The Anthem of Independence was performed for the first time on September 22, 1908, in the Black Sea city of Burgas. The author of the melody and lyrics—military bandmaster Georgi Shagunov—noted on the title page of the score that the anthem was composed and played one hour after receiving the telegram announcing the proclamation of Independence in Tarnovo.
The Anthem of Independence was left in oblivion for many years. It was found in the composer’s archives and brought to life at the beginning of the new millennium. You can learn more details from Radio Bulgaria’s publication ''The anthem of Bulgaria’s Independence was created on September 22, 1908''.
Published and translated by Kostadin Atanasov
Photo: archives.bnr.bg
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