GD 351 BULGARIAN FOLK DANCES. PETKO RADEV & FRIENDS

Petko Radev, clarinet, has a special place in Bulgarian music culture. On the one hand, he is one of the most renowned classical music performers; on the other hand, he is a legend in Bulgarian folk music. Being a brilliant performer, he skillfully combines his virtuosic technique with magnificent improvisations on samples of Bulgarian folk music.

GD 354 50 years BULGARIAN NATIONAL RADIO CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Conductor – Hristo NEDYALKOV

The Bulgarian National Radio Children’s Choir was founded in 1960. Its founder and conductor since the beginning has been academician Hristo NEDYALKOV. During these 50 years the choir has been on 80 tours and it has given over 2000 concerts in 32 countries. Its repertoire includes about 800 songs written by Bulgarian and foreign composers. They have been recorded and released on many vinyl records and compact discs.

GD 353 DIVA REKA Group. Bulgarian ethno music

Diva Reka Group was founded by some renowned musicians. Together with their guests in this programme, they have attained experience and popularity in various folk formations (Bulgarian National Radio Folk Music Orchestra, Trakia Ensemble, Pirin Ensemble, Eva Quartet). They unite their talents and skills in order to present to their listeners popular folk songs and instrumental pieces in a modern and unique way and at the same time they show their admiration for traditions.

GD 343 THE GRANNIES FROM SVOGE AND SVIDNYA. Authentic Folklore
Art Manager – Snejanka BORISSOVA

Svoge and Svidnya are located on the northern border of the polyphonic Shope region. Situated on both banks of the Iskar River, they strive to preserve their unique folk heritage. The singers of the Svoge Group have worked together since 1980, and those from the Svidnya Troika – since 1981. Their age ranges from 64 to 81 years. Many of the singers remember the time when these songs were part of their way of living: ritual songs, songs for harvest time, pastoral, working-bee, horo, at the table songs. For this reason they sound so authentic !