Bulgarian Cultural Events in the UK

July 2003

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2 Wednesday, 2 July, 7.30 p.m.

The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
has the pleasure of inviting you
to the charity concert
of Prof. Stefan Popov /cello/
and Jakob Fichert /piano/

Prof. Popov is a well - known cellist who is teaching at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. With his concert he is aiming to raise money towards the living expenses of the young and very talented Bulgarian musician miss Lora Marinova, who has enrolled at the GSMD and will start her cello studies this fall.
The Programme includes:
Frank - Sonata in A Major, and many miniatures by Hendel, Haydn, Sarasate, Shostakovich and other famous composers.
Tickets: 10 pounds /at the door/
Venue: The Bulgarian Embassy
186-188 Queen's Gate
London SW7 5HL

For more information call: 020 7584 9400/33 or 01234 211 478 /Prof. Popov/.

3 Thursday, 3 July, 7.30 p.m.
Wigmore Hall, London

Alexander Somov, Cello
Bogdana Popova, Piano

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in D major, Op.102 no.2
Claude Debussy: Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in d minor
Bohuslav Martinu:Variations on a Theme of Rossini
Robert Schumann: Fünf Stücke im Volkston
Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in C major, Op.119

Alexander Somov is rapidly gaining recognition in the UK as an exceptionally versatile, intelligent and imaginative musician. The Principal Cello with the Northern Sinfonia, Alexander made his début as concerto soloist with the Orchestra in February 2001 and is in growing demand as a chamber musician and recitalist.
Alexander began his cello studies in Sofia aged four, and on graduating from the Sofia Music School was offered a scholarship by the Guildhall School of Music & Drama to work with Professor Stefan Popov. In London, he soon won the Gold Medal, the highest accolade at the Guildhall School, following musicians such as Jacqueline du Pré, Tasmin Little and Bryn Terfel.
In a Gala performance in June 2004, Alexander will be playing the Schumann Cello Concerto with The Northern Sinfonia under Thomas Zehetmair, to mark the orchestra’s move to The Sage, Gateshead, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. During the year Alexander has concerto performances with the Northern Sinfonia and the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, and solo recitals in the UK and Festivals abroad. Recordings of the Prokofiev Symphony Concerto and the Haydn Cello Concertos are planned with the Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Alexander has been invited to play as Guest Principal Cello with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra,
Bogdana Popova is Professor of Piano at the National Music Academy in Sofia. Her intuitive musical and communicative skills have been highly valued by some of the most distinguished composers and performers and she is frequently invited to première and record new works, most of which have been recorded by the National Radio and TV in Bulgaria, Radio Munich, RAI and the Balkanton Record Company.
Tickets: £16, £14, £12, £10 all bookable in advance from Wigmore Hall Box Office tel: +44 (0)20 7935 2141
Box Office Hours: Mon-Sat: 10.00am-8.30pm.
Sun: 10.30am-6.30pm.
Days without concerts Mon-Fri: 10.00am-5.00pm.
No advance booking during the half hour prior to performance.
Telephone Bookings: Mon-Sat: 10.00am-7.00pm. Sun: 10.30am-6.30pm.
There is a £1 administration charge for each telephone transaction which includes the return of your tickets by first class post if time permits.
Credit Cards: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners, JCB, Switch & Solo (minimum £6).
Postal Bookings: Please make cheques payable to Wigmore Hall and add a handling charge of 50p. Tickets will then be sent out by first class post.
Booking opens to friends on 19 May, to Mailing List subscribers on 26 May, and to the General Public on 2 June
Discounts: A block booking of 12 or more is eligible for a 10% discount

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2	Wednesday, 2 July, 7.30 p.m. The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria has the pleasure of inviting you to the charity concert of Prof. Stefan Popov /cello/ and Jakob Fichert /piano/ Prof. Popov is a well - known cellist who is teaching at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. With his concert he is aiming to raise money towards the living expenses of the young and very talented Bulgarian musician miss Lora Marinova, who has enrolled at the GSMD and will start her cello studies this fall. The Programme includes: Frank - Sonata in A Major, and many miniatures by Hendel, Haydn, Sarasate, Shostakovich and other famous composers. Tickets: 10 pounds /at the door/ Venue: The Bulgarian Embassy 186-188 Queen's Gate London SW7 5HL For more information call: 020 7584 9400/33 or 01234 211 478 /Prof. Popov/.
3	Thursday, 3 July, 7.30 p.m. Wigmore Hall, London Alexander Somov, Cello Bogdana Popova, Piano Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in D major, Op.102 no.2 Claude Debussy: Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in d minor Bohuslav Martinu:Variations on a Theme of Rossini Robert Schumann: Fünf Stücke im Volkston Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in C major, Op.119 Alexander Somov is rapidly gaining recognition in the UK as an exceptionally versatile, intelligent and imaginative musician. The Principal Cello with the Northern Sinfonia, Alexander made his début as concerto soloist with the Orchestra in February 2001 and is in growing demand as a chamber musician and recitalist. Alexander began his cello studies in Sofia aged four, and on graduating from the Sofia Music School was offered a scholarship by the Guildhall School of Music & Drama to work with Professor Stefan Popov. In London, he soon won the Gold Medal, the highest accolade at the Guildhall School, following musicians such as Jacqueline du Pré, Tasmin Little and Bryn Terfel. In a Gala performance in June 2004, Alexander will be playing the Schumann Cello Concerto with The Northern Sinfonia under Thomas Zehetmair, to mark the orchestra’s move to The Sage, Gateshead, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. During the year Alexander has concerto performances with the Northern Sinfonia and the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, and solo recitals in the UK and Festivals abroad. Recordings of the Prokofiev Symphony Concerto and the Haydn Cello Concertos are planned with the Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Alexander has been invited to play as Guest Principal Cello with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Bogdana Popova is Professor of Piano at the National Music Academy in Sofia. Her intuitive musical and communicative skills have been highly valued by some of the most distinguished composers and performers and she is frequently invited to première and record new works, most of which have been recorded by the National Radio and TV in Bulgaria, Radio Munich, RAI and the Balkanton Record Company. Tickets: £16, £14, £12, £10 all bookable in advance from Wigmore Hall Box Office tel: +44 (0)20 7935 2141 Box Office Hours: Mon-Sat: 10.00am-8.30pm. Sun: 10.30am-6.30pm. Days without concerts Mon-Fri: 10.00am-5.00pm. No advance booking during the half hour prior to performance. Telephone Bookings: Mon-Sat: 10.00am-7.00pm. Sun: 10.30am-6.30pm. There is a £1 administration charge for each telephone transaction which includes the return of your tickets by first class post if time permits. Credit Cards: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners, JCB, Switch & Solo (minimum £6). Postal Bookings: Please make cheques payable to Wigmore Hall and add a handling charge of 50p. Tickets will then be sent out by first class post. Booking opens to friends on 19 May, to Mailing List subscribers on 26 May, and to the General Public on 2 June Discounts: A block booking of 12 or more is eligible for a 10% discount
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