Svetozar Ivanov presents an interesting program with music from the beginning of the 20th century – works by the French impressionist Debussy, the Austrian composers Berg and Schoenberg and the Russian mystic Scriabin. The compilation of works is a real challenge for every performer, and the pianist fulfils his task in the most brilliant way.
Svetozar Ivanov was born in Bulgaria. He is a graduate of the Bulgarian National Conservatory and holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from University of Michigan. Currently Svetozar Ivanov is a piano professor at University of South Florida and serves on the Artist Faculty at Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival in Vermont and as Artistic Director of the Steinway Piano Series in Florida. He has served as a Jury member at the Konzerteum International Piano Competition in Greece, the Seiler International Piano Competitions in Crete, and the International Youth Music Festival and Competition in Bulgaria. He has made numerous appearances as recitalist and orchestra soloist in Europe and North America. Recent venues include the Festival “Peter the Great” in the Netherlands, Robert Helps International Festival at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City, Fox River Chamber Music Festival in Wisconsin, Chautauqua Music Festival in New York, Sequoia Concerts in San Francisco, The Steinway Series and the Encore Series in Florida and numerous concert series at universities throughout the USA.