Petar Hristoskov (1917–2006) graduated from the National Academy of Music in 1936 majoring in Violin under Professor Sasha Popov. Still a student, he already was member of the Royal Symphony Orchestra. From 1940 to 1943, he studied at the Berlin Academy of Music under Professor G. Havemann and G. Malke. During the period he successfully performed in Berlin, Munich, Vienna and Salzburg. In 1943, he returned to Bulgaria, where he joined the Sofia Philharmonic (1952-54). He played with his wife the pianist Zlatka Arnaudova. He formed a trio together with the pianist and composer Professor Dimitar Nenov and the violoncellist Professor Konstantin Popov. Since 1944, he performed successfully in Asia and Europe. He won recognition not only as a performer, but also as a pedagogue at the State Academy of Music, Professor since 1950. He was invited to be a jury member at many international competitions. He is author of orchestral and chamber instrumental music. His compositions emphasize his virtuoso interpretation style. His works for violin have entered the repertoire of the Bulgarian violinists and are studied for educational and performing purposes.