Valeria is a versatile and expressive guitarist whose repertoire includes solo, chamber and orchestral performances.
"A passionate musician who strictly follows the musical rules; her patience, her perfectionism, her dedication and her constant will to improve form the perfect combination to achieve the highest excellence ... a big heart and a person who is determined to realize her dreams."
RICARDO GALLEN
Valeria Galimova showed her originality and exceptional talent as a guitarist at a young age. At the age of 14, as a student of a Russian music school, Valeria was invited as an artist and jury member to an international children's music festival in Puebla, Mexico.
Valeria was born in Russia and started playing classical guitar at the age of 8 with her first teacher, Dmitry Milovanov, at the Music School No. 1 in Kamensk-Uralsky. During this time, she won a scholarship from the mayor of the city five times.
At the age of 17, Valeria began her studies at the Gnessin College in Moscow with Roman Zorkin and Anastasia Bardina. In 2019, she completed her studies at the Russian Gnessin Academy with Prof. Artyom Dervoed.
During her professional career, she was awarded one of the Russian President's prizes and won the gold medal at the 2014 Delphic Games. She has also won ten first prizes at Russian and international competitions.
Valeria is a versatile and expressive guitarist whose repertoire includes solo, chamber and orchestral performances.
Her career includes collaborations with renowned musicians, conductors and ensembles as well as participation in major international festivals and innovative theater productions.
Equally passionate about classical traditions and contemporary interpretations, she brings depth and originality to every performance. In addition to her stage presence, Valeria is committed to sharing her expertise through educational projects, inspiring the next generation of musicians. Her artistry, technical ability and unique musical voice continue to inspire audiences worldwide.
She has captivated audiences across Europe, performing on prestigious stages in cities such as Yerevan, Moscow, Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, Split, Granada, Madrid, Paris and Vilnius.
