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Awards
- Small A. Dombrovska Competition (first prize) · 2015
- Small A. Dombrovska Competition (first prize) · 2018
- K.F. Amenda International String Instrument Competition (first prize) · 2019
- Day with Lithuanian Music (Grand Prix, Kaunas) · 2019
Education
- Salacgrīva Music School
- Riga Commerce School (distance-learning)
- Conservatorio Luigi Canepa di Sassari
- Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana
Past ensembles
- Orkester Norden — Orchestral musician
- 13th International Lutosławski Youth Orchestra
- Lugano Chamber Orchestra — Orchestral musician
Teachers
- Eva Bindere, Pavel Berman
Collaborations
- Masterclasses with E. Bindere, Masterclasses with P. Berman, Masterclasses with D. Früwirth, Masterclasses with D. Bogdanovich, Masterclasses with M. Quarta, Masterclasses with P. Šūmane, Masterclasses with E. Epstein
Biography
Mare Malvīne Īstenā, violinist with United Soloists Orchestra.
She began her musical studies at the Salacgrīva Music School (2013–2022). In 2022 at the age of 15, she moved to Italy to study at the Conservatorio Luigi Canepa di Sassari with professor Eva Bindere, and since 2024 she has continued at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana with Maestro Pavel Berman.
Her path has included masterclasses with internationally renowned artists such as E. Bindere, P. Berman, D. Früwirth, D. Bogdanovich, M. Quarta, P. Šūmane and E. Epstein. As a soloist and orchestral musician, she has appeared in venues including Vidzeme Concert Hall (Cēsis), Sibeliushall (Lahti), Temppeliaukio Church (Helsinki), Stockholm Konserthuset and the Gewandhaus (Leipzig).
She has played in orchestras such as Orkester Norden (Finland), the 13th International Lutosławski Youth Orchestra (Poland) Lugano Chamber Orchestra.
With her strong contest experience and European performance profile, Mare brings versatility and focused musical language to USO’s crossover projects.