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An artistic journey between excellence and innovation
Origins and Training
Rossitza Milevska is a singular artist who creates a lively, free and deeply personal jazz. Harpist, singer, pianist and composer, she develops a music rooted in emotion and improvisation, where harp and voice weave a sincere dialogue. Powered by two cultures, trained in both classical and jazz, she affirms a sensitive, expressive and bold musical signature.
Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, Rossitza grew up in the heart of a rich and contrasting culture. She was trained at the Sofia National School of Music, where she graduated in piano and harp. She continues her studies at the National Academy of Music « Pancho Vlagigerov », then in France with Elizabeth Fontan-Binoche and Robert Persi. In 2011, she became the first harpist graduated in jazz harp from a French conservatory – a true pioneer.
Rossitza also multiplies collaborations, crossing genres and inspirations:
- Geoffrey Secco for Element of Sun (2016)
- Kristel Adams for Joy (2021) and Vergine Madre (2023)
- Decyo McDuffie for Harping My Way Through Christmas (2021)
- Aelpéacha for Jean Sébastien Laidback (2024)
For over 20 years, she has been passionately communicating. She teaches at the Conservatoire de Saint-Laurent-du-Var, Choir conductor of « Le Choeur Du Sud» Saint-Laurent du Var and Nice Centre, (the largest choir in Europe, founded by Frank Castellano) and animates masterclasses worldwidein Sofia, Amsterdam, Paris, Los Angeles, Singapore, and many other cities.
In 2022, identified by Ibrahim Maalouf, she joined the Free Spirit Together, an orchestra specialized in improvisation.
Rossitza composes music in his image: free, rooted, sincere. On stage and in studio, she explores a singular path where the harp becomes a voice, and the voice becomes a language.
Bio
An artistic journey between excellence and innovation
Origins and Training
Graduated in piano and harp of the Sofia National School of Music, she then obtained a graduate degree in classical harp at the National Academy of Music « Pancho Vlagigerov ». In France, she perfected her art with Elizabeth Fontan-Binoche and Robert Persi before becoming a 2011, the first harpist graduated in jazz harp of a French conservatory – a pioneer status in the field.
International Recognition
Awarded in numerous prestigious competitions, Rossitza has established herself on the jazz scene with outstanding distinctions.
Invitations
A stage artist, she is invited to numerous prestigious festivals:
- Nice Jazz Festival
- Jazz à Juan (Antibes-Juan-les-Pins)
- Auvernier Jazz Festival
- Jazz in Ramatuelle
- World Harp Congress (Amsterdam, Vancouver, Cardiff)
- European Harp Symposium (Cardiff)
- Internacional Festival of Arpa de Sentmenat (Barcelona)
- Noia Harp Fest
- Harp Fest Singapore
Discography
Her discography reflects her rich and diverse musical universe, blending jazz, pop and electro-jazz. Her first album As I Am (2011) laid the foundation for her artistic identity, followed by TRI (2014), which marks the rise of the Milevska Trio in the jazz landscape.
With STEPS (2019), she further asserted her musical signature, skillfully merging harp, vocals, and original compositions.
Her next album Jazz Harp Five Alive prolongs this sound and emotional quest.
Awards & Distinctions
His journey is hailed by several distinctions:
- Winner of the Tremplin Music Contest- Jazz à Juan Festival (Juan-les-Pins, France)
- Winner of The Auvernier Jazz Contest, Switzerland
- Special Jury Prize Tremplin Jazz de Porquerolles .
- Public Prize & Soloist Prize Tremplin Jazz de Porquerolles .
- Winner of the Winner of the Tremplin Nice Jazz Off - Nice Jazz Festivalby the Nice Jazz Festival
International Recognition
Awarded in numerous prestigious competitions, Rossitza has established herself on the jazz scene with outstanding distinctions.
Awards and Awards:
- Winner of the Springboard Music Contest Jazz – Jazz Festival in Juan-les-Pins
- Winner of the Auvernier Jazz Contest – Switzerland
- Special Jury Prize – Jazz Springboard in Bay
- Audience & Soloist Award – Porquerolles Jazz Springboard
- Winner of the Nice Jazz Off Springboard – Nice Jazz Festival
Collaborations:
- Geoffrey Secco (Element of Sun, 2016)
- Kristel Adams (Joy, 2021 – Vergine Madre, 2023)
- Decyo McDuffie (Harping My Way Through Christmas, 2021)
- Aelpeacha (Jean Sébastien Laidback, 2024)
📀 Her album « Steps » (2019) was acclaimed by the critic, and she is currently preparing « Jazz Harp Five Alive » (2025).
Guest at prestigious international festivals (World Harp Congress, European Harp Symposium, Nice Jazz Festival, Jazz in Toulon), she continues to explore new musical paths.
Transmission
& Education
With more 20 years of teaching experience, Rossitza shares her passion through international masterclasses (Paris, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Singapore...). She also teaches harp Conservatoire de Cagnes-sur-Mer and directed several choirs of the Southern Chorus, the largest choir in Europe.
An artist
in search of innovation
In 2022, Rossitza joined the Free Spirit Together Ibrahim Maalouf, specializing in improvisation. Visionary and passionate, she continues to reinvent the jazz harp language, offering both vibrant, technical and deeply emotional music.
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Live Performances
Concerts
- Milevska Trio
- Duo Milevska-Le Donne
- Other collaborations
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- Private performance
- Intimate concerts
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- High-end services
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- Atmosphere jazz chic and modern
- Fusion jazz & live voice
- Exclusive musical sessions
Artistic collaborations
- Studio recordings
- Eclectic performance
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Masterclasses & Teaching
Personalized Lessons & Workshops
Explore the world of pop and jazz harp or refine your technique with personalized lessons and masterclasses. Whether online or in person, you'll have
the unique opportunity to work directly with me. The courses are suitable for students with a basic proficiency in harp (equivalent to the end of the first cycle in the French conservatory system) and cover all types of harps,
including Celtic and pedal harps. I also offer singing masterclasses for those who wish to explore this discipline.
