The unique audio-visual show "Sound and Light" in the Balkans, and in Europe, which recreates important moments from Bulgarian history against the backdrop of the centuries-old remains of heroic eras in the old capital Veliko Tarnovo, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
On this occasion, a gala concert is being prepared for September 5, at which the sound and light show will be presented to the public for the first time with live music. The choir and orchestra of the State Opera - Ruse will participate in it, with the special participation of the famous kaval player Teodosii Spassov.
Edited by Ivan Gergov
English version: R. Petkova
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