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An artistic journey between excellence and innovation
Origins and Training
Discover Rossitza1 eclectic artist which transcends musical boundaries with its innovative and captivating approach.
Originally from Bulgaria, Rossitza grew up in a rich and diverse culture, shaping her music and art. A accomplished artist, she mastered harp, piano and singing, and is distinguished by his improvising talents, his creativity as a composer, and his virtuosity in the worlds of jazz and classical music.
Trained in prestigious institutions, Rossitza obtained a degree in piano and harp from the Sofia National School of Music,, followed by a graduate degree in classical harp from the National Academy of Music 'Pancho Vladigerov.'She then continued her studies in France with Elizabeth Fontan-Binoche and Robert Persi. In 2011, she became the first harpist to graduate in jazz harp from a French conservatory, making her a true pioneer in the field.
Throughout her career, Rossitza has collaborated with renowned artists, enriching her musical universe. Her notable contributions include:
- 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)
Alongside her artistic career, Rossitza has dedicated over 20 years to teaching. Since 2023 , she has been teaching at the Conservatoire de Cagnes-sur-Mer. She has also been conducting 'Le Chœur Du Sud' in Saint-Laurent-du-Var for eight years and in Nice Centre for one year. This choir is part of Europe’s largest choir, founded by Frank Castellano.Rossitza regularly holds Master Classes worldwide, sharing her passion in cities like Sofia, Amsterdam, Paris, Los Angeles, and Singapore.
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.
A visionary and passionate artist, Rossitza MILEVSKA continues to push the boundaries of jazz harp, enriching the international music scene with projects that blend emotion and virtuosity.
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
Rossitza has been invited to numerous prestigious international festivals, such as
- 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 upcoming album Jazz Harp Five Alive, will soon add to her already critically acclaimed discography.
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
Her career is marked by awards such as:
- 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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- Fusion jazz & live voice
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Artistic collaborations
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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.
