Albena Petrovic-Vratchanska facts for kids

Albena Petrovic-Vratchanska (born on October 20, 1965, in Sofia, Bulgaria) is a talented composer, pianist, and music teacher from Luxembourg. She was born in Bulgaria but now lives in Luxembourg.

A Talented Composer and Teacher

Albena Petrovic-Vratchanska is known for her amazing musical skills. In 2007, she was asked to write a special piece of music called "Gladius." This piece was for an electric guitar and other instruments, and it was part of a big cultural event in Luxembourg.

Awards and Recognition

Because of her great work in music, Albena received a "Cultural Award" from the Cultural Commission and the Mayor of Hesperange. This award recognized her important contributions to the cultural life of the area. Also in 2007, she became a judge for an international music competition called "Valentino Bucchi" in Rome, Italy. She represented Luxembourg at this important event.

Helping Young Musicians

Albena loves to create music, but she also spends a lot of her time teaching music to talented young children. She even uses music to help children feel better, which is like a special kind of music therapy. She came up with the idea for a club called "Artistes en Herbe," which means "Artists in the Making." She is the founder and president of the International Composition Competition “Artistes en Herbe”. This competition helps young composers, and it is supported by the Ministry of Culture in Luxembourg.

Her Musical Achievements

Albena studied music very deeply and earned many awards. She won prizes for playing the piano, understanding music theory, and for her compositions and musical analysis. She has become a very important composer in Luxembourg. She has written more than 600 pieces of music in many different music genres, including 8 operas!