A native from Kazakhstan (Soviet Republic), Dina Fedosenko graduated with honors from Almaty State Conservatory in Kazakhstan. During her studies Dina participated in numerous music ensembles, chamber groups and symphonic orchestras. Before coming to America, Dina held core position in the State Symphony Orchestra of Kazakhstan and teaching position in the Kazakhstan International School. After moving to the USA in 2002, she held several positions in different orchestras throughout the country, before winning the 1-year position of Assistant Concertmaster of Orlando Philharmonic in September of 2008. Currently Dina is nuclear member of the OPO and member of few other orchestras in Central Florida, such as Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, Brevard Symphony Orchestra and Bach Festival Society’s Orchestra. She enjoys playing different music styles and is always open to learning something new.

Dina resides in Altamonte Springs with her husband Vladimir and son Andrew.

What is your favorite aspect about being a musician? My favorite aspect of being a musician is that my job is always full of surprises and never ending creativity.

Which composers most inspire you? Bach, Mozart, Brahms and Shostakovich.

What is your favorite recording(s)?  Any recordings of Leonid Kogan and David Oistrakh.

What piece are you looking forward to most in the SCSO's 2010 - 2011 Season?  Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto