Preslav Lambev

Born in 2005 and raised in a non-musical family, it was never expected of me to become a musician. Even after several years of studying music and playing the violin, I never thought this would become my lifelong path. But now, I don’t see music as just a profession; it has become the core around which my entire life revolves. I’m so grateful that life has given me the opportunity to be part of this art form and to share what I love most with everybody.

Music, in general, is an entire world in itself, so incredibly complex and full of endless possibilities. I truly believe it’s something that unites us all and holds immense value in the world.

I’ll be completely transparent: when I was younger, especially during the first 8 years of playing the violin, I didn’t fully understand the music. I didn’t even know why I was doing it, but something kept telling me to keep going. And I’m so glad I listened, because now I can’t imagine a single day without playing, listening to, or even thinking about music.

After graduating from the National School of Arts "Prof. Veselin Stoyanov" in Ruse, I decided to explore different approaches to violin playing in Western Europe. That’s how I ended up in the Netherlands. Since 2024, I’ve been studying at the Prins Claus Conservatoire in Groningen with Veselina Manikova.

From my very first day here, I’ve loved the city, the people, and the overall way of life. I hope to stay in the Netherlands for many more years because of the countless opportunities, beautiful cities, and kind-hearted people.

I have been part of the Netherlands Musical Instrument Foundation family since July 2025. I was given the opportunity to play on a violin made by Erhard Uebel in Amsterdam in 1947, as well as a bow crafted by Helge Netland in Winterthur, Switzerland, in 2006.