Victoria Jordanova facts for kids
Victoria Jordanova is an American composer, a talented harp player, and an artist who works with different kinds of media. She was born in 1952 in a country called former Yugoslavia. She is known for her work in modern classical music, experimental music, and media arts. Her music often combines new ideas, electronic sounds, and improvisation (making music up on the spot) with her classical training.
Quick facts for kids
Victoria Jordanova
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| Born | 1952 |
| Occupation | Composer |
Her Music and Albums
Victoria Jordanova has released six music albums. These albums were put out by well-known music companies like CRI, Innova, and Arpaviva. Her music was also featured in a special collection called "The Composer-Performer (Forty Years of Discovery)." This collection celebrated American music.
Her very first album, "Requiem for Bosnia and other works," was chosen as one of the top ten classical music releases in 1994 by a music critic named Tim Page. In 2007, Jordanova made the first-ever recording of a piece by John Cage called "Postcard from Heaven." This special piece was written for 20 harps and 20 voices. Victoria Jordanova played all 20 harp parts herself! All the voices were sung by another artist named Pamela Z.
In 2002, Victoria Jordanova started her own music company. It is called Arpaviva Recordings. This company is based in Los Angeles and helps other artists release their music and media projects.
Live Performances and Collaborations
Victoria Jordanova has performed her music in many famous places. Some of these include Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, and the MOMA in New York. She has also performed at the LACMA and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. She has played her music for audiences all over the United States and in other countries.
Many talented groups and musicians have performed Victoria Jordanova's compositions. These include the California EAR Unit, the Bang on a Can All Stars, and the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players. Other groups like San Francisco Creative Voices and Zeitgeist have also played her music. Individual musicians like pianists Jenny Q. Chai, Anthony DeMare, and Michiko Saiki have performed her works. Percussionist Amy Knoles, oboist Libby Van Cleve, and flutist Patricia Kaczmarczyk have also presented her compositions.
