HIGHLIGHTS
The festival is part of the Calendar of cultural events of Sofia Municipality
Dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the announcement of Sofia as the capital of Bulgaria
The Festival is recipient of the Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe label of the European Festival Association
IN THE PROGRAM
50 YOUTH EDITION
ON
THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
"SOFIA MUSIC WEEKS"

May - June 2019
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Composer in Focus - Pancho Vladigerov
Artist in Focus - Ludmil Angelov
Ensemble in focus - chamber duo
Genre in focus - vocal music
Country in focus - Bulgaria
Instrument in focus - the piano


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ANNIVERSARIES

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Dedicated to
140th Anniversary
of the announcement of Sofia
as the capital of Bulgaria

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Anniversary:

Stanislav Monushko - 200
Hector Berlioz - 150
Pancho Vladigerov - 120
Georgi Dimitrov - 115
Dimitar Tupkov - 90
Vasil Kazandjiev - 85
Georgi Badev - 80
Plamen Djouroff- 70

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Over 60 events with over 340 participants from 22 countries

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World premieres
of works by

Albena Petrovic Vratchanska
Alex Vella Gregory
Atanas Atanasov
Georgi Andreev
Gheorghi Arnaoudov
Dimit?r T?pkov
Emil Tabakov
Mikhail Goleminov
Stanislava Stai?cheva
RRumen Boyadjiev Jr.
Yavor Gaydov

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Premieres for Bulgaria
of works by

Alexander Argov
Alexey Shor
Arnold Bax
Aron Copeland
Albena Petrovic Vratchanska
Vasko Abadzhiev
Heitor Villa-Lobos
Gershon Prenski
Gershwin
Giancarlo Menotti
James Dylan
Ernstrandbrecht Stybler
Kaya Saariahu
Rebecca Sanders
Giovanni Gastoldi
Guy Cangelli
Joel Engel
Zoltan Codai
Carmelo Pache
Nauch Nardi
Nikolay Metten
Leonardo Leo
Ned Rerem
Niccol? Isoard
Schumann
Paolino Vasallo
Radameses Gatali
Francisco Braga
Rabbi Elazar Azkari
Samuel Feinberg
Herbert Victor
Heinrich Biber
Heinrich Ernst
and others.

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Presentation of
new CDs of

Albena Petrovic Vratchanska
Pancho Vladigerov

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Presentation of
books

for
Pancho Vladigerov
Ivo Keremidchiev
Stanislaw Moniuszko

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festivals
of Lyubomir Kutin

a collection of the
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
with a compiler Milena Bozhikova

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Presentations of
three notable editions
with Compositions of
Vasco Abadjiev

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For the first time
cycle concerts
of PhD students from
NAM "Prof. Pancho Vladigerov"

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For the first time
especially for the festival
uniting their creative energies

Albena Danailova and the Pilekadone Woodwind Quintet
Goleminov String Quartet and Suzanna Klintcharova
Evgeni Bozhanov and Frosh String Quartet
Jenny Zaharieva and Kiril Rodin
Mario Hosen and Rumen Cvetkov
Biliana Voutchkova and Michael Rauter
Andriana Yordanova and Rostislav Yovchev
Valchan Valchanov and Vanya Moneva Choir
Naama Women's Choir (Izrael)and Lira Women's Chamber Choir (Blagoevgrad)
Kaludi Kaludov and Valentin Peytchinov
and others.

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Alfred Binner Second National Music Competition

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Master classes and seminars
on

Ludmil Angelov
Valentin Peytchinov
Linda Boianova Anbari
Suzanna Klintcharova
Kirill Rodin
Svetozar Ivanov
Petar Danailov

European Orchestra Forum

Science Conference
"Pancho Vladigerov and his time"

Science Conference
"Sofia Music Weeks -
the challenges of festival
management "

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Exhibition

"50 years
International Festival
"Sofia Music Weeks"

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Official ceremony

in the award of honor plaques
"50 years
International Festival
"Sofia Music Weeks"

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ORCHESTRAS

Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
of the Bulgarian National Radio
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Pioneer Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
Festival Chamber Orchestra

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ENSEMBLES

Pylecadone Wind Quintet
Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra
Lutoslawski Piano Duo (Poland)
Quarto Quartet
Ars Musica String Quartet
Dobri Hristov String Quartet
Goleminov String Quartet
Sofia String Quartet
Frosh String Quartet
Hors String Quartet
Ardenza Trio

