Events

Berry Center, Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Featuring:

Naach Houston Bollywood Dance Theatre

Misty Dawn Elfer & Zoia Golofeeva - World Music

Misty Elfer, a Violinist since age 3 who holds 3 music degrees, is now an active performer, as well as a teacher of all ages, for violin and viola.  Ms. Elfer is even more passionate about sharing music, for the benefit of others ~ for joy, for healing, for learning, and she especially enjoys creative and collaborative projects, such as this performance.

Zoia Golofeeva was born in the Republic of Moldova. She received her Master’s Degree in Piano Accompaniment and Ensemble, and Her Bachelor’s Degree in Opera Studies (Voice) from the State University of Arts, in Chisinau, Moldova. From 1996 to 2006, she served as the main Opera Staff Accompanist, Opera Chorus Artist, and as a Soloist with Moldova’s National Opera Theatre.  Since moving to Houston, TX in 2006, Zoia has served as a Staff Accompanist at Houston’s own HCC, as well as a featured Faculty Member for the Suzuki Academy of Houston, since 2008. She currently teaches piano and voice at Suzuki Academy of Houston, International Music Academy, and the Christian Academy. As a teacher, Zoia focuses on Piano & Voice Competitions preparation. Many of her students have gone on to win multiple awards at State, American, and International Piano & Voice competitions.