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Valeri GlavaHistory and EducationAt eight years old, Valeri began his violin instruction at a school for musically gifted children in Chisinau, Moldova (Former USSR), At 15 he entered the Stefan Neaga College of Music and then graduated from “Gavriil Muzicescu” Conservatory of Music, studying under Efim Zubritskii. There he expanded his repertoire with many different styles of music, gaining high acclaim in the music world. He hold degrees in Professor of Violin, Conductor and Violin Soloist. Valeri is fluent in Russian, French, Romanian and English. Experience and AccomplishmentsValeri is currently living in Las Vegas where he performs at San Marcos Square at the beautiful Venetian Hotel and Casino. Performing is his passion and he has performed for world leaders including Gorbachov and Yelstin at the Kremlin in Moscow and elite audiences in Paris, Montreal, Toronto, and through out, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, Cyprus, Belgium, Ethiopia, and the United States and accompanied many renowned artists onstage in his hometown of Chisinau. |
Valeri was a well-known television artist in the USSR, well recognized for his contribution to music. At age 23, Valeri conducted the orchestra representing the USSR and played solo violin by special invitation from the United Nations in New York. At 26 he received his degree as Professor of Violin and taught at the Institute of Art for five years while performing worldwide. Valeri's dream of coming to America was realized when Yakov Smirnoff invited him to join his show in Branson MO. Later, Valeri brought his own show to the stage. Branson loved him and he was recognized with the following awards:
For two years Valeri joined Connie Steven’s “Celebrity Gala” in Jackson, Wyoming. Email Valeri at valeriglava@aol.com |