Our student Natalka Totovytska has successfully auditioned for an academy position with the Essen Philharmonic Orchestra.
The 22-year-old comes from a Ukrainian family of musicians in Kyiv and began her training at the age of five at the Kyiv Music School with Prof. Yaroslava Rivnyak. In 2024, she successfully completed her bachelor's degree at the Kyiv National Music Academy with Prof. Taras Yaropud.
Since then, she has continued her studies at the University of Music Würzburg with Prof. Sören Uhde.
She has already gained valuable orchestral experience during a temporary contract (2022-2023) with the renowned Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Essen Philharmonic is one of the most traditional concert and opera orchestras in Germany. As the resident orchestra of the Aalto Theater and the Philharmonie Essen, they stand for the highest artistic quality, a diverse repertoire and a close connection to the city and region. The academy positions offer young musicians practical training in a professional orchestra - a springboard for a successful career.