Hristo Popov brings tremendous experience to the concert stage. Mr. Popov made his orchestral debut at the age of nine. He has performed throughout the United States, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Bulgaria, Italy, Switzerland, and Mexico as both recitalist and concerto soloist. He is a founding member of Trio Casalmaggiore and has been playing with them since 1998.
Dr. Popov began his musical education in Bulgaria at the school for gifted children “Dobrin Petkov” in the city of Plovdiv. However, he has completed most of his education in the United States of America. He is a graduate of Idyllwild Arts Academy, Oberlin College, and Kent State University and University of Kentucky. Notable mentors include Taras Gabora, Daniel Mason, Wolfgang Marschner, Todor Pelev, Michael Tseitlin, and Oleh Krysa.
Dr. Popov is a prizewinner at the Kozian International Violin Competition, Silver Medalist at the California Young Artist Competition, winner of the Grand Prize at the International Institute of Music (Germany, USA), first place at the American String Teachers' Association Chamber Music Competition. Mr. Popov has appeared as guest artist in numerous festivals such as Park City International Music Festival, Plovdiv Chamber Music Festival, and the Sofia Summer Chamber Music Festival. He is Founder and Artistic Director of Summer Workshop for Strings. Mr. Popov has performed in major Performing Arts Centers in the United States including the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - Los Angeles, Severance Hall - Cleveland, John F. Kennedy Center - Washington D.C and Casa Verdi – Milan, Italy. Dr. Popov performs over twenty violin concerti and he maintains a wide variety of recital programs.
Dr. Popov is performs music from the standard repertoire as well as significant works of the contemporary genre. American composer Thomas Janson has recently composed a number of works specifically for Mr. Popov. He has also premiered works by the American composer and author, Rick Sowash. He has recorded albums for TC Recordings and Bravante Records. Dr. Popov has performed a number of television appearances from the United States to Mexico, and Bulgaria and continues to receive rave reviews. As described by Kultur am Ort, Germany, Popov “proved to be a true virtuoso…he fascinated the audience with his warm Bohemian magically sweet tone and unsurpassed brilliance!”