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ID: GD136
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1 - 7 recorded in GATEWAY Studio, London 8 - 13 recorded in BULGARIA Concert Hall, Sofia
Devorina Gamalova was born in Bulgaria in 1965 and studied violin at the Pancho Vladigerov State Academy of Music in Sofia. Later she moved to the UK and studied violin and viola (Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music). Presently she performs as soloist and chamber musician, takes part in the Yehudi Menuhin's Live Music Now Scheme, and teaches violin and viola at South Downs College, Chichester Institute of Higher Education, Goldsmith's College, and Purcell School.
Ruzhka Charakchieva graduated the Music School for Gifted Children in Sofia and the Pancho Vladigerov State Academy of Music. She gave her first recital when she was nine and at eleven she made her concerto debut. She continued her studies in Moscow and Vienna, and was prize-winner at the International Robert Shumann Competition in Germany, the George Enescu Competition in Romania, etc. Along with her work as Professor at the Sofia Academy of Music, she has an active performing career in solo, concerto and chamber music all over the world.
Peter Rhodes studied music at the University of Durham and Jesus College, Cambridge, and later with the great Polish pianist Ryszard Bakst at the Royal Academy of Music in London. In addition to many solo engagements, he has specialised in operatic and instrumental accompaniment, giving major recitals with artists such as Dame Kiri te Kanawa and Benjamin Luxon. He is currently Senior Lecturer in Music at South Down College in Hampshire.
The album also includes the only remaining recording of the Bulgarian violinist Blagorodna Badeva (1963-1995), which was tape-recorded at her home. Despite the lack of orchestral accompaniment and the very limited equipment, her interpretation of Mozart is remarkable. |
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ID: GD143
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Kolekce: Choral CollectionPodkolekce: Choir
In its third CD the Sofia Boys' Choir presents sacred music for choir and organ by Mozart, Gounod and Zelioli. With the musicianship already known to the fans of the choir, the boys sing the Masses by Gounod and Zelioli, an Italian composer and organ player from the first half of the 20th century. The international choral competition in Lecco is established in his name and the First Prize of this competition was awarded to the Sofia Boys' Choir. Zelioli's mass Laudate Dominum omnes gentes, as well as Messa facile et melodica are sung by the choir with exquisiteness of sound and crystal-clear voices, both qualities required by this style of music. The conductor, Adriana Blagoeva has not only fathomed the musical essence of the West-European ecclesiastic singing, but she has added liveliness and expressiveness to the pieces, revealing to the listener the deep meaning of the religious texts. Thus, everyone who hears the pieces included in this CD will feel not only the satisfaction from their musical perfection, |
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ID: GD145
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Kolekce: Chamber MusicPodkolekce: 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: GD173
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Kolekce: Chamber MusicPodkolekce: 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: GD195
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Kolekce: Choral CollectionPodkolekce: Choir
The CD includes 23 songs performed by the female chamber choir founded in 1966 and bearing the name of the great choral conductor Vassil Arnaudov after his death. A number of the songs have been practised and sung many times under his direction and it is in this sense that the CD is of retrospective and commemorative character. The ensemble demonstrates its great scope of repertoire, performing works from the Renaissance, Classicism, and the 20th century. Many of the works have long become emblematic for the choir. The Vassil Arnaudov Sofia Chamber Choir is also deeply connected with the Bulgarian compositional output. Some of the works have been performed for the first time by the choir. |
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ID: GD200
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Kolekce: Vocal and Opera CollectionPodkolekce: Voices and Orchestra
Seventeen arias selected not only from his repertoire but also from the bass repertoire treasury is what Nicola Ghiuselev recorded in 1996, the year of his 60th anniversary. This laid the beginning of a series of his recordings with Gega New. The CD represents not only his wide repertoire but also his performing abilities and gives an idea of the artist's excellent vocal form, mastery and technique. The listener can also feel his amazing vitality, musical memory, and culture of style.
Svetoslav Obretenov Bulgarian National Philharmonic Choir Sofia Symphony Orchestra Matodi Matakiev, conduct |
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ID: GD206
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Kolekce: Vocal and Opera CollectionPodkolekce: Voices and Orchestra
The CD contains some of the favourite and frequently performed tenor arias from operas by Verdi, Rossini, Puccini. Alongside with them Oghnyan Nikolov has included in the programme several duets. Having started his career in the last decade of the 20th century, Oghnyan Nikolov became famous as a master of interpreting such trying parts as Scipione, Idomeneo and Titus, all of them from operas by Mozart. An amazing balance of registers and technical skills, combined with musical talent and beautiful voice are features characteristic of the tenor, who has already become popular not only in his native country but also in a number of European opera theatres. Of special merit are his interpretations of Baroque and Early-classical music. At the same time the density of his voice enables him to perform tenor parts from operas by Verdi and Puccini, which makes the release of particular artistic value.
