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Bulgarian voices need no special introduction. It is sufficient to mention some of the most prominent ones in order to be convinced of their splendor. Boris Christoff, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Nicola Ghiuselev, Julian Konstantinov, Ghena Dimitrova, Raina Kabaivanska, Anna Tomowa-Sintow, as well as The Mystery of The Bulgarian Voices and Trio "Bulgarka," are names that have been synonymous with perfection and uniqueness for a long time. It is a well-known fact that Bulgarians, due perhaps to their facial structure, are very gifted singers - their oral cavity is perfect for the complete development of sound. Such is the claim made by Herbert von Karajan, who worked with Bulgarian singers throughout his career. Whether this is pure anatomy, a mystery, or simply a natural phenomenon, Bulgarian voices are and have always been a model for exceptional quality in vocal art.
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The Great Voices of Bulgaria is an art institution founded by Zdravko Mihaylov in 1971, and bears its current name since 1990. Since 1999, its Musical Director and conductor is Ilia Mihaylov. It consists of three choirs - male classical, mixed, and a female folk choir, each of which has its own individual appearance, repertoire, and lead singers. For over thirty years, this organization has presented the world with the best of Bulgarian vocal and choral tradition. |
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Today, The Great Voices of Bulgaria aims to further
develop and enrich their musical heritage and experience. The new projects of the organization will
endeavor to carry the art of Bulgarian music into the Third Millennium, preserving its tradition while
merging it with contemporary art forms. Collaboration with other styles of music and different forms
of artistic expression such as cinema, dance, contemporary and film music will create new ways for
presenting Bulgarian music in the world today. |
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