Zhive Kremshovski

The Macedonian bass-baritone Zhive Kremshovski studied singing at the University of Skopje in the class of Vesna Ginovska Ilkova and at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen with Rachel Robins, graduating both studies with distinction. Master classes with Paul Curran, Ks. Wolfgang Milgramm, Ks. Linda Watson, Anne Schwanewilms, Janet Williams, Lilia Ilieva, Helen and Klaus Donath as well as Helmuth Deutsch complemented his musical education.In 2012 he won first prize at the 5th International Competition for Solo Singers »Bruna Špiler« in Montenegro and at the 15th International Competition for Solo Singers »Nikola Cvejić« in Ruma/Serbia. He was a scholarship holder of the Essen-Werethina Lions Club, the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia and the international study program ST