Sylvie Zakarian was born in Varna, Bulgaria, to Armenian parents in 1971. At the age of four, she began to study music and piano. She joined the Secondary Music School in Varna, choosing percussion as an exciting direction to broaden her musical range. During her nine years there, she won three first prizes at national and international competitions and performed in many concerts and solo recitals.
Ms. Zakarian's interest in contemporary music for solo percussion and modern chamber groups springs from an early age. In 1989, after winning first prize in the
Ms. Zakarian's interest in contemporary music for solo percussion and modern chamber groups springs from an early age. In 1989, after winning first prize in the