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The esteemed Bulgarian violinist Stoyka Milanova passed away yesterday at the age of 79.
After beginning her studies with her father, she continued her education under David Oistrakh. Milanova made a significant impact in the music world by securing third place at the 1967 Queen Elisabeth Competition, outperforming Gidon Kremer. She enjoyed a successful international career, frequently performing with pianist Radum Lupu as her recital partner. In later years, she collaborated with her daughter, Yova, on violin duets.
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Milanova served as a professor at the national conservatory in Venezuela for five years and dedicated many more years to teaching in her homeland of Bulgaria.
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