Yaroslava Ihnatenko: Classical Guitarist from Ukraine
Yaroslava Ihnatenko, born in 1998 in Sumy, Ukraine, is an emerging talent in the world of classical guitar. She began her guitar studies at the age of twelve at the Central Musical School of Sumy, where her passion for music quickly blossomed. Four years later, she progressed to the Sumy College of Music and Arts D. Bortniansky, where she was supported by a national scholarship. After completing three years at the College, she continued her studies in Kyiv at the Kyiv Institute of Music R. Glier under E. Drozdova, graduating in 2018 with honors and top grades.
In 2019, Yaroslava moved to Germany to study at the prestigious Robert Schumann Hochschule für Musik in Düsseldorf, under Professor Alexander-Sergei Ramirez. She continues to excel, and in 2020, she was awarded the Deutschland Stipendium, a significant scholarship that supports outstanding students in Germany.
Concert Performances and Competitions
Yaroslava has performed in several renowned concert halls across Ukraine, including the Sumy Philharmonie, the Sumy Palace of Culture, and the Kyiv Center of Arts. She has earned numerous awards from national Ukrainian competitions, including “Provesin,” “Kharkivski Zori,” and “Kyivska Vesna.” In 2015, she had the unique opportunity to perform with the Ukrainian Guitar Orchestra in Budapest, where the orchestra performed in collaboration with the Hungarian Guitar Orchestra at the Puskás Ferenc Arena.
Masterclasses and Mentorship
Yaroslava has also honed her skills through participation in master classes with renowned guitarists such as Joaquin Clerch, Joaquim Santos Simões, Aniello Desiderio, Eduardo Inestal, and Vladimir Dozenko. These experiences have further shaped her artistry and expanded her technical and musical expertise.
Interests and Hobbies
In addition to her musical career, Yaroslava enjoys reading, creating guitar transcriptions, and learning foreign languages in her free time. Her dedication to expanding her knowledge in various areas contributes to her well-rounded approach to life and music.
