He was born in Shumen – a town with long-standing traditions in theatre, music and literature. After graduating piano and composition from the Academy of Music and Performing Art in Vienna, he returned to Bulgaria in the 1930s to join the musical life of the capital city Sofia.
Veselin Stoyanov is among the founders of the Society of Bulgarian composers called “Contemporary music”, established in 1933. He lectured at the National Academy of Music, became professor of composition and musical forms in 1945, and was later dean of the theory faculty, and from 1956 until 1962 – rector of the Academy. Veselin Stoyanov has left us an array of different works – for symphony orchestra, instrumental concertos, operas, chamber and vocal works.
A few days before his birthday and a month before his big concert at Arena Sofia, Lyubo Kirov has released another single from his album Novo Sarce (A New Heart) - the heartfelt ballad Vsichko e nared (It's Alright). As usual, Lyubo wrote the lyrics,..
The music of world-famous Bulgarian composer and pianist Milcho Leviev will be performed tonight (October 28) in Bulgaria Hall in Sofia. The "Legend of Milcho" concert of the "Sofia Soloists" Chamber Ensemble under the baton of..
Always vibrant, Preyah captures attention with her new single ''Vseki Den'' (Every Day). The singer has left a special message based on a very personal story. As the author of the lyrics, Preyah drew inspiration from her long-term partner, with whom..
25 November has been designated International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by the United Nations since 1999. The idea is for..
Acoustic pop with roots in Bulgarian folklore – this is the music associated with the duo Dimitar & Hristo. Dimitar Atanasov, Hristo Mladenov and the..
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