Arina Burcéva, Classical Guitarist and Composer

Arina Burcéva

guitarist / composer

Home"...with verve and great imagination Arina tells very colorful stories through her personal writing." -- Sergio Assad "... a very temperamental performer, capable of delivering a wide spectrum of emotions and sensibilities. ... an extremely talented intuitive composer." -- Dusan Bogdanovic"... extremely versatile and a person not to be missed." -- Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival BioBIOTalented young classical guitarist and composer, Arina Burcéva has delighted numerous audiences with her brilliant artistry. As a soloist and in collaboration with other artists, she has given concerts in the United States, Europe and Latin America. She has appeared on public radio and television, performed for the Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger and for the former U.S. President George H.W. Bush.

Arina has been noted for compelling performances and lyrical interpretations. Her repertoire spans 7 centuries of music and boasts a variety of jewels, ranging from original compositions to Renaissance, Baroque, Contemporary guitar repertoire and music of Eastern Europe.

Born in Sumy, Ukraine in 1982, Arina started her musical education with piano and violin, and was introduced to classical guitar at the age of 8 by Marina Azar. Her talent as a performer was recognized early. By the age of 14 she became twice laureate of the national Zhinovic Guitar Competition and was the youngest student ever to be accepted to Glinka College of Music. In addition to musical studies, she also majored in English Language and Art History.

Upon immigrating to the United States in 2002, Arina resumed guitar studies with Christopher Kachian. In 2003 she won the first and the only prize at the Schubert Club Scholarship Competition and gave her successful debut performance at Sundin Hall in Saint Paul, MN. Same year she was awarded a scholarship to study at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Arina has earned her BM degree in classical guitar performance in 2006 at the San Francisco Conservatory under David Tanenbaum and her MM degree in 2009 under Dusan Bogdanovic and the Grammy-award winning composer Sergio Assad.

As a composer, Arina draws inspiration from nature, visual arts, literature, poetry, mythology and personal experiences. Her unique compositional style reflects elements of such musical genres as Classical, Contemporary, Ethnic and Jazz.

Ms. Burcéva resides currently in San Francisco, California. She is maintaining an active performing and teaching schedule. A CD of Arina's original compositions for solo guitar will be released in January 2010.

CalendarCALENDARUpcoming ConcertsUpcoming ConcertsPast ConcertsFebruary 17, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Hvide Sande, Denmark

Concert

October 13, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Waterloo, ON, Canada

Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society

Concert

October 14, 2010 - 1:00 PM

Waterloo, ON, Canada

Kitchener - Waterloo Bilingual School

Concert

February 23, 2011 - 8:00 PM

Camarillo, CA

Ventura Classical Guitar Society

Concert

November 9, 2011 - 8:00 PM

Spartanburg, SC

Concert

November 10, 2011 - 2:00 PM

Spartanburg, SC

Masterclass

Past ConcertsUpcoming ConcertsPast ConcertsDecember 15, 2009 - 8: 00 PM

San Francisco Conservatory

San Francisco, CA

Graduate Recital

December 14, 2009 - 11:00 PM

KUSF - 90.3 FM "Guitar Journeys"

San Francisco, CA

Live interview, performance

October 28, 2009 - 7:00 PM

San Francisco, CA

Concert

(with Teja Gerken and Az Samad)

October 18, 2009 - 8:00 PM

Aarhus, Denmark

Helsingor Theatre

Premiere of "Den Grimme Ælling" by Dusan Bogdanovic (with Bor Zuljan and Aarhus guitar orchestra)

September 5, 2009 - 3:00 PM

San Jose, CA

Tapestry Arts Festival

Concert

(sponsored by South Bay Guitar Society)

August 8, 2009 - 10:00 AM

Reno, NV

Parish Hall

Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival

Workshop, "Composing for Classical Guitar"

August 7, 2009 - 7:30 PM

Reno, NV

Trinity Episcopal Church

Concert

August 8, 2009 - 05:00 AM

Reno, NV

KOLO TV

Live Performance

July 7, 2009 - 6:00 PM

Big Sur, CA

Big Sur Spirit Garden

Concert

(with Viviana Guzman, flute and Jason Fann, percussion)

March 24, 2009 - 8:00 PM

Ixtapa, Mexico

Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival

Concert

March 22, 2009 - 7:00 PM

Ixtapa, Mexico

Concert

(with Doug Towle and "De La Terra")

January 20, 2009 - 8:00 PM

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Concert

June 1, 2008 - 3:00 PM

Corte Madera, CA

Lycee Francais la Perouse

Faculty Recital

Concert

May 5, 2008 - 7:30 PM

San Jose, CA

Theatre on San Pedro Square

Concert (sponsored by South Bay Guitar Society)

