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Award winning pianist Valentina Seferinova, recognized as a child prodigy, gave her first solo performance at the age of 8 and performed as an orchestral soloist at age 12 with the Vidin Philharmonic in Bulgaria. She studied at the National Academy in Sofia and was appointed as an Assistant Professor of Piano Performance at the age of 27. Over the past 30 years, she has developed a successful teaching career at the highest level and has appeared as a solo recitalist and soloist with orchestras, collaborating with Grammy Award-winning conductors in the UK, Europe, and Asia. Valentina has gained a reputation for championing the music of 'long lost' composers, and after settling in the UK, she made recording history with the first-ever CD of Joachim Raff’s piano music, drawing acclaim from the American Record Guide. Throughout her career, she has brought forgotten scores to life, with an extensive discography of over 15 CDs released under various labels, including Naxos and Toccata, and her performances have been featured on classical radio stations worldwide. For more information, visit her website or YouTube channel, showcasing over 25 years of performances.