27 June 2010

MARIO HOSSEN is a virtuoso with an impressive style of performance, masterfully combines the classical approach with a romantic expressiveness.

Soloist with international reputation, he has performed with orchestras including the English Chamber Orchestra, Bruckner Orchestra Linz, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra da Camera de La Scala di Milano...

He has been met with a storm of applause in Carnegie Hall, Konzerthaus Vienna, Brucknerhaus Linz, Salle Gaveau Paris, Victoria Hall Geneva, Tonhalle Zürich. He is one of the most fascinating Paganini performer of his generation.

The violinist is holder of many international prizes and awards. He is Associated Professor at New Bulgarian University, Sofia and Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, Madrid.

ORPHEUS Academy Orchestra was created in 2006 by Mario Hossen within the programme of the International Music Academy Orpheus (organized by the New Bulgarian University, Sofia in cooperation with universities of Vienna, Basel, Madrid, Milan and Paris).

At the core of the orchestra are 20 strings- brilliant young musicians attending the master courses at the Academy Orpheus.

In addition to the master courses a Music Festival is organized within the framework of the Academy where the Orpheus Academy Orchestra presents the results of their intense repertoire study.

The orchestra's performances are noted for their extraordinary density and large radiance.