Anna Stepanova – Ukrainian Saxophone Soloist

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Barry Cockcroft

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Anna Stepanova – Ukrainian Saxophone Soloist – 20

The Barry Sax Show

44 minutes 10 seconds

6 years ago

Anna Stepanova – Ukrainian Saxophone Soloist – 20

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Anna Stepanova is one of the leading saxophonists of Ukraine. She graduated from Russian Academy of Music named after Gnesin and studied with Margarita Shaposhnikova. She is a founder and resident of the International Golden Saxophone competition, a Selmer Paris and BG France Artist and a winner of numerous international competitions.
Anna is a teacher at the South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after Ushinskiy, soloist of the Odessa Municipal brass theatre named People's Artist of Ukraine A. Salik and a soloist of the Odessa Philharmonic Society. She gives recitals and masterclasses both in Ukraine and abroad including countries such as Russia, Belarus, Moldova and China.
Anna's repertoire includes music of various styles, from Baroque music to music of the 21st century, dedicated to her by Ukrainian and Italian composers.

Show Notes:

Being born into a family of musicians. Playing the saxophone and being a pop singer. Students beginning at a young age. Learning with Margarita Shaposhnikova in Russia. Growing up without really hearing the saxophone. The war in Ukraine. The development of the Golden Saxophone Competition. Learning step by step. Learning with authoritarian teachers. Teaching Chinese students. Working and being a single parent. Tips on promotion to develop a career. House cleaning for a calm performance. The improving level of saxophone in Ukraine.
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