April 18, 2008 - 8:00 PM

SIoux Falls, SD

Washington Pavilion

Concert

(with Viviana Guzman and "Divas Latinas")

April 14, 2008 - 8:00 PM

Biloxi, MS

Saenger Theatre

Concert

(with Viviana Guzman and "Divas Latinas")

September 2, 2007 - 2:30 PM

San Jose, CA

Tapestry Arts Festival

Concert

August 10, 2007 - 5:00 PM

Ixtapa, Mexico

Concert

May 24, 2007 - 7:00 PM

Berkeley, CA

Concert

May 6, 2007 - 2:30 PM

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Conservatory, Concert Hall

Guitarrada with Pepe Romero

Solo Performance

May 5, 2007 - 8:00 PM

Ross, CA

St. John's Episcopal Church

"Stained Glass and Six Strings" guitar festival

Concert

(with Brendan Evans and Guitar orchestra)

March 16, 2007 - 8:00 PM

Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival

Concert

March 15, 2007 - 9:30 AM

Ixtapa, Mexico

Aquamarina Radio

XEZHO 1410 AM

Interview, live performance

March 14, 2007 - 10:00 AM

Ixtapa, Mexico

TV Cable del Sol

Interview, live performance

January 21, 2007 - 8 PM

San Francisco, CA

Herbst Theatre

Concert, with Symphony Parnassus

January 20, 2007 - 8:00 PM

San Bruno, CA

St.Andrew's Episcopal Church

VGo Concert Series

Concert

September 30, 2006 - 8:00 PM

Kentfield, CA

College of Marin

Solo Performance

July 10, 2006 - 8:00 PM

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Concert

May 14, 2006 - 8:00 PM

San Francisco, CA

Agnes Albert Hall

Concert

April 15, 2006 - 7:30 PM

Pebble Beach, CA

Concert

March 23, 2006 - 3:00 PM

San Jose, CA

South Bay Guitar Festival

Solo Performance

February 20, 2006 - 8:00 PM

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Guitar Society

Solo Performance

July 26, 2005 - 3:00 PM

Mountain View, CA

Viewpoint Gallery

Concert

June 30, 2005 - 5:00 PM

Napa, CA

Concert

May 14, 2005 7:00 PM

Pacifica, CA

Concert

February 15, 2005 - 8:00 PM

St.Elena, CA

Concert

June 7, 2004 - 5:00 PM

Townsend, MD

Concert

April 9, 2004 - 8:00 PM

San Francisco, CA

Hellman Hall

Concert

February 27, 2004 - 8:00 PM

San Francisco, CA

Old First Church

"Guitar Extravaganza"

(with David Tanenbaum and San Francisco Conservatory Guitar Orchestra)

December 12, 2003 - 8:00 PM

Ellendale, MN

St Aiden Church

Concert

May 24, 2003 - 8:00 PM

Minneapolis, MN

Sundin Hall

"Classical Guitarathon"

