Famed Bulgarian musician has taught at SF State University since 2003 By Seán Martinfield Sentinel Fine Arts Critic Photo by Lynn Imanaka Celebrated violinist Jassen Todorov was recently named Director of the School of Music and Dance at SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY . He now leads one of the longest-standing and most diverse performing arts programs in Northern California. “Professor Todorov is more than a prodigious talent in music and teaching. He is also a natural leader,” said Kurt Daw, Dean of SF State’s College of Creative Arts . “He has ambitious goals for the School of Music and Dance, a strong ability to work in teams, and remarkable energy and enthusiasm.” JASSEN TODOROV Todorov, 33, joined the SF State faculty in 2003. He has taught courses in violin, strings, chamber music literature and career management in music. He also mentors violin students individually. “It is an honor to work with such an accomplished, supportive faculty,” Todorov said. “We look forward to expanding our outreach in the Bay Area’s rich performing arts community, to position the School of Music and Dance as the most attractive academy for new talent on the West Coast.” Jassen Todorov and Conductor Nikos Tsouklos with the National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bulgaria (2003) His accomplishments include winning a 2006 Crystal Lyre Award, the highest honor for achievement in music and dance in his native Bulgaria. At age 26, he became the youngest mu ...
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Famed Bulgarian musician has taught at SF State University since 2003 By Seán Martinfield Sentinel Fine Arts Critic Photo by Lynn Imanaka Celebrated violinist Jassen Todorov was recently named Director of the School of Music and Dance at SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY . He now leads one of the longest-standing and most diverse performing arts programs in Northern California. “Professor Todorov is more than a prodigious talent in music and teaching. He is also a natural leader,” said Kurt Daw, Dean of SF State’s College of Creative Arts . “He has ambitious goals for the School of Music and Dance, a strong ability to work in teams, and remarkable energy and enthusiasm.” JASSEN TODOROV Todorov, 33, joined the SF State faculty in 2003. He has taught courses in violin, strings, chamber music literature and career management in music. He also mentors violin students individually. “It is an honor to work with such an accomplished, supportive faculty,” Todorov said. “We look forward to expanding our outreach in the Bay Area’s rich performing arts community, to position the School of Music and Dance as the most attractive academy for new talent on the West Coast.” Jassen Todorov and Conductor Nikos Tsouklos with the National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bulgaria (2003) His accomplishments include winning a 2006 Crystal Lyre Award, the highest honor for achievement in music and dance in his native Bulgaria. At age 26, he became the youngest mu ...