2/11/2004
GEORGI NOTEV conducted all five performances of Sofia National Opera touring to Palma de Majorca, Spain: Aida (Nov. 3), Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci (Nov. 4), Carmen (Nov. 5) and La Traviata (Nov. 6)
GEORGI NOTEV conducted all five performances of Sofia National Opera touring to Palma de Majorca, Spain: Aida (Nov. 3), Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci (Nov. 4), Carmen (Nov. 5) and La Traviata (Nov. 6)
4/11/2004
GegaNew presented to the public the new CD recorded by Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra, conductor PLAMEN DJOUROFF, including Georg Philipp Telemann - Suite ‘Don Quixote’, Benjamin Britten – Simple Symphony and Schubert-Mahler – Death and The Maiden.
GegaNew presented to the public the new CD recorded by Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra, conductor PLAMEN DJOUROFF, including Georg Philipp Telemann - Suite ‘Don Quixote’, Benjamin Britten – Simple Symphony and Schubert-Mahler – Death and The Maiden.
7/15/2004
In July 2004 the PROF. VASSIL ARNAOUDOV MIXED CHOIR participated in the 20th Choir Festival in Nish, Serbia and Montenegro. The choir was conducted by Dragomir Yossifov and performed works of J. Gallus, Poulenc, Verdi, L. Pipkoff, and I. Spassov while competing with over 20 European choirs. The choir was awarded the GRAND PRIX of the Festival (“for expressive performance and outstanding interpretation”) as well as the Jury’s Prize. Besides, Prof. Vassil Arnaudov Mixed Choir was awarded by the audience the GRAND PRIX of the town of Nish as the most popular choir at the Festival.
In July 2004 the PROF. VASSIL ARNAOUDOV MIXED CHOIR participated in the 20th Choir Festival in Nish, Serbia and Montenegro. The choir was conducted by Dragomir Yossifov and performed works of J. Gallus, Poulenc, Verdi, L. Pipkoff, and I. Spassov while competing with over 20 European choirs. The choir was awarded the GRAND PRIX of the Festival (“for expressive performance and outstanding interpretation”) as well as the Jury’s Prize. Besides, Prof. Vassil Arnaudov Mixed Choir was awarded by the audience the GRAND PRIX of the town of Nish as the most popular choir at the Festival.
10/3/2004
ARABESQUE CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY opened the new season with HAIR MUSICAL performance in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria
ARABESQUE CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY opened the new season with HAIR MUSICAL performance in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria
10/7/2004
PHILIP KOUTEV Folklore Ensemble performed its Wild Strawberries program at UNESCO Grand Hall in Paris, France. Over 1600 Bulgarian traditional songs and dances fans applauded their brilliant presentation. Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg attended the concert also.
PHILIP KOUTEV Folklore Ensemble performed its Wild Strawberries program at UNESCO Grand Hall in Paris, France. Over 1600 Bulgarian traditional songs and dances fans applauded their brilliant presentation. Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg attended the concert also.
10/10/2004
The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble toured Bonn, Germany in October to perform XIX-XX century Orthodox chants and for the world premiere of Gheorghi Arnaoudov’s ORPHIC MYSTERIAL RITES. For further details you may visit General-Anziger, Bonn, 13.10.2004 (in German)
The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble toured Bonn, Germany in October to perform XIX-XX century Orthodox chants and for the world premiere of Gheorghi Arnaoudov’s ORPHIC MYSTERIAL RITES. For further details you may visit General-Anziger, Bonn, 13.10.2004 (in German)
10/15/2004
ARABESQUE premiere performance FLIGHT staged by Mila Iskrenova (Bg) in Sfumato Theatre is based on Rikard Boggard’s (Swe) music created especially for this piece.
ARABESQUE premiere performance FLIGHT staged by Mila Iskrenova (Bg) in Sfumato Theatre is based on Rikard Boggard’s (Swe) music created especially for this piece.
12/12/2004
In December 12-19, 2004 the SEVEN SAINTS VOCAL ENSEBLE had a most successful tour to Belgium. You may see their tour schedule in the ARCHIVE section.
