Bulgarian Music Society Concert Series
2026-27 Concert Season
Bulgarian Embassy in Washington DC1621 22nd Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20008MUSIC SALON
Opening of the 2026-2027 18th BMS Concert Season
Welcome to the 18th Concert Season of the Bulgarian Music Society Concert Series! We are pleased to invite you to our annual Music Salon, an evening devoted to the power of music to bring artists and audiences together across cultures and traditions. This year’s Salon presents eleven prize-winning young musicians from the United States and China, whose artistry will be heard in a diverse program of piano, violin, voice, winds, and chamber music. The program features works by Chopin, Liszt, Fauré, Bellini, Ravel, Villa-Lobos, Pann, Zi, and Xinyang. This event is a co-presentation by the Bulgarian Music Society and the Washington International Young Artists Music Series (www.wiyams.com).
Friday, October 9th, 2026, 7:00pm
Free Admission
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, 1621 22nd Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Bulgarian wine reception will follow the concert
THE MUSIC – A BRIDGE WITHOUT BORDERS
Celebration of the 20TH Anniversary of Vocal Ensemble ORFEIA
Tatiana Sarbinska, Artistic Director
Valery Georgiev (kaval), Patrick Yakono (kaval, bagpipe)
Ivo Kaltchev (piano), Jeni Maneva (piano)
Join us for a captivating evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Vocal Ensemble ORFEIA and the enduring power of Bulgarian musical tradition. Through traditional songs, vibrant costumes, poetry, ancient instruments, distinctive musical styles, and deeply rooted traditions, this special concert offers a rare and immersive encounter with the extraordinary cultural heritage of Bulgaria. Experience the power, richness, uniqueness, and timeless beauty of Bulgarian traditional folklore - a musical heritage shaped over centuries and carried from one generation to the next.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:00pm
Free Admission
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, 1621 22nd Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Bulgarian wine reception will follow the concert
VIVA LA PIANO: JIARUI LI
Prizewinner of the 2026 Lancaster International Piano Festival and Competition
A special treat for piano music lovers! Join us for a wonderful evening of piano music with Jiarui Li, an exceptionally gifted and dynamic young pianist and prizewinner of numerous national and international competitions. Her recent honors include First Prize in the 2026 Hershey Symphony Concerto Competition and Second Prize in the 2026 Lancaster International Piano Festival and Competition. The program will feature beloved masterpieces by Beethoven and Liszt - celebrating the beauty, passion, and virtuosity of the piano. Presented by the Bulgarian Music Society in collaboration with the Lancaster International Piano Festival and Competition (www.lancasterpianofest.com).
Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:00pm
Free Admission
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, 1621 22nd Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Wine reception will follow the concert