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valentin novak
Valentin Novak (b. 2001, Slovenia) began playing the guitar at the age of six, inspired by his older sister. His talent became apparent early on, leading to
numerous successes in international competitions, including first prizes at the German Guitar Award (2023), the Enrico Mercatalli Guitar Competition (2016), and the Nürtingen Youth Guitar Competition (2018). In 2025, he was awarded third prize at the 2nd European Bach Guitar Award.
He studied at the Akademie für Tonkunst in Darmstadt, where he completed both his Bachelor’s and Postgraduate’s degrees under the guidance of Tilman Hoppstock. Alongside the guitar, he also studied double bass and took part in various orchestral projects across Europe.
Valentin performs regularly as a soloist and has appeared in concerts internationally. In parallel, he has developed a strong interest in teaching and has already gained several years of pedagogical experience.
Outside of music, he enjoys chess, follows world politics, and is an avid football fan.
valentin novak
Valentin Novak (b. 2001, Slovenia) began playing the guitar at the age of six, inspired by his older sister. His talent became apparent early on, leading to
numerous successes in international competitions, including first prizes at the German Guitar Award (2023), the Enrico Mercatalli Guitar Competition (2016), and the Nürtingen Youth Guitar Competition (2018). In 2025, he was awarded third prize at the 2nd European Bach Guitar Award.
He studied at the Akademie für Tonkunst in Darmstadt, where he completed both his Bachelor’s and Postgraduate’s degrees under the guidance of Tilman Hoppstock. Alongside the guitar, he also studied double bass and took part in various orchestral projects across Europe.
Valentin performs regularly as a soloist and has appeared in concerts internationally. In parallel, he has developed a strong interest in teaching and has already gained several years of pedagogical experience.
Outside of music, he enjoys chess, follows world politics, and is an avid football fan.