Paula Gorbanova

Passionate about education and outreach, Paula has taught since 2016. She works at the top UK institutions such as the Wetherby Senior School, and since 2022 has joined the faculty of the Centre for Young Musicians and Blackheath Conservatoire.

Paula is a recipient of multiple prizes and awards such as theIvan Sutton Chamber Music Prize, Queen Sophie-Charlotte International Violin Competition ULSA Sounderpreis(Germany), and has been Talent Unlimited artist since 2017, becoming their Supporting Artist in 2022.

Paula began her violin studies at Emils Darzins Secondary Music School in Riga. Afterwards she pursued her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama under the tutelage of Prof. Jacqueline Ross where she has gained a First Class Bachelor of Music and Master of Performance degrees, both with distinction.

She is actively performing as a solo and chamber musician, as well as being invited for leading positions with string ensembles and orchestras across the globe. Her most recent performances include appearance at the Vielklang Festival in Tuebingen (Germany), Artematica Festival, Uppermill Music Festival and recitals in Southwark Cathedral, Barbican, St James’s Piccadilly amongst many other stages internationally. As a soloist, she has performed with the Vielklang Festival Orchestra, Master Orchestra, City of London Soloists and Hornton Chamber Orchestra.

She regularly participates in outreach projects to share her ideas and insights with up-and-coming musicians. In 2022 she held a residency at the Guildhall Young Artists Norwich and the City of Norwich School giving performances, talks and lessons together with the Chiarina Piano Quartet. Outside of her own teaching classes she also shares her knowledge with youth orchestras across England and has worked closely with the London Schools Symphony Orchestra.