Classicalia Finalist 2022

In 2020, Scotland-based accordionist Sofia Ros won First Prize at one of the most prestigious International Accordion Competitions “Trophee Mondiale de l’accordeon”. She has also been awarded at the Klingenthal (Germany) and Castelfidardo (Italy) competitions. As soloist with orchestra, she has performed in various occasions at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh including works by Astor Piazzolla and Richard Galliano. In February 2022, she will perform Piazzolla’s Aconcagua Concerto with the Irving Symphony Orchestra in Dallas, Texas. In September 2021 she made her debut at Vienna’s Musikverein as part of the prize for Vienna International Music Competition. Sofia is supported by the Craxton Memorial Trust Award (UK), Drake Calleja Trust, and Talent Unlimited. She is an EU undergraduate ABRSM scholar at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she is currently studying with the Serbian accordionist Djordje Gajic.