Vera Danilina

Saturday, April 17, 2027
7:30 pm
Sundin Music Hall
1531 Hewitt Avenue, St Paul

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Vera Danilina (born 1999, Penza, Russia) is a Russian and international classical guitarist, teacher, and laureate of numerous prestigious international competitions. She is renowned for her distinctive performance style, expressive stage presence, and contribution to the development of classical guitar.

Born in Penza, Russia, in 1999, Vera's artistic journey was significantly influenced by her mother, a professional actress. She began studying guitar at the age of 5 under the guidance of Olga Odrina, demonstrating exceptional musical talent from an early age.

In 2015, Vera enrolled at the M.A. Balakirev Music College in Nizhny Novgorod, officially becoming a student of Vladimir Mityakov. Under his guidance, she spent crucial years honing her professional skills.

From 2019 to 2023, Vera continued her education at the M.I. Glinka State Conservatory, where she achieved significant successes in international competitions and performed with orchestras. In 2023, she moved to Paris to further her education at the Regional Conservatory of Paris (CRR) under the mentorship of Jérémy Jouve.

Influenced by her mother's theatrical background, Vera combines the drama of theater with musical artistry, transforming each performance into an emotionally charged spectacle. Her goal is to demonstrate that the guitar can function as a "small orchestra," capable of conveying intricate emotional narratives.

Vera collaborates actively with contemporary composers such as Andrey Zelensky, Sergey Kravchuk, Nikita Koshkin, and Mathias Duplessy, whose works form a significant part of her repertoire.

Her contributions to the classical guitar are further highlighted by dedications from modern composers, including Konstantin Vassiliev and Sergey Kravchuk, reflecting her influence and efforts to expand the boundaries of the instrument.