulgaria by the Dimitar Berbatov Foundation for Young Talents. Additionally, she was awarded a scholarship by the Foundation Round Table 5 Varna and received official recognition from her hometown of Kazanlak for her contributions to music (2011–2020).

Masterclasses and Mentors

Uzunova has participated in masterclasses worldwide, working with esteemed musicians such as:

Professor Pavlina Dokovska (United States)
Professor Tamara Poddubnaya (United States-Russia)
Professor Anahit Nersesyan (Armenia)
Professor Tomislav Baynov (Germany)
Professor Marcus Prause (Austria)
Professor Natalia Deeva (Russia)
Professor Shantal Stiliani (France)
Professor Borislava Taneva (Bulgaria)
Professor Atanas Kurtev (Russia-Bulgaria)
Professor Ludmil Angelov (Bulgaria), among others

Her dedication to continuous learning has significantly shaped her musical style and career trajectory.

Legacy and Recognition

Adriana Uzunova is regarded as one of the most promising young pianists of her generation. Her achievements have brought her recognition in Bulgaria and internationally, securing her reputation as a dedicated and talented artist.

References

Bulgarian Ministry of Culture - Scholarship for Talented Children Recipients (2014–2019).newspaper
Dimitar Berbatov Foundation for Young Talents - Annual Reports of Successful Children in Bulgaria.prizewinner
Sliven Philharmonic Orchestra - Archive of Performances.competition
IMC Competitions - Official Results and Laureates Lists.2018 competition
Kazanlak Municipality - Official Recognition Records (2011–2020)competition