In December 12-19, 2004 the SEVEN SAINTS VOCAL ENSEBLE had a most successful tour to Belgium. You may see their tour schedule in the ARCHIVE section.
12/15/2004
ANGELA TOSHEVA toured 7 Bulgarian cities to promote two new CDs she released this summer: one with Bartok and the other with Scriabine, Debussy and Ligeti works performed by her.
ANGELA TOSHEVA toured 7 Bulgarian cities to promote two new CDs she released this summer: one with Bartok and the other with Scriabine, Debussy and Ligeti works performed by her.
12/25/2004
SOFIA BOYS CHOIR was highly acclaimed for its wonderful Christmas Concert on December 25, 2004. The concert was traditionally held in most prestigious Bulgaria Hall in Sofia under the conductance of Adriana Blagoeva with the participation of famous Bulgarian soprano Tsvetana Bandalovska.
SOFIA BOYS CHOIR was highly acclaimed for its wonderful Christmas Concert on December 25, 2004. The concert was traditionally held in most prestigious Bulgaria Hall in Sofia under the conductance of Adriana Blagoeva with the participation of famous Bulgarian soprano Tsvetana Bandalovska.
1/27/2005
SOFIA BOYS CHOIR was highly acclaimed for its wonderful Christmas Concert on December 25, 2004. The concert was traditionally held in most prestigious Bulgaria Hall in Sofia under the conductance of Adriana Blagoeva with the participation of famous Bulgarian soprano Tsvetana Bandalovska.
SOFIA BOYS CHOIR was highly acclaimed for its wonderful Christmas Concert on December 25, 2004. The concert was traditionally held in most prestigious Bulgaria Hall in Sofia under the conductance of Adriana Blagoeva with the participation of famous Bulgarian soprano Tsvetana Bandalovska.
2/25/2005
SOFIA SOLOISTS Chamber Orchestra was touring to Southern Italy in February – March 2005. They included in their programs some of the most popular pieces of Bartok, Shostakovich, Britten, Respighi, Elgar, and Mozart among others.
The schedule of their concerts was:
25.02 Palmi
26.02 Campobasso
27.02 Potenza
28.02 Avellino
01.03 Lecce
03.03 Fasano
04.03 Vibo Valentia
05.03 Palmi
06.03 Lamezia Terme
06.03 Messina
07.03 Modica
10.03 Teramo
4/22/2005
Young American rising star choreographer Roger C. Jeffrey was working with ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company in Sofia in April-May 2005 to stage the world premiere of STOLEN piece. Check later for details.
Young American rising star choreographer Roger C. Jeffrey was working with ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company in Sofia in April-May 2005 to stage the world premiere of STOLEN piece. Check later for details.
5/10/2005
PHILIP KOUTEV Folklore Ensemble toured Japan in May 2005 to give several concerts.
PHILIP KOUTEV Folklore Ensemble toured Japan in May 2005 to give several concerts.
5/11/2005
SOFIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR and conductor PLAMEN DJOUROFF performed for the first time in the world parts of the new music of ETRE DIEU (To Be God) Opera by the libretto of SALVADOR DALI, in Figueres, Spain, where the genius artist was born. The concert was dedicated by producer DRGAN MATIC to the end of Dali Year with the participation of prominent European soloists. The world premiere of Etre Dieu Opera will be on October 12, 2006 in Barcelona to be followed by world tour.
SOFIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR and conductor PLAMEN DJOUROFF performed for the first time in the world parts of the new music of ETRE DIEU (To Be God) Opera by the libretto of SALVADOR DALI, in Figueres, Spain, where the genius artist was born. The concert was dedicated by producer DRGAN MATIC to the end of Dali Year with the participation of prominent European soloists. The world premiere of Etre Dieu Opera will be on October 12, 2006 in Barcelona to be followed by world tour.
11/10/2005
ARABESQUE CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY toured to the USA performing with big success Carmina Burana and Bolero in Coronado Theatre, Rockford, IL and in the State Theatre, New Brunswick, NY
ARABESQUE CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY toured to the USA performing with big success Carmina Burana and Bolero in Coronado Theatre, Rockford, IL and in the State Theatre, New Brunswick, NY
1/12/2006
ARABESQUE CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY had an enormous success in the USA again with Carmina Burana and Bolero at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL; at Kravis Center, W. Palm Beach, FL; at Peabody Auditorium, Daytona Beach, FL and at Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
ARABESQUE CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY had an enormous success in the USA again with Carmina Burana and Bolero at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL; at Kravis Center, W. Palm Beach, FL; at Peabody Auditorium, Daytona Beach, FL and at Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA.
2/11/2006
Belgrade Opera prima Jadranka Jovanovic and SOFIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by PLAMEN DJOUROFF enjoyed a huge success with “Salve Aplausa Shirom Sveta” concert at Kolarac Hall in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro.
Belgrade Opera prima Jadranka Jovanovic and SOFIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by PLAMEN DJOUROFF enjoyed a huge success with “Salve Aplausa Shirom Sveta” concert at Kolarac Hall in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro.
4/7/2006
The SEVEN SAINTS VOCAL ENSEMBLE will be touring to Spain to perform XIX-XX century Orthodox chants. Concerts are scheduled in Benidorm, Avila, Tortosa, and Segovia.
The SEVEN SAINTS VOCAL ENSEMBLE will be touring to Spain to perform XIX-XX century Orthodox chants. Concerts are scheduled in Benidorm, Avila, Tortosa, and Segovia.
5/8/2006
The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble visited Spain to participate in the LXV Festival International de Santander with Orthodox music from XIX & XX century program.
The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble visited Spain to participate in the LXV Festival International de Santander with Orthodox music from XIX & XX century program.
6/2/2006
Sofia MusicMark is participating in BPAM (First Balkan Performing Arts Market) in Thessaloniki, Greece, June 2-4, 2006.
Our Booth B 029 is at Level 0 of the NATIONAL THEATRE OF NORTHERN GREECE, ROYAL THEATRE in Thessaloniki.
We shall also present 2 of our roster ensembles in the showcase of BPAM:
- The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble will perform its HEAVENLY HARMONIES AND WILD ENERGIES program on June 3 at 11:30 AM at Aristoteleion Theatre.
- ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company will perform the SEEN AND UNSEEN program on June 3 at 7:30 PM at the Society for Macedonian studies.
6/8/2006
Sofia MusicMark Symphony Orchestra will play AIDA by Giuseppe Verdi for Opera Clásica Internacional, S.L. in BIZCAIA ARENA in Bilbao, Spain on June 8 and 10, 2006 (visit www.operaclasica.eu ) for over 10 000 spectators. The performance enjoyed an enormous success.
Sofia MusicMark Symphony Orchestra will play AIDA by Giuseppe Verdi for Opera Clásica Internacional, S.L. in BIZCAIA ARENA in Bilbao, Spain on June 8 and 10, 2006 (visit www.operaclasica.eu ) for over 10 000 spectators. The performance enjoyed an enormous success.
8/5/2006
The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble visited Spain to participate in the LXV Festival International de Santander with Orthodox music from XIX & XX century program.
The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble visited Spain to participate in the LXV Festival International de Santander with Orthodox music from XIX & XX century program.
9/23/2006
The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble enjoyed a big success when participating in the International Orthodox Music Festival CREDO (MTU Viivo Muusika) in Tallinn, Estonia, with two performances of Bulgarian Orthodox Songs Program on September 23 and 24, 2006.
The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble enjoyed a big success when participating in the International Orthodox Music Festival CREDO (MTU Viivo Muusika) in Tallinn, Estonia, with two performances of Bulgarian Orthodox Songs Program on September 23 and 24, 2006.
10/13/2006
ALL THAT JAZZ, directed by Bob Fosse and screenplay by Robert Alan Aurthur, was put on stage in a co production of ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company and the National Theatre in Sofia. The premiere of this first musical performance of All That Jazz in Eastern Europe had an enormous success.
ALL THAT JAZZ, directed by Bob Fosse and screenplay by Robert Alan Aurthur, was put on stage in a co production of ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company and the National Theatre in Sofia. The premiere of this first musical performance of All That Jazz in Eastern Europe had an enormous success.
12/20/2006
It is our deepest regret to announce that Dimitar Grigorov, conductor of the Seven Saints Vocal Ensemble passed away on December 11 2006. Choirmaster Snezhana Grigorova was appointed the conductor of the Ensemble.
It is our deepest regret to announce that Dimitar Grigorov, conductor of the Seven Saints Vocal Ensemble passed away on December 11 2006. Choirmaster Snezhana Grigorova was appointed the conductor of the Ensemble.
1/27/2007
ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company had a premiere performance of Worship and Violence staged by choreographer Boryana Sechanova on music composed by Christo Petkov as variations on W. A. Mozart’s opera DON GIOVANNI. The performance is dedicated to the great composers 250th Anniversary.
ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company had a premiere performance of Worship and Violence staged by choreographer Boryana Sechanova on music composed by Christo Petkov as variations on W. A. Mozart’s opera DON GIOVANNI. The performance is dedicated to the great composers 250th Anniversary.
4/4/2007
ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company was highly acclaimed at Congress Casino Baden, Baden, Austria for its Worship and Violence performance.
ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company was highly acclaimed at Congress Casino Baden, Baden, Austria for its Worship and Violence performance.
6/10/2007
The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble and SOFIA SOLOISTS Chamber Orchestra presented a premier performance in Bulgaria of DITRICH BUKSTEHUDE’s AD PEDES Cantata from the cycle “Membra Jesu Nostri” composed in 1680. This highly acclaimed performance was a part of the 38th Sofia Music Weeks Festival.
The SEVEN SAINTS Vocal Ensemble and SOFIA SOLOISTS Chamber Orchestra presented a premier performance in Bulgaria of DITRICH BUKSTEHUDE’s AD PEDES Cantata from the cycle “Membra Jesu Nostri” composed in 1680. This highly acclaimed performance was a part of the 38th Sofia Music Weeks Festival.
6/27/2007
ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company and National Theatre in Sofia co produced TO BE BOB FOSSE - a special spectacle dedicated to the 90th Anniversary of the great musical theater choreographer and director, and film director.
ARABESQUE Contemporary Dance Company and National Theatre in Sofia co produced TO BE BOB FOSSE - a special spectacle dedicated to the 90th Anniversary of the great musical theater choreographer and director, and film director.
3/5/2008
SOFIA BOYS CHOIR will participate in the Seventh Moscow Easter Festival with 3 concerts in the period May 3-6 2008.The Moscow Easter Festival was inaugurated by the artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre Valery Gergiev and the mayor of Moscow Yury Luzkov.
SOFIA BOYS CHOIR performances will be as follows:
SOFIA BOYS CHOIR will participate in the Seventh Moscow Easter Festival with 3 concerts in the period May 3-6 2008.The Moscow Easter Festival was inaugurated by the artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre Valery Gergiev and the mayor of Moscow Yury Luzkov.
SOFIA BOYS CHOIR performances will be as follows:
- May 3, 2008 14:00 Concert at Grigori Neokesariiski Church in Moscow
- May 4, 2008 15:00 Concert at Nikolski Church in Serpuhov
- May 6, 2008 19:00 Participation in the Gala Concert at Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow
5/20/2008
SOFIA SOLOISTS Chamber Orchestra will release a new CD dedicated to its 45th Anniversary.
The CD includes the following pieces:
SOFIA SOLOISTS Chamber Orchestra will release a new CD dedicated to its 45th Anniversary.
The CD includes the following pieces:
- Dmitri SCHOSTAKOVIC Sinfonia da Kamera op. 110
- Benjamin BRITTEN Variazioni su un tema di Fr. Bridge
- Sergei PROKOFIEV Visions Fugitives op. 22