Concert

April 21, 2003 - 5:00 PM

Saint Paul, MN

Incarnation Chapel, Luther Seminary

Schubert Scholarship Competition winners concert

Solo Performance

December 12, 2002 - 7:30 PM

Minneapolis, MN

Heritage Lutheran Church

Concert

October 4, 2002 - 5:00 PM

Minnetonka, MN

Allen Design Gallery

Concert

August 24, 2002 - 8:00 PM

Havana, Cuba

Concert

June 8, 2002 - 7:00 PM

Bloomington, MN

Art Resource Gallery

Concert

May 20, 2002 - 8:00 PM

Plymouth, MN

Plymouth Presbyterian Church

Concert

February 14, 2002 - 8:00 PM

Montebelluna, Italy

Concert

August 14, 2001 5:00 PM

Moscow, Russia

College of Fine Arts

Concert

May 22, 2001 - 7:00 PM

Minsk, Belarus

Museum of Modern Arts

Concert

December 6, 1999 - 8:00 PM

Minsk, Belarus

Spas Cathedral

Concert

June 14, 1999 - 5:00 PM

Sumy, Ukraine

Ethnic Arts Gallery

Concert

March 8, 1999 - 7:00 PM

Minsk, Belarus

St.John's Church

Concert

December 3, 1997 - 8:00 PM

Minsk, Belarus

Glinka College of Music

Solo Performance

October 12, 1996 - 7:00 PM

Minsk, Belarus

Zhinovic Guitar Festival and Competition

Winners Awards Ceremony

Concert

CompositionsCOMPOSITIONSSolo Guitar:Sun Dance (2009), 3'30''Vitória-Régia (2009), 2'30''Mboî-Tatá (2009), 4'30''Danáe (2009), 6'Ocean Waltz (2008), 4'Invocation (2008), 4'Five Preludes (2008):No. 1, "Morning Star", 1'30"No. 2, "Genevieve", 1'20"No. 3, "Oasis", 1'30"No. 4, "Nightfall", 1'50"No. 5, "Summer Carillon", 2"Golden Chariot (2008), 2'30"Snow Queen Suite (2008), 6'30''Fantasia (2007), 2'30"Ochi (2004), 4'NewsNEWSJanuary 21, 2010

Arina's interview for "Guitar International" is published. Link

December 14, 2009

Stay tuned for Arina's live radio interview and performance on "Guitar Journeys", KUSF 90.3 FM

December 14, 11 PM - 12 AM PST.

Host: Malcolm Cecil

December 9, 2009

Upcoming magazine interviews:

Stay tuned for Arina's online magazine interview with "Tokafi"

www.Tokafi.com

Stay tuned for Arina's online magazine interview with "Guitar Theory in Depth"

www.guitar-theory-in-depth.com

October 29, 2009

Arina's debut CD, featuring her original compositions for solo guitar, is scheduled for release in February 2010.

October 28, 2009

Arina has signed a contract with Superior Artists Management.

InterviewINTERVIEWInterview in "Guitar International" magazine.

Live interview on "Guitar Journeys" KUSF 90.3 FM, Excerpt.

VideoVIDEOArina Burcéva, "Mboî-Tatá"Arina Burcéva, "Danáe"Arina Burcéva, "Ocean Waltz"Arina Burcéva, "Invocation"Arina Burcéva "Vitória-Régia"Arina Burcéva, "Mboî-Tatá"Arina Burcéva, "Danáe"Arina Burcéva, "Ocean Waltz"Arina Burcéva, "Invocation"Arina Burcéva "Vitória-Régia"QuotesQUOTES"Arina is a very temperamental performer, capable of delivering a wide spectrum of emotions and sensibilities. Apart from her talent as a performer, she is also an extremely talented intuitive composer." -- Dusan Bogdanovic, renowned guitarist/composer

"Arina was a true delight - not only was her presentation pure grace and elegance - her program was wonderful. The techniques she incorporated on the guitar captivated the audience to the point that you could hear a pin drop... She is incredibly versatile and a person not to be missed." -- Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival

"...Arina Burceva follows the European romantic tradition of program music, intended to express extra-musical ideas. With verve and great imagination she tells very colorful stories through her personal writing." -- Sergio Assad, Grammy award-winning guitarist/composer

"Arina played with assurance and confidence while displaying musicianship and strong technique. She is truly a talented performer."

-- South Bay Guitar Society

"Talent wins out and so will Arina Burceva. See her now as she develops what should be a promising and fruitful career as a classical guitarist and composer." -- Sierra Nevada Classical Guitar Festival

CDCD

Arina's debut CD, featuring her original compositions for solo guitar, will be released in February 2010.

PhotoPHOTOin concertteaching a composition workshop in Reno NVlive on TVin concertin concertwith Sergio Assad and Paul Psarraswith Dusan Bogdanovic in Baltimore, MDwith Grisha Goryachev in San Francisco with the Governor of California in St.Elena, CAwith Divas Latinas after the concertafter the concertin Aarhus Denmarkin concert LessonsLESSONSArina is available for private guitar lessons, masterclasses and workshops.

Students develop technique, musicianship, build a diverse repertoire, acquire the basic skills of imrovisation and composition.

Student TestimonialsStudent TestimonialsStudent Testimonials"... Of Arina's many strengths, a key one is her ability to gauge your skill level and give you just what you need to get you to the next level. Her fine sense of musicianship has been instrumental in helping me to bring out greater levels of expression from my playing as well as improve my technique, and her creativity and ability as a composer come through in a teaching style that emphasizes the importance of bringing one's own personality to a piece while also paying attention to its structural elements and the intentions of the composer. On top of all that, Arina is a very cheerful person who is easy to get along with and makes each lesson a lot of fun." — S. Musial

"I had little guitar experience before I started taking lessons with Arina. It's been only two months and I can already read sheet music and play songs I never thought I'd be able to play. She is also one of the most encouraging teachers I have ever had. She is very intuitive and makes you feel comfortable in her presence." — K. Pritchard

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Superior Artists Management

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(+1) 443.653.2868

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