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I'm Kosta Bozhinov and I'm a classically-trained folk musician, painter, writer, teacher, and researcher. I play lots of instruments, but the accordion is my favorite. Originally from Dobrich, Bulgaria, I've lived in Vancouver, Canada, since 2006. Music based on improvisation and an aural tradition has always resonated with me more than anything else. While I was raised with Balkan folk music, the Celtic traditional repertoire has become a major part of what I do.
I studied music in Douglas College, the University of British Columbia, and McGill University. In 2018, I completed a PhD in musicology from the University of Victoria.
I also have a law degree from the Peter Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, class of 2025. I'm interested in family law, and wills and estates.
Some performance highlights include concerts with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Opera Victoria, the Vancouver Bach choir, the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, the Kensington Sinfonia, and the Sidney Classical Orchestra.
As a recording artist, I've recorded soundtracks for movies and best-selling video games. Most recently, I released my first solo accordion album, a collection of tunes from around the world, titled Folk Tales. I've also recorded five other albums with various ensembles.
For many years now, I've collaborated with renowned fiddler Michael Burnyeat. I appear on three of his albums and we've performed across British Columbia. I'm also the founder and music director of Balkanaria: Canada's only Bulgarian folk music ensemble. We regularly perform at festivals, celebrations, and community events.
Individuality and originality through improvisation and composition are at the core of my philosophy and approach to music. In the words of Matsuo Basho: 'Do not look for the footsteps of the ancient masters; seek what they sought.'
I studied music in Douglas College, the University of British Columbia, and McGill University. In 2018, I completed a PhD in musicology from the University of Victoria.
I also have a law degree from the Peter Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia, class of 2025. I'm interested in family law, and wills and estates.
Some performance highlights include concerts with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Opera Victoria, the Vancouver Bach choir, the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, the Kensington Sinfonia, and the Sidney Classical Orchestra.
As a recording artist, I've recorded soundtracks for movies and best-selling video games. Most recently, I released my first solo accordion album, a collection of tunes from around the world, titled Folk Tales. I've also recorded five other albums with various ensembles.
For many years now, I've collaborated with renowned fiddler Michael Burnyeat. I appear on three of his albums and we've performed across British Columbia. I'm also the founder and music director of Balkanaria: Canada's only Bulgarian folk music ensemble. We regularly perform at festivals, celebrations, and community events.
Individuality and originality through improvisation and composition are at the core of my philosophy and approach to music. In the words of Matsuo Basho: 'Do not look for the footsteps of the ancient masters; seek what they sought.'
