In the year in which the Bulgarian Choral Union celebrates its 100th anniversary, eight choral conductors are among the guests of the official reception of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mrs. Iliyana Yotova, on the occasion of the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of Bulgarian Education and Culture and of Slavic Literature.
These are: Mrs. Elena Shopova – President of the Bulgarian Choral Union;
Mrs. Elvira Pastarmadzhieva – conductor of the Mixed Choir “Dobrudzhanski zvutsi” – Dobrich;
Mrs. Milka Toledova – conductor of the Plovdiv Boys’ Choir “Stefka Blagoeva” – Plovdiv;
Mrs. Borislava Blagoeva – conductor of the preparatory formation of the Plovdiv Boys’ Choir “Stefka Blagoeva” – Plovdiv;
Mrs. Vanya Atanasova – conductor of the women’s choir “Trimontsium” – Plovdiv;
Ms. Milena Dobreva – conductor of the vocal ensemble “Fortissimo” and the vocal formation “Sea Sands” – Burgas;
Mr. Georgi Petkov – conductor of the Folk – Jazz formation at the National University of Bulgaria – Sofia;
Mr. Krasimir Chanov – conductor of the mixed choir “Slavey” – Harmanli;
The official reception of the President is an annual event that brings together prominent figures of culture and education at the National History Museum. All conductors who are officially invited have personal anniversaries or lead formations that celebrate jubilee anniversaries of their establishment.
The motivated proposal to extend an invitation to the representatives of the conducting college was sent to the President’s administration by the Management Board of the Bulgarian Choral Union. The management’s desire is for this to become a tradition that demonstrates respect and appreciation for the dedicated work of their colleagues.
The official reception will take place on May 24 at 6:00 PM at the National History Museum.
