description Bella Hristova Overview
Bella Hristova is a Bulgarian-American violinist born in 1984 who won the 2005 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician and is known for advocating newly composed works. She studied at the Curtis Institute of Music.
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Where did Bella Hristova study after her early violin training?
Bella Hristova studied with Ida Kavafian at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She later received an Artist Diploma from Indiana University while studying with Jaime Laredo. ([Bella Hristova biography](https://www.bellahristova.com/bio))
Why is Bella Hristova associated with newly composed music?
Hristova is described as a champion of music by living composers. Her husband, composer David Serkin Ludwig, wrote a violin concerto for her that was commissioned by a consortium of eight US orchestras. ([Bella Hristova biography](https://www.bellahristova.com/bio))
What violin does Bella Hristova play?
Hristova plays a 1655 Nicolò Amati violin. The instrument was previously owned by violinist Louis Krasner. ([Bella Hristova biography](https://www.bellahristova.com/bio))
Which recordings introduce Bella Hristova's solo and chamber repertoire?
Her album Bella Unaccompanied on Tonegold includes works by John Corigliano, Kevin Puts, Astor Piazzolla, Nathan Milstein, and J.S. Bach. Her recordings with pianist Michael Houstoun include the complete Beethoven and Brahms violin sonatas. ([Bella Hristova biography](https://www.bellahristova.com/bio))
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