Stoika Milanova

Stoika Milanova was rarely mentioned among the most prominent violinists from the latter 20th century, but from the early '70s, her career skyrocketed with a major competition victory, a busy schedule of concerts, and several critically acclaimed recordings. For more than a decade, she was one of the most highly sought-after violinists from Eastern Europe, but her career gradually cooled, and she turned to teaching while still maintaining a busy schedule on the concert stage. Milanova died in Madrid on September 29, 2024, at the age of 79.