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ID: GD145 CDs: 1 Type: CD |
Kolektion: Chamber MusicSubkolektion: Chamber Ensemble The CD is a collection of 15 favourite miniatures. Selected and arranged by conductor and composer Jules Levy, some of them have been transcribed by him and are performed by various soloists. SIMHAH Chamber Collegium is a musical body with the Shalom Organisation of the Jews in Bulgaria and unites the talent of excellent musicians, each of whom is also capable of performing responsible solo parts. The Collegium features a rich and varied repertoire. Jules Levy is one of the most remarkable personalities in Bulgarian musical life in the last three decades, a conductor of long standing with the "Stefan Makedonski" State Musical Theatre, author of choral, symphony and opera works. |
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ID: GD160 CDs: 1 Type: CD |
Kolektion: Chamber MusicSubkolektion: Chamber Ensemble Simeon Pironkov ranks among the most famous Bulgarian composers from the second half of the 20th century. His works in various genres are performed both at home and at prestigious musical festivals for contemporary music in Berlin, Warsaw, Zagreb, Budapest, etc. He is the author of compositions commissioned by full orchestras, chamber ensembles and solo performers. Pironkov's style is characterised by exquisitely coloured melody, flexibility of metre and rhythm influenced by the Bulgarian folk music, delicacy of orchestration and emotional variety, being the result of the sensitivity and richness of his inner world. The works selected for this release represent the evolution of the composer's style. Requiem for an Unknown Young Man is a landmark work in his creative biography, extensively performed by the Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble. The solo cello sonata Entrata e capriccio is an original virtuoso improvisation with an excellent form, and the music of String Quartet No. 3 (premiered in 1986 in Berlin) is reserved, now tender, now melancholic, cut through by metro-rhythmical and melancholic accents. Most characteristic is Kammersinfonie for 11 soloists, composed in the USA, an expression of maturity and creative imagination.
Performed by: String Quartet: N. Jeleva (violin), N. Gagov (violin), O. Stanchev (viola), K. Bespalov (cello) [1] - [3]; Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensembleconductor Plamen Djouroff [4]; Anatoli Krastev (cello) [5] - [6]; conductor Simeon Pironkov - junior [7] - [11] |
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ID: GD189 CDs: 1 Type: CD |
Kolektion: Chamber MusicAt the concert of 4th April 2003 Stanimir Todorov was soloist of the Classic FM Radio Youth Orchestra conducted by Hristo Hristov. The program includes Concerto for Strings and Cembalo in A Major by Vivaldi; Five Pieces for Cello and Strings by Couperin; Sarabande, Gigue and Badinerie by Corelli ; Two Elegiac Melodies by Grieg; Nocturne in D minor, Op. 19, No. 4 by Tchaikovsky, and Little Suite in A minor, Op. 1 by Nielsen. |
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ID: GD173 CDs: 1 Type: CD |
Kolektion: Chamber MusicSubkolektion: Chamber Ensemble The second release of this series presents once again some of the masterpieces of great musicians. Most of the works have been arranged by Jules Levy, a composer and conductor. The release also attracts the listener's attention with the Bulgarian performers taking part in the recording. All the compositions are interpreted in an original manner by stressing on their specific features in terms of melody and structure. A musician of thorough musical knowledge, the conductor Jules Levy is to be credited for this successful interpretation, characterized by a feeling of tranquility and lyricism, and giving aesthetic pleasure and relaxation to the listener. |
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ID: GD177 CDs: 1 Type: CD |
Subkolektion: Piano The young pianist Nadejda Vlaeva graduated from the Pancho Vladigerov Sofia Academy of Music. After that she continued her musical education in the Netherlands and the USA . At present she lives in New York and performs in concerts throughout Europe and North America with recital programmes. She is also a soloist of leading European and American orchestras. Musical critics praise her talent highly. Arnold Steinhardt, leader of the Guarneri String Quartet, describes her as "one of those people of extraordinary ability whom we hope for but rarely see". Among Vlaeva's major awards are those at the Liszt competition in Lucca , Italy ; the Liszt Competition in Budapest , Hungary ; the Yamaha Award for the best interpretation of Brahms, in Weimar , Germany , etc. Along with her concert-giving activity, she has also recorded on radio and CD. Her second CD, piano music of Liszt, released in 2001 on the Musicians Showcase label, has been awarded the 2002 International Grand Prix "Liszt" du Disque. |
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ID: GD179 CDs: 1 Type: CD |
Kolektion: Chamber MusicSubkolektion: Chamber Ensemble Chamber-instrumental works created by Milcho Leviev, the well-known Bulgarian composer who has lived for many years in the USA, are presented in this CD. The release gives an idea of the varied author's endeavours, and indicates the directions of his creativity towards a harmony between form and emotional content. Characteristic for Leviev's style is the diversity of compositional methods used; his melody and the way it is displayed in the musical space are impressive features as well. Anyone who hears the programme will get an idea of the emotional nature of Milcho Leviev, who skillfully creates psychological conditions.
