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Opening of the Season

dilyana — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:21:36 +0000

I am back in my hometown Vratsa for the opening of the new musical season with the town’s philharmonic society. It will be a lovely night with the music of Verdi and Puccini.

In Memoriam: Valeri Vachev

dilyana — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:24:30 +0000

We lost the Maestro Valeri Vachev, the conductor of the Vratsa Philharmonic society – a person that inspired many, helped the local philharmonic community and a great friend. RIP, Valeri.

In Memorium: Metodi Matakiev

dilyana — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:11:52 +0000

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

Grand Representative Diocesan Choir “Sv. Sofronii Vrachanski”

dilyana — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:51:56 +0000

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” enlightenment. The germ of this idea, which today realizes more and more of its potentiality, was the creation of Grand Representative Diocesan Choir “Sv. Sofronii Vrachanski” (St. Sofronii of Vratsa), which has had concerts in Bulgaria and abroad for more than twenty years – spreading the beauty of choral music.

The Representative Diocesan Choir has made a memorable recording of classical choral music in the National Bulgarian Radio and has been awarded many special accolades of merit, among which: distinction from the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church; the Order of Merit “St. Cyril and Methodius” (the highest Order of Merit in Bulgaria) 2^nd degree; and the Order of Merit “St. Sofronii of Vratsa”, 1^st degree.

In the spirit of my deep patriotic and musical feeling, I have accepted the offer to be the soloist of the Grand Choir more than once. I had the extreme pleasure to work with excellent musicians, who embody the paradigm of self-discipline, care for what they do, and vehement passion for their art, as well as employ a rich repertoire of choral music. It was an honor for me to devote my time to study and perform the soloist parties and make a contribution to the elevation of the authority of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church Choral singing.

I want to cordially express my gratitude to the Grand Representative Choir and personally thank its conductor Trayanopolski Bishop Kiprian for the inspirational and spiritual experience I shared in.

I am proud and happy to be awarded with prize-distinction and an Order of Merit by His Holiness the Archbishop of Vratsa Kalinik for the twentieth anniversary of the Choir.

“Spring Duets” in Support of “I CAN TOO”

dilyana — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:45:38 +0000

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 in Sofia, named Spring Duets to help the needed. For I felt, and still firmly believe, that it is a communal duty, a human-to-human duty to care and think about these children; to dedicate even a bit of our busy lives and share our opportunities and success. I met parents, whose will to fight never succumbed to despair, despite the grave diagnoses their children were given. I felt that this adamant will should be supported not only by the efforts and advancement of modern medicine, but also by what is all too human: our human talents and the constant pursuit and love for beauty. As a singer and a mother I deeply believe in the healing potency of music: the artistic milieu, permeated by the positivism that surrounds every performance, heals the hearts of the children, burdened by their physical impairments and gives strength, hope, and light to their families. I have seen how music lifts their spirit and dreams, and ignites further the internal flame of courage and perseverance.
The entire revenue from Spring Duets concert went to aid the children’s smoother and gradual social adaptation and improve their immediate circumstances by the purchase of tailored to their needs special transportation vehicles.

Coverage of “Spring Duets” in Az-jenata.bg

dilyana — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:44:11 +0000

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).