Rositsa Nikolova

Rositsa Nikolova is a Chief Assistant Professor at the Department of Dramatic Theater, Faculty of Performing Arts at NATFIA 'Krustyo Sarafov'. She holds a PhD in Musicology and a Master's in Theology. Her roles include conductor, pianist, and theologian with extensive experience leading choirs and teaching.

• Affiliations: NATFIA since 2003, Chamber Vocal Formation 'Odigitria' (2015–present)
• Education: Sofia Music School (1994), Pancho Vladigerov Music Academy (1999), Sofia University Theology Faculty (2008)

Research focuses on polyphonic Virgin Mary chants, Orthodox choral works, and cross-cultural musical traditions. Her 2019 dissertation explored Bulgarian and Russian composers from the 19th–20th centuries. Publications appear in Bulgarian Musicology and Musical Horizons.