Russian Harpist ELENA MASHKOVTSEVA is known for her impeccable
technique, grace, and elegance. She is a soloist, chamber musician, and dedicated
teacher.
Ms. Mashkovtseva is a graduate of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, where
she studied with the celebrated harpist Vera Dulova. She was awarded First Prize
at the International Competition in Moscow. After graduating, Ms. Mashkovtseva
held the principal harp position with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Since
leaving Moscow, she has appeared with the Orquesta de Baja California, Orquesta
de Bellas Artes, Orquesta Filarmonica de la UNAM, St. Petersburg Mariinsky
Theater Orchestra under Valery Gergiev, and the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin
under Misha Rachlevsky. Locally, Ms. Mashkovsteva has appeared with the San
Diego Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Nova, San Diego Symphony, San Diego
Opera, and the Hutchins Consort. As a chamber musician, she appears regularly
with Camarada and DUO ELENA with flutist Elena Yarritu.
Ms. Mashkovtseva has served as the acting principal harp with the San Diego
Symphony, and the Professor of Harp at San Diego State University. She has her
own harp studio in San Diego and have been teaching private lessons for over 35
years. Her students have won many local and national competitions, and have gone
on to study at major colleges/conservatories here in the U.S. and abroad. Ms.
Mashkovtseva currently serves as Vice-President of the San Diego Harp Society
and is a sought-after judge for national competitions.
technique, grace, and elegance. She is a soloist, chamber musician, and dedicated
teacher.
Ms. Mashkovtseva is a graduate of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, where
she studied with the celebrated harpist Vera Dulova. She was awarded First Prize
at the International Competition in Moscow. After graduating, Ms. Mashkovtseva
held the principal harp position with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. Since
leaving Moscow, she has appeared with the Orquesta de Baja California, Orquesta
de Bellas Artes, Orquesta Filarmonica de la UNAM, St. Petersburg Mariinsky
Theater Orchestra under Valery Gergiev, and the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin
under Misha Rachlevsky. Locally, Ms. Mashkovsteva has appeared with the San
Diego Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Nova, San Diego Symphony, San Diego
Opera, and the Hutchins Consort. As a chamber musician, she appears regularly
with Camarada and DUO ELENA with flutist Elena Yarritu.
Ms. Mashkovtseva has served as the acting principal harp with the San Diego
Symphony, and the Professor of Harp at San Diego State University. She has her
own harp studio in San Diego and have been teaching private lessons for over 35
years. Her students have won many local and national competitions, and have gone
on to study at major colleges/conservatories here in the U.S. and abroad. Ms.
Mashkovtseva currently serves as Vice-President of the San Diego Harp Society
and is a sought-after judge for national competitions.
