Bulgarian Music Society Concert Series
2014-15 Concert Season
Bulgarian Embassy in Washington DC1621 22nd Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20008Opening of the 2014-15 6th BMS Concert Season
An Evening of Bulgarian Poetry and Classical Music in Memory of Valeri Petrov: Lillia Slavova (Actress) and Friends
Join us for a magical evening of Bulgarian poetry and Classical music in memory of the legendary Bulgarian poet Valeri Petrov. The phenomenal Bulgarian actress Lillia Slavova will perform, in English and Bulgarian, poems by Valery Petrov as well as poems from the Anthology of Contemporary Bulgarian Poetry “The Season of Delicate Hunger.” The anthology, edited and translated by Katerina Stoykova-Klemer, features works by young Bulgarian poets. Ms. Slavova will be joined by Ivo Kaltchev (piano), Petko Kolev (guitar), Jeni Maneva (piano) and Dimitar Naumov (piano) who will perform original and classical music selections. Featured in the program will be also Anita Gougleva and Victoria Ivanova who will represent the states of Virginia and Maryland in the up-coming 2014 “Miss Bulgaria in USA” competition in New York City. Our special guest, Katerina Stoykova-Klemer, will sign copies of her Anthology of Contemporary Bulgarian Poetry after the concert.
Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, 7pm
Music Theater Showcase
Carousel
Back by popular demand! After their spectacular performances in 2012, 2013, and 2014, the students of the Music Theater Division of the Catholic University of America Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, one of the top three music theater programs in the U.S., are coming back to present another showcase featuring selected scenes from the Broadway show Carousel, music by Richard Rodgers, book and lyrics by Oscar Hamerstein!! Do not miss it! And feel free to come with a Halloween costume!
Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, 7pm
Jazz Concert: Bass & Face
Joseph Lepore, Double Bass (Italy, USA) and Maya Nova, Vocals (Bulgaria, Singapore)
For jazz lovers! Do not miss this exciting and intimate evening of original music and jazz standards in a not so usual setting - voice and double bass!
Friday, November 21, 2014, 7pm
Concert
Anna Stoytcheva, Piano (Bulgaria, USA)
Co-presentation by the Bulgarian Music Society Concert Series in Washington DC and the Bulgarian Concert Evenings in New York Concert Series. A special treat for piano music lovers. This solo piano recital features one of the most successful Bulgarian classical pianists today. Ms. Stoytcheva will perform works by Mozart, Schumann, Ravel and Rachmaninov.
Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, 7pm
Young Musical Stars Gala
Julia Angelov (violin), Eugene Choo (violin and piano), Avery Gagliano (violin and piano), and Juncheng Shen (piano)
Two instruments, four performers, six virtuosos! Come to hear four of the most talented young musicians of the Washington DC area who are prizewinners of national and regional music competitions. The program will include solo and chamber music works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Rachmaninov, Lalo, Saint Saens and other classical composers.
Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, 7pm
Concert
Vanguel Tangerov, Clarinet, and Ekaterina Tangerova, Piano
Bulgarian husband and wife team will present a powerhouse performance of works by Weber, Poulenc, Giampieri, Horovitz, Valtchanov and Covacs. A real clarinet showcase!
Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, 7pm
Opera Gala
Prizewinners of the 2nd “Partners for the Arts” Vocal Awards Competition
Do not miss this amazing evening of opera arias performed by some of the most talented opera singers in the United States.
Friday, April 17, 2015, 7pm
Concert
Bridget Fitzgerald, Viola (USA) and Tania Tachkova, Piano (Bulgaria)
Two of the finest musicians of New York City will perform works by Schubert, Schumann and Shostakovich.
Friday, May 8, 2015, 7pm