Entrepreneur Minute – Sharon Tchonev, Varna International
April 23, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators from the non profit world.
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Sharon Tchonev, Operations Director, Varna International
Varna International, based in Columbia, SC, specializes in classical concerts and international music training academies, and brings to the state their experience conducting large-scale choral-orchestral concerts and fully staged operas in over 30 nations throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, Canada, and the United States. This year’s festival will celebrate 80 years of Broadway classics and iconic Hollywood film scores, featuring fully staged operas, a Broadway musical, an orchestral concert with Brahms performed by a world-renowned violinist, and powerful recitals by Metropolitan Opera soloists. Additionally, master artists will present chamber music performances, promising an enriching experience for every classical music lover.
With a commitment to elevating the cultural landscape of South Carolina, Festival Director Kalin Tchonev shared his ambitious vision for the Muzika! festival: “By gathering the finest musicians from across the country and cultivating excellence in classical music, the Muzika! festival saturates South Carolina with the highest level of artistic expression, bringing prestige, honor, and recognition to the citizens of our state.”
Below is our podcast with both Sharon and her husband, Kalin Tchonev. You can also listen to this podcast on Apple and Spotify. Just serch for the WhosOnTheMove Sc podcast and please consider subscribing.
