Music

Once Upon a Time: A fairy-tale opera by Bulgaria's master composer, Parashkev Hadjiev

published on 11/28/25 4:45 PM

Veselin Marinov with four consecutive concerts in front of the audience in Sofia

published on 11/25/25 9:51 AM

"People and Streets” from the cult Bulgarian classic "The Boy Goes Away"

published on 11/22/25 12:15 PM

Leading Bulgarian musicians join Estonia’s Evgeny Mravinsky festival

published on 11/21/25 9:35 AM

''Sila'' and MONA's desire to make her music accessible to everyone

MONA is the stage name of Simona Petrova. Although very young, she has already traveled a long path from a shy child in her hometown of Kyustendil to a confident singer performing at competitions and music forums. Inspired by her great-grandmother, who..

published on 9/7/25 9:50 AM

Music without borders: Senza Frontiere festival closes in Albena

The international festival – Senza Frontiere International Music Stars has concluded in the Black Sea resort of Albena, showcasing young performers from Bulgaria and Italy. According to organiser Veneta Nenkova, founder of the Bulgarian Sunday..

published on 9/5/25 6:04 PM

Highlights of Bulgarian musical culture: The Bulgarian patriotic march "Edin Zavet"

Author: Tsvetana Toncheva Publication in English: Al. Markov Photos: Archives State Agency, Regional History Museum - Burgas, burgas.bg, Krasimir Kamenov, archive

published on 9/5/25 3:05 PM

Highlights of Bulgarian musical culture: Filip Kutev – "Polegnala e Todora"

Author: Tsvetana Toncheva Publication in English: Al. Markov Photos: philipkoutev.com, clubabagar.com, Facebook /The Banshees Of Inisherin

published on 8/29/25 5:05 PM

Opera prima Sonya Yoncheva performs alongside José Carreras and Placido Domingo in the heart of Sofia tonight

Three stars of world renown – tenor José Carreras, Sonya Yoncheva and Placido Domingo will be performing tonight in front of the St. Alexander Nevski cathedral in the second Gala in Sofia concert. The first part of Gala in Sofia brought the..

published on 8/29/25 3:01 PM

Bansko Opera Fest 2025 attracts music lovers under the starry sky

From August 28 to 30, the 16th edition of Bansko Opera Fest will be held at the central Nikola Vaptsarov Square in the mountain resort town of Bansko. Three evenings under the open sky, an international guest and an ambitious selection of titles will..

published on 8/28/25 7:15 AM

Sofia Opera will open new season with soloists from Uruguay, Romania and Italy

One of Puccini's most popular and beloved operas - "Tosca" - will open the new season of the Sofia Opera and Ballet . The performances are on September 26 and 28 , the opera announced. Three of the most acclaimed singers at the moment have been..

published on 8/27/25 4:03 PM

Madlen Tomova wins first place at international singing competition in North Macedonia

Madlen Tomova is a 12-year-old Bulgarian girl who uses every free minute to develop her singing talent. She has been attending the school of vocal pedagogue Plamena Zlateva since she was a little child and today her musical talent has..

published on 8/26/25 4:20 PM

Photo: Facebook/ Mariyana Dobreva-Veleva

Mariyana Dobreva-releases single "You and I" from upcoming solo album

Mariyana Dobreva is a singer and songwriter who also plays the guitar in her songs. In the late 1990s, she was one of the founding members of the iconic band ''Siluet''. This spring, as a birthday gift to herself, Mariyana released her original song..

published on 8/26/25 10:25 AM

Gabrovo will host the first edition of International Swing Dixie Week

On the occasion of the announcement of a joint candidacy of Gabrovo and Veliko Tarnovo for the European Capital of Culture in 2032, the residents of Gabrovo are reminding us of the common cultural values of the two towns. This will happen along the..

published on 8/25/25 10:24 AM

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