Julia studied at the Republican Lyceum of Music for Gifted Children, Moldova, with Moldovan composer and violinist, Boris Dubosarsky. Notable competition successes include second prize at the Republican Competition of Moldova, and the golden medal at The Edinburgh Music Festival Competition whilst at The City of Edinburgh Music School. She later pursued her musical studies at The Royal College of Music under Ani Scharch, Yuri Zhislin and Dona Lee Croft.
Since her graduation, Julia has been a regular leader of Helios Chamber Orchestra as well as leading second violins with European Opera Centre orchestra (touring Britain, Poland and Germany). She has also given solo recitals at St George’s and St Michael’s churches in Edinburgh. Julia maintains a special interest in performing Baroque and 20th century music and is currently studying with Maciej Rakowski.
