In Memorium: Metodi Matakiev
We lost the great Maestro Metodi Matakiev who led the mixed choir of the Bulgarian National Radio. An artist, a conductor and a great name in Bulgarian music. RIP, Maestro
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Up in the Rhodope Mountains, In the Land of Orpheus
I was very inspired when I got an invitation from my good friend Ivan Kabamitov (baritone) to join the Summer Ats Academy “The Fire of Orpheus” in the amazing Rhodope Mountains’ village of Shiroka Laka. More than 200 people from two continents gathered and enjoyed the passion for arts in the land where the ancient [...]
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Magnificent Night with the Mass No. 3 in F Minor WAB 28 by Anton Bruckner
I was very happy to stage the Bruckner’s Mass No. 3 in F minor with the Bulgarian National Radio’s symphonic orchestra at Bulgaria Hall in Sofia. Bruckner’s masterpiece, performed for first time in Bulgaria, was conducted by Andreas Herrmann (Germany) and the Bulgarian National Radio choir’s Maestro Metodi Matakiev. Listen to the sacred music here.
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A concert in memoriam of Gena Dimitrova took place in Paris
On the eve of June 11, the date when we commemorate the third anniversary of Gena Dimitrova’s death, our embassy in Paris organized a concert with the famous Bulgarian singers, soprano Dilyana Georgieva and baritone Alexander Krunev, who works for the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Sofia. They performed opera arias, duets and [...]
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Fabulos moments during a concert in Ruse
This was a concert, but also a spectacle, and a multitude of very nice moments… I, Alexander Krunev (baritone) and Orlin Goranov (tenor) were inspired by the friendly audience of Ruse during the concert on May 5th. We all celebrated the evening together with the Ruse Philharmonic Society and shared our passion for opera music. [...]
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Requiem A Prayer for Bulgaria by Radosveta Boyadjieva
It was a great honor and privilege for me to act as the soprano performing A Prayer for Bulgaria Requiem, created by the great Bulgarian conductor and musician Radosveta Boyadjieva, on its first night at Bulgaria Hall in Sofia.
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Grand Representative Diocesan Choir “Sv. Sofronii Vrachanski”
The history of the Vratsa Diocese has been long and rich in supporting both Christian and worldly patriotic events, unifying the Orthodox and Secular in the name of culture and enlightenment. In this light of purpose, the idea of “church music” as a bridge between popular and Christian art continues to motivate a certain “modern” [...]
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“Spring Duets” in Support of “I CAN TOO”
After I became acquainted with the goals of “I CAN TOO” Foundation, I was extremely thrilled to learn that I can be of help to the children with impairment by inviting them to experience and share the beauty of the art of Opera. I organized a grand opera concert in the beautiful Military Club Hall [...]
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Coverage of “Spring Duets” in Az-jenata.bg
The internet based magazine az-jenata.bg did a coverage of the Spring Duets charity concert organized by me and my friends. You may read about it here (in Bulgarian).
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Dilyana Georgieva’s Debut in Fauré’s Requiem
We had a spectacular performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in D minor in Plovdiv, conducted by Maestro Georgi Dimitrov. The concert was part of the celebration of Easter and was my debut at the Concert Hall of the Opera and Philharmonic Society of Plovdiv.
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