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POESY AND BRILLIANCE Stella Timenova, a student at Pancho Vladigerov State Music Academy, extremely lucky to study in Prof. Stella Dimitrova’s class, has an impressive professional record.She is an exellent student and winner of remarkable prizes from national and international competitions.Stella began her concert with Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, op.27.In the beautiful hall of the Archeological Museum, deeply absorbed in the great Beethoven’s piece, she built the sonata cycle with great scope, poetically, with dramatic effect and brilliance.Then she presented herself as a romantic, sensitive, vibrant, emotional, virtuoso pianist, devoted to music she is moved by and which she loves deeply.The audience enjoyed the splendid performance of extremely demanding Spanish Rhapsody by Liszt where the great instrumental abilities of the performer allowed her to express the joy, tenderness and ecstasy as well as the mysticism and philosophy of the composer.While in the Chopin’s Ballada No 4 with youthful sincerity and courage, she immersed into the poetry, tragedy and optimism-lit emotions.And finally – Pancho Vladigerov’s Humoresque op.15, performed with crystally flowing sound, mischievouness, humor and introxication with the swiftness of the mind and movement.The applause was apontaneous and loud.I wish Stella and I expect of her great success in the future, with plenty of delight on the concert stage.“Apollonia” Festival – Sozopol 2003 Prof. Liliana Stefanova, Pianist “Musica Viva” Newspaper, 09.2003

“My long-term work with Stella enables me to evaluate her qualities accurately.Timenova, undoubtedly, has a remarkable piano talent and notable work capacity.She plays keenly and devotedly, she can captivate an audience and she has a strong, individual presence.Her performances are characterized by vivid originality and firm creative determination. Very emotional and confident, she has a quick reflex and splendidly trained piano hands.Her self-confidence, strong musical and human presence are striking, and her performance leave a lasting impression on listeners.Her repertoire is extensive and includes demanding and large-scale musical works.The national and international competition prizes won by her so far are a confirmation of her great talent and a guarantee for her artistic way.”Prof. Stella Dimitrova-MaistorovaHead of the Piano Section of the Instrumental Department at the Pancho Vladigerov State Music Academy, Sofia

“…Threre were great accomplishments by many of the participants / International Competition “Albert Roussel”-Sofia 1998 /.I cannot name all of them, but it is impossible not to mention Debussy’s Sarabande from Pour le piano and Rameau’s La Poule performed by Stella Timenova…”Dr. Angela Tosheva, Pianist“Cultura” Newspaper, 02.1998

“…A true artistic discovery was Stella Timenova who performed the Grotesques Suite by Ivelin Dimitrov superbly…” / International Festival For Contemporary Piano Music “ppIANISSIMO” – Sofia 2000 /Prof. Lachezar Karanlakov“Cultura Newspaper”, 04.2000

“Dear Mrs Timenova,I was very impressed by your performance at the International Summer Academy 2001.(…)Wishing you manu happy hours in your wonderful profession I remain with warmest regards and best wishes for your continued success.”ED. SEILER PianofortefabrikUrsula Seiler10.09.2001, Kitzingen

“Dear Mrs Timenova,We would like to thank you for your magnificent personal contribution at the 1st International SEILER Piano Competition Sofia 2001.It was thanks in part to your effors and the quality of your musical performance that the SEILER Piano Competition in Sofia was of high international standard. (…)Wishing you plenty of drive and enjoyment in the future”Steffen Seiler association for the Promotion of Piano MusicUrsula Seiler1st Chairwoman25.11.2001, Kitzingen

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Je suis persuadé de la richesse de son talent et de la grande qualité de ses capacites de soliste. Sa personnalité artistique reflète une heureuse harmonie entre le vif tempérament, l’authentique emotion musicale et l’équilibre de l’intellect et la réflexion.Elle possede une éxcellente base instrumentale, une large pallete de moyens d’éxpression, qu’elle sait utiliser avec beaucoup de subtilite et d intélligence. Son intérpretation est le fruit d’une reflexion approfondie, mais sur la scène son approche est vive, captivante, son emotion musicale s’éxprime avec urgence, l’imagination habite chaque note. La présence de sa personnalite s’impose immédiatement.Stella est une jeune musicienne qui cherche, consciente, passionnée, avec des objectifs clairs pour son future perfectionnement.Elle est intéressée et curieuse d’apprendre, d’enrichir ses connaissances, de réevaluer et déveloper son savoir.Son travail sérieux et approfondi apporte des resultants formidables-comme par exemple, sa participation a la Biennale de Berne en octobre 2005, ou elle a joue avec une grande subtilite et force communicative la 9-ème sonate de A. Scriabine.(…)
Rada PetkovaProfesseur de piano a la Haute Ecole des Arts de Berne

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...la giovane Stella Timenova è considerata fra i migliori interpreti delle nuove generazioni...
Sergio Garbato, Il Resto del Carlino, 03.01. 2009
Timenova, stella bulgara al pianoforte... Il Gazzettino 04. 01. 09

...Cosi la giovane pianista Stella Timenova, ospite del concerto d'apertura dell'associazione musicale Francesco Venezze, non ha faticato domenica scorsa a garantire, con il suo bel tocco, un risultato
eccelente del lavoro mozartiano in programma. Espressività piacevole, buona preparazione tecnica, fanno di questa pianista bulgara interprete di valore e il pubblico non ha lesinato applausi al suo esibirsi. Milena Dolcetto, Il Gazzettino, 01. 2009

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`Einen Moment inne halten und sich den schönen Dingen widmen, bereichert das Leben`, stellte die Geschäftsführerin des Wirtschaftsforums Aargau, nach dem Musikalischen Beitrag, virtuos vorgetragen durch die bulgarische Pianistin Stella Timenova, im Kultur & Kongresszentrum Aarau.`
Aarauer Nachrichten, 22.01.2009

``Liebe Frau Timenova,
Ihr Konzert vom letzten Sonntag in der Heiliggeistkirche war hinreisend. Ein Glück, dass ich es aufzeichnen konnte... Für mich sind solche flüchtige Momente so unsäglich schön, dass ich sie wenn immer möglich festhalte. Sie sind mit einem Feuerwerk zu vergleichen, das einen Augenblick in seiner ganzen Pracht erstrahlt und gleich wieder verlöscht... Sie haben mich sehr glücklich gemacht mit diesem wunderbaren Konzert. Vielen Dank dafür.``
Herzliche Grüsse,
Franz Bannwart, Münchenstein, 13. 01. 2009

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...Стела Тименова със своята музикантска прецизност, емоционалност и вдъхновение... Проф.Димо Димов, в. Култура 23.11.2001

В археологическия музей Стела Тименова разчувства публиката с великолепни изпълнения на Бетовен (Лунната соната) Шопен, Рахманинов, Лист и П. Владигеров. Мартин Митов Словото 09.2003

...определено подчертания усет за нестандартния контур на съвременната музика у С.Тименова в Метроритмични картини и студии на Пипков...Ангелина Петрова, в. Култура, 23.03.05