Olga Pap je iskusni pedagog harmonike i kulturni organizator, porijeklom iz Berehova, Ukrajina. Od kada se preselila u Mađarsku 1990-ih godina, dala je trajan doprinos obrazovanju u oblasti harmonike i životu zajednice. U gradu Paks, osnovala je odsjek za harmoniku u Muzičkoj školi Pro Artis, koji je od tada postao važan centar za mlade harmonikaše.
Godine 2005. osnovala je Fondaciju za mlade harmonikaše sa ciljem da podrži dolazeće generacije muzičara kroz festivale, majstorske kurseve i mogućnosti za nastupe. Fondacija je organizovala brojne nacionalne događaje i 2014. godine se pridružila Svjetskoj konfederaciji harmonikaša (CIA), čime je pomogla mađarskim harmonikašima da uspostave međunarodne veze.
Njeni učenici su postigli uspjehe na nacionalnim i međunarodnim takmičenjima, što odražava njenu posvećenost kvalitetnom podučavanju. Olga ističe važnost muzičkog izraza uz tehničku vještinu, podstičući širok i otvoren pristup repertoaru.
Pored pedagoškog i organizatorskog rada, Olga je i dalje aktivna kao izvođač i zagovornik harmonike, redovno učestvujući na koncertima i kulturnim programima. Njeni kontinuirani napori nastavljaju da inspirišu mlade muzičare i jačaju prisustvo harmonike u Mađarskoj i inostranstvu.
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Olga Papp is an experienced accordion educator and cultural organizer, originally from Berehovo, Ukraine. Since relocating to Hungary in the 1990s, she has made lasting contributions to accordion education and community life. In Paks, she founded the accordion department at the Pro Artis Music School, which has since become a key center for young accordionists.
In 2005, she established the Foundation for Young Accordionists to support the next generation of musicians through festivals, masterclasses, and performance opportunities. The foundation has organized numerous national events and joined the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) in 2014, helping Hungarian accordionists build international connections.
Her students have achieved success in both national and international competitions, reflecting her dedication to high-quality teaching. She emphasizes musical expression as well as technical skill, encouraging a broad and open-minded approach to repertoire.
In addition to her work in education and organizing, Olga remains active as a performer and advocate for the accordion, regularly participating in concerts and cultural programs. Her ongoing efforts continue to inspire young musicians and strengthen the presence of the accordion in Hungary and abroad.