Creating magic through music
Slavina Zhelezova is a pianist who creates moments of magic through music—inviting audiences into experiences that feel raw, honest, and deeply human. Known for the fire and commitment of her performances, she has toured four continents, performing at venues such as Teatro Mayor in Bogotá (Colombia), Shanghai City Theater, the Shumen Philharmonic in Bulgaria, and The cell Theater in New York City.
"Making the impossible possible and fascinating"
–Concertonet
Share the moments
Upcoming
Sofia Music Weeks
Rhythm & Roots
Larsen, Schubert, Glass, Clement
September 8, 2026
Bulgaria Hall, Sofia
Preslav in notes
SHE Tango
Schubert, Glass, Piazzolla
September 10, 2026
Veliki Preslav, Bulgaria
TUesdays at Epiphany
What Remains of Love
Clara and Robert Schumann
October 6, 2026
Epiphany Church, Washington DC
In the Press
What they're saying
SINFONICA • URUGUAY, MAY 2024
The Guevara & Zhelezova Piano Duo Interview"
NORTH JERSEY • MAY 30, 2023
"River Edge Welcomes Pianist Slavina Zhelezova"
News
What's new
GRANT AWARDED
Puffin Foundation Grant
I'm honored to receive a Puffin Foundation grant in support of Sounds Against Silence, a concert project exploring censorship, injustice, and political erasure through works by Janáček, Rzewski, Kouyoumdjian, and Brooke Joyce.
GRANT AWARDED
Mid Atlantic Arts Grant
The Guevara & Zhelezova Piano Duo was awarded a grant by Mid Atlantic Arts through USArtists International, a program in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Trust for Mutual Understanding.
NEW COMMISSION
A new work by Sheree Clement
A new commission, Waves, premieres this September, expanding the duo's growing repertoire of contemporary voices.
To me, it's all about the moments.
The moment something truly lands.
The moment you get goosebumps from that sublime passage.
The moment a room stops breathing together in expectation.
The moment time stops.
WORK TOGETHER
Bring the magic to your audience
I believe concerts are a way to step outside the everyday, experience wonder, and connect through a shared emotional experience. I create concert experiences that place core repertoire in dialogue with living composers, overlooked voices, and untold stories, inviting audiences to hear familiar music with fresh ears and discover new perspectives along the way.
Whether you're presenting a recital, community series, university residency, or festival, I'll work with you to create a program that speaks to your audience, your community, and your artistic vision.