Participating: Elena Stoyanova (soprano), Rumyana Petrova (mezzo-soprano)
Sofia Symphony Orchestra
Boris Hinchev, conductor
Recorded in March 1999 |
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ID: GD220
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Kolekce: Choral CollectionPodkolekce: Choir
The CD of the world famous Bulgarian National Radio Children's Choir, conducted by Hristo Nedyalkov, is dedicated to the choir's 40th anniversary. It includes 16 of the best performances of this ensemble with a huge repertoire worthy of respect. During the past 40 years many Bulgarian and foreign composers have created hundreds of songs for it. The choir became a vital part of the Bulgarian culture, as well as a focal point for children's musical education. Wide audiences have had the chance to enter the world of art under the guidance of these sincere and spontaneous messengers.
The qualities of the Radio Choir have always been emphasized, in every place where it toured. Its visits to Japan for example are 14 and it has given about 350 concerts in 150 towns! Such figures inspire respect and give an idea about the interest and the value of the art of the Bulgarian National Radio Children's Choir and its founder and conductor Hristo Nedyalkov, an exceptional personality in Bulgarian musical life.
This CD gives an idea about the varied talents and the choir's high artistic achievements. It contains pearls both from the Bulgarian and the world choral legacy, like Schubert's Serenade and Tchaikovsky's Little Nightingale, some virtuoso songs by Georgi Kostov, Alexander Tekeliev, the humorous compositions by Nikolai Kaufmann and the poetic impression Winter Song by Hristo Nedyalkov. Children from the choir perform the solo parts. The works are arranged with taste along with the desire to present the performing abilities of the ensemble from all sides.
Interprets: Bulgarian National Radio Children`s Choir, Nedyalkov
Soloists:
Ognyanova, Milena ( 2, 4, 12 )
Koleva, Stiliana ( 6 )
Ilkova, Mariana ( 6 )
Peeva, Milena ( 6 )
Vajarov, Stanislava ( 7 )
Vateva, Anna ( 9 )
Petrova, Petia ( 14 )
Mekki, Blagovesta ( 14 )
Accompanied by:
Vaglenova, Iva - piano (5, 11)
Ivanova, Detelina - piano (13, 15)
Pavlova, Milena - piano (9)
Dimitrova, Theodora - organ (2, 7)
Bulgarian National Radio Light Music Orchestra (1) |
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ID: GD231
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Kolekce: Sacred MusicPodkolekce: Choir
During the last months of his life Mozart composed a Requiem, which he was not able to finish. The composition is shrouded in mystery and linked with different legends, all of which are connected with a mysterious gentleman who ordered it. But whatever the reason for its creation, the Requiem is one of the greatest works of the human musical genius. The performance in this release is of prestigious Bulgarian artists, which have achieved an emotional, impressive and fascinating interpretation. The artistic value of the recording is a result of a truthful rendition of the emotions and the meaning of the different movements of the Requiem, and emphasizing the melody and the details of Mozart's music. The soloist ensemble, selected in accordance with the score, contributes to the whole impact of the composition. This release can undoubtedly be ranked among the interesting interpretations of the great work of Mozart.
Soloists: Ina Schlingensipen (soprano), Emilia Boteva (mezzo-soprano), Nikolai Motsov (tenor), Orlin Anastassov (bass)
Bulgarian National Radio Mixed Choir and Symphony Orchestra
Metodi Matakiev, conductor |
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ID: GD233
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Podkolekce: Klavír
Exquisite Vienna classical music streams from the compact disc of Maria Prinz. It features Haydn's most famous concerto for piano in D major, and two popular piano concertos by Mozart - in F major and in A major. Maria Prinz is the daughter of the renowned Bulgarian composer and conductor Konstantin Iliev. She graduated from the Hanns Eisler University of Music in Berlin having studied in Prof. Rudolf Dunckel's class. Ms Prinz furthered her education with Jörg Demus in Vienna and with Yvonne Lefébure in Paris. Currently she lives in Vienna and gives lectures at the Vienna University of Music. Along with her teaching career, Maria Prinz is also a concretizing artist with appearances in Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Italy), Japan, the USA. During the past few years the pianist renewed her extensive concert activities in Bulgaria as soloist at concerts of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, giving solo concerts at the March Music Days - Rousse, and the Pianissimo international music festi |
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