List of all registered choral formations in the Bulgarian Choir Union
The Mixed Choir “Rilski Zvutsi” at the Community Center “Zora 1858” in Dupnitsa was founded in 1894 by the singing teacher Ivan Krastev, who laid the foundations of a lasting choral tradition in the town. Throughout its long history, the ensemble has been led by a number of distinguished conductors, including Georgi Ramadanov, Agapi […]
The mixed choir “Rodni Zvutsi” (“Native Sounds”) was founded in 1898. Under the direction of its first conductor, Veliko Dyugmedzhiev, the operetta tradition in Bulgaria was inaugurated in 1914 in the city of Shumen. Later, the ensemble was led by conductors Anastas Zidarov and Georgi Babachev. Many distinguished singers who went on to bring international […]
Choir “Todor Mazarov” at Cultural Centre “Napred-1903” in the town of Pavel Banya was founded by Mrs. Deshka Porova, who also served as its first conductor. In 1964, she initially established a female formation which eventually evolved into a mixed choir for academic singing. The passion for choral singing grew so significantly that, during its […]
The women’s choir “Nezabravki” is one of the ensembles of the Community Center “Obedinenie 1913” in the city of Kardzhali. It was founded in 1967 by the young music teacher Marin Vladinov, who gathered talented children from the primary school “Mitko Palauzov” and laid the foundations of the choir. Until 2016, he was its permanent […]
The Sofia Boys’ Choir – The first boys’ choir in Bulgaria was established in 1968, in the “Valentin Andreev” community center, today’s “Tsar Boris III – 1928” National Community Center in Sofia. It is composed of students from the capital’s schools between the ages of 6 and 15. Since 1997, the choir has had two […]
Mixed choir formation “Corals” inherits the traditions of the group created in 2013. at the club “Stroitel” of SOSZR-Varna. The repertoire is in Bulgarian, and the theme – about Bulgaria, Varna, the sea and sailors. The choir performs emblematic songs of groups from the last century: the pop group “Corals” from Burgas, the vocal group […]
The choir was founded in 1972 on the initiative of the composer Petko Staynov. For most of its existence, it has been led by Petya Pavlovich. Among the conductors who have worked with the ensemble are Vanya Moneva, Neli Trosheva, Kirkor Tyutyundzhiyan and others. The Petko Staynov Choir, in addition to being the leading choral […]
The Women’s Vocal Ensemble “VIVA” at the National Community Center Temple-Monument “Hristo Botev – 1879” was established in 2001 with conductor Stefka Slavcheva and pianist Zdravka Nikolaeva. The vocal ensemble “VIVA” has a rich repertoire of works covering various genres and styles. The vocal ensemble consists of 24 choristers. The ensemble participates in all concerts […]
A mixed chamber choir “Sevtopolis” is founded 2002 in the town of Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Through the years it has participated in National and International events in Turkey, Greece, Macedonia, Croatia, France, Italy, Hungary,the Czech Republic, Montenegro and Austria. At the 1st International choir competition in Ohrid, Macedonia the choir won 1st award in category Mixed choirs. At the […]
The Nikolay Gyaurov Mixed Choir was founded in 1919 as part of the “Otets Paisiy-1893” Socio-Cultural Community Center in Velingrad. Its founder and first conductor was Elena Kantardzhieva – a respected high school teacher of French and a skilled pianist whose cultural vision laid the foundation for one of the city’s longest-standing musical ensembles. Since […]
Representative choir “Golden Lyre” at the Municipality of Targovishte was created in 1973 by conductor Borislav Hadzhiyski. The choir’s creative biography includes many participations in festivals, competitions and rich concert activity in our country and abroad – Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Turkey, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Hungary, Croatia, Albania. It is a laureate […]
Mixed Choir “Dobrich” was created by Maestro Dimitar Vangelov /1943 – 2021/ in 1980. Maestro Vangelov is a choral conductor who specialized at the Bulgarian State Conservatory “PanchoVladigerov” and theTchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow. Under his leadership, the Mixed Choir “Dobrich” has won first prizes and gold medals from Bulgarian and international festivals. Over 1,500 performers […]