Iskra Mantcheva is a piano teacher based in Oslo, with a background as a classical pianist. She has an extensive concert repertoire and has received recognition from well-known musicians such as Paul Badura-Skoda and Kjell Bækkelund. Mantcheva has also had the opportunity to play for and be mentored by the renowned pianist Evgeny Kissin. Her education includes studies at the State Academy of Music in Sofia and the Tschaikovsky Conservatory.
In addition to teaching, Mantcheva offers piano lessons for students of all ages and at all levels. The teaching covers a wide range of genres, from classical music to pop and film music, as well as notation and music theory. Mantcheva has also focused on Prokofiev's piano music and has several CD releases. She has participated in master classes with renowned pianists and has performed concerts in several countries, including Norway, the USA and Russia. Her concerts have also been broadcast.