| About the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra: |
Nikola Takov, Concertmaster Nikola Takov recently retired as Claflin Hill's Concertmaster. We are grateful for his years of commitment and dedication to Claflin Hill and all of our efforts to bring great culture and classical music to the region. Nikola will be performing with The Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra. Pamplona is home to Navarra's symphonic orchestra, one of the oldest orchestras still active in Spain. Founded by Pablo Sarasate in 1879, it showcases composers from Navarra, but doesn't hesitate to entertain Pamplona with the works of composers from around the world. The Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra generally plays in the El Baluarte auditorium. A Native of Sofia, Bulgaria, Nikola began playing violin at the age of five. He received his Bachelors Degree in Violin Performance from Louisiana State University and his Masters of Music and Diploma in Performance from Boston University. His principle teachers include Yuri Mazurkevich, Kevork Mardrossian, and Dora Ivanova. Mr. Takov has performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe in solo, chamber and orchestral settings. Nikola has won a number of competitions and has appeared as a soloist with numerous ensembles in Europe and the United States, as well as performing in master classes including those held by David Cerone, Joseph Silverstein, Camilla Wicks, Sergiu Luca, Charles Cattleman and Elmar Oliveira. Nikola is a founding member of Kalistos Chamber Orchestra, and is currently the concertmaster of Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra. He is also a member of Portland Symphony Orchestra and Rhode Island Philharmonic.
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