Performed by: Milcho Leviev (piano), Vessela Trichkova (harp), Rumyana Mihailova (vibraphone), Valentin Gerov (viola), Peter Vassilev (bass clarinet), Anatoli Krastev (violoncello), Pavel Zlatarov (violin), Milena Zlatarova (violin), Ivan Dyakov (violin), Elena Dyakova (violoncello), Boyan Lechev (Violin) |
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ID: GD194 CDs: 1 Type: CD |
Kolektion: Chamber MusicSubkolektion: Film Music Film music from the films: 'The Frontier", "History of Fear", Gori, Gori, Oganche", "Dream
Beyond the Frontiers is the title of the CD with music by Theodosii Spassov, a phenomenon in Bulgarian art of performing, who does not fit in the traditional concept of a kaval-player and musician. In fact he was the first to have "transferred" the kaval from folk to classical music and jazz, turning it into an instrument capable of expressing a broad range of feelings, moods and images. The CD features film music composed and in most of the recordings performed by Theodosii Spassov, the capacities of whose kaval are indeed beyond the frontier. The pleasure of experiencing Spassov's art is immense for both amateurs and professionals. The latter will appreciate the unique synthesis of thematic structure, form, invention, folklore, image and sound.
Performed by: Theodosii Spassov (kaval, wooden pipe, vocal), Simfonieta Orchestra, Female Folk Choir, conductor Vanya Moneva, Zornitsa Ensemble, Ilia Iliev (clarinet), Vocal and instrumental group, Tsvetanka Varimezova (vocal), Jazz Trio: Roumen Toskov (piano), Georgi Donchev (bas), Hristo Yotsov (percussion); Boris Dinev (tupan, bells), Galina Durmushliyska (vocal), unknown monk (clapper) |
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ID: GD192 CDs: 1 Type: CD |
Subkolektion: Violin The main performing orchestra in all Classic FM Radio concerts is the Youth Chamber Orchestra of the radio. The orchestra members were selected by two world-famous musicians - violinist Mincho Minchev and British cellist Robert Cohen. Leader of the orchestra is Lyudmil Nenchev. Since its first performing season (2002-2003) the orchestra proved to be a necessary and equal partner of many famous guest soloists. |
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ID: GD218 CDs: 1 Type: CD |
Kolektion: Chamber MusicSubkolektion: Chamber Ensemble Dimitar Tapkoff was born in Sofia in 1929. He graduated in composition under the great Bulgarian composer Marin Goleminov. He has worked in succession in the Bulgarian National Radio, Sofia National Opera, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the State Academy of Music, the Ministry of Culture. Currently he is Professor in composition at the Academy of Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv, and Director of the Sofia Music Weeks International Music Festival.
Tapkoff began writing music when the post-war avant-guard was fully embraced by a part of the Bulgarian composers, while others supported the national art, and still others followed the traditions of classical "modern". He is closest to the third group and admits that: "I would not say that I am a champion of a modern concept about music. I claim that I stand behind a music concept of my own, no matter what the fashionable trends are." He has always stressed on the possibility to use well-known structures and forms, at the same time incorporating music, which is close to the contemporary listener. His works have often been performed in Bulgaria and abroad. Tapkoff is holder of a number of home and international distinctions, among which the First Prize of the International Composer's Rostrum in Paris '76 for his Peace Cantata. He has composed works in different genres: concertos, overtures, symphonies, solo and choir songs, etc.
Soloists: Alexandrina Milcheva (soprano), Marin Valtchanov (bassoon), Anatoli Krastev (violoncello), Rossen Idealov (clarinet)
Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra & Children's Choir, Vassil Stefanov, conductor
Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble, Plamen Djouroff, conductor |
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ID: GD217 CDs: 1 Type: CD |
Kolektion: Chamber MusicSubkolektion: Chamber Orchestra This is the first CD ever made in Bulgaria containing performances by a school ensemble. The recordings of Brevis Chamber Orchestra feature compositions exceptionally various in terms of difficulty, problems and character. Evidently the highly professional and experienced musical formation and their conductor Plamen Markov have worked selflessly and with much devotion and love to achieve such impressive interpretations of Vivaldi, Bach, Schumann. Mr. Markov has arranged with taste the programme, which also includes Bulgarian miniatures for chamber orchestra by Marin Goleminov, Peter Hristoskov, Krassimir Kyurkchiiski and the young Krassimir Kostov, graduate from the Pleven School of Music. Every chamber-music lover will find in the CD his or her preferred composers and compositions, performed flawlessly and with deep-felt emotion.
Soloists: Gergana Gergova (violin), Tsvetomir Tsankov (violin), Svetoslav Stoyanov (xylophone), Georgi Varbanov (tambourine)
Plamen Markov, conductor
Recorded during a concert on June 23, 1998 at Varna Art Gallery, city of Varna |
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