Bulgarian Master Singers Series: Silvia Dimitrova
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ABOUT THE SERIES
New York-based Bulgarian singer Vlada Tomova, founder and director of Yasna Voices, and Sofia-based ethnomusicologist, singer, and translator Maria Stankova have curated an extraordinary series of vocal workshops with some of Bulgaria's most esteemed folk song masters.
In this series, world-renowned singers and teachers, soloists of leading ensembles and groups in Bulgaria, will teach us a song from their native region. Each class (1.5-2 hours long) will explore a different Bulgarian folkloric area and local singing style. Classes happen bi-weekly on Sundays, 1-2:30 EDT, through October 25.
The September 27 session will feature the Silvia Dimitrova, known for her work with The Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria.
This Bulgarian Master Singers Series:
- Extends much-needed support to master singers in Bulgaria, who are facing dire economic times (artists received no economic relief funds in Bulgaria)
- Provides us an invaluable opportunity to study with Bulgarian luminary folk singers from the safety of our homes, while connecting with one another in times of severe isolation in this pandemic
- Creates a virtual global community of vocalists interested in deepening their understanding of Bulgarian folk singing traditions
All workshops are held on the Zoom platform, with Vlada and Maria overseeing all the technology to assure that the workshop runs smoothly. The private Zoom link for each workshop and song materials will be sent to all registrants prior to each session. Recordings of the sessions will be shared with all registrants following each class.
Cost:
$35 per class - early registration (ends 48 hrs prior to class)
$50 per class - registration within 48 hrs to class (closes 2 hrs prior to class)
To register, send your tuition via PAYPAL to: bgmastersingers@gmail.com
(add $2 per class for processing fees)
To pay by ZELLE, send your tuition to: vladatomovatouring@gmail.com
Proposed upcoming workshop leaders include:
Galina Durmushliyska, and Neli Andreeva with songs from Dobrudja and Shop regions, and a special presentation.
ABOUT SILVIA DIMITROVA
Silvia Dimitrova was born