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VERY SAD NEWS | Hollywood Violinist Katia Popov Has Passed Away - Aged Just 50 [RIP]

Bulgarian-born Los Angeles-based violinist Katia Popov has passed away after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer - aged just 50

Bulgarian-born Los Angeles-based violinist Katia Popov has passed away after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer - aged just 50.

A graduate of the Bulgarian Conservatory of MusicParis Conservatoire and the University of California, Katia served as a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Long Beach Symphony - and as Concertmaster of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

In addition she held a teaching position on faculty at the Cal State University of Long Beach Cole Conservatory - and throughout her career recorded more than 600 motion picture scores.

Our condolences are with Katia's family, friends, colleagues and students.

 

KATIA POPOV | EVAN ROTH | MAGNIFIQUE

 

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