Renowned Ethiopian pianist and composer Girma Yifrashewa has been honored with the 7th International Professional Music Award BraVo, one of the world’s most prestigious accolades in classical music. The award ceremony, dedicated to the field of classical art, was held on the historic stage of the State Academic Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Russia, drawing a global audience and celebrating musical excellence from across continents
The BraVo Awards, recognized as Russia’s largest and most significant international music prize, annually brings together leading figures in music, opera, and ballet. This year’s event featured exceptional artists from Russia, India, Egypt, Serbia, Ethiopia, and beyond, each representing the pinnacle of their respective traditions. Girma Yifrashewa’s selection as an award recipient marks a momentous achievement for both Ethiopia and the African classical music community at large.
Girma Yifrashewa is no stranger to international acclaim. A graduate of the Sofia State Conservatory in Bulgaria, the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the Graduate School of Music and Theater in Germany, Girma has built a career that bridges continents and cultures. His repertoire is as diverse as it is profound, encompassing iconic works by European classical composers, Ethiopian folk melodies, and his own original compositions that blend classical, blues, ethno-jazz, and Abyssinian sacred music.
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