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CHORES

Lira Women's Chamber Choir (Blagoevgrad)
Naama Women's Choir (Izrael)
Vanya Moneva Choir
The Voices of Orpheus Choir
Gusla Choir
Rodina Medical's Choir
Svoboda Choir
Hristina Morfova Choir

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SINGERS

Andriana Yordanova - soprano
Boyan Vasilev - tenor
Boyan Savov - baritone
Valentin Vatev - bass
Valentin Peytchinov - bass
Veronique Nosbaum - soprano
Georgi Elenkov - tenor
Gudrun Sidonie Otto - soprano
Elitza Neshevska - soprano
Iliana Geneva - soprano
Kaludi Kaludov - tenor
Mariana Panova - soprano
Marcho Apostolov - tenor
Radostina Pavlova - soprano
Snejina Kumanova - alt
Tania Ougrinov - soprano
Tsvetana Bandalovska - soprano

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CONDUCTORS

Alexander Tinkov
Valentin Bobevsky
Vanya Moneva
Venecia Karamanova
Virginia Atanasova
Gabriel Bebeselea
Galina Popova
Emil Yanev
Lubomir Denev jr.
Mark Kadin
Maya Vasileva-Chetrokova
Mihaela Koteva
Nayden Todorov
Pavel Balev
Plamen Djouroff
Pnina Inbar
Tania Nikleva
Uros Lajovic

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SOLISTS

Albena Danailova - violin
Alexandrina Boyanova - violin
Alexander Botusharov - cembalo
Alexander Wladigeroff - piano, trumpet, flugelhorn
Alexander Vassilenko - piano
Alexander Zairanov - violin
Alexander Knyazev - cello
Ani Gogova - piano
Anna Petrova - piano
Atanas Atanasov - cembalo
Atanas Krastev - violoncello
Biliana Voutchkova - violin
Bojidara Kuzmanova - violin
Borislav Yotzov - clarinet
Boryana Lambreva - piano
Victoria Vassilenko - piano
Valchan Valchanov - oboe
Galin Ganchev - piano
Ganka Nedelcheva - piano
Georgi Boykin - piano
Georgita Boyadjieva - cello
Daniela Andonova - piano
Daniela Statkova - bassoon
Dimitar Burov - violin
Dimo Dimov - piano
Dora Bratchkova - violin
Evgeni Bozhanov - piano
Ekaterina Wladigeroff - piano
Elena Karaliyska - piano
Emanuil Ivanov - piano
Jenny Zaharieva - piano
Zefira Valova - violin
Ivailo Vasilev - piano
Ines Simeonova - piano
Yoan Kiosev - oboe
Kai Orlinov - violin
Kiril Rodin - cello
Konstantin Wladigeroff - piano, clarinet
Lazar Mitzov - clarinet
Liliya Boyadjieva - piano
Lilyana Kehayova - cello
Linda Boianova Anbari - piano
Ludmil Angelov - piano
Mario Hosen - violin
Maria Vasileva - cello
Maria-Desislava Stoycheva - piano
Margarita Kalcheva - double bass
Mie Miki - accordion
Mintcho Mintchev - violin
Miroslav Dimov - percussion instruments
Michael Rauter - violoncello
Mihail Stoyanov - piano
Nadejda Tzanova - piano
Nareh Arghamanyan - piano
Nauma Najman - cello
Nikolai Mintchev - violin
Niya Lecheva - violin
Nona Krincheva - piano
Nurit Stark - viola
Pavel Zlatarov - violin
Peijun Xu - viola
Petar Djulgerov - piano
Petar Makedonski - trumpet
Pancho Vladigerov Jr. - piano
Plamena Mangova - piano
Romain Nosbaum - piano
Rosen Idealov - Clarinet
Rostislav Yovchev - piano
Rumen Cvetkov - viola
Sabina Yordanova - baroque bassoon
Svetlin Roussev - violin
Svetozar Ivanov - piano
Syon Najman - cello
Stefan Simov - piano
Suzanna Klintcharova - harp
Teodora Atanasova - cello
Francisco Miranda - piano
Yana Deshkova - violin
Yanka Hekimova - Authority
Yanko Marinov - cembalo

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WITH PARTICIPATION OF

Asen Karanikolov - reader
Vaya Dance Studio Ballet
Angelina Gavrilova - Choreographer

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COUNTRIES

Austria
Armenia
United Kingdom
Germany
Denmark
Israel
Spain
China
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Romania
Russia
United States
Slovakia
Slovenia
Hungary
Finland
France
Switzerland
Sweden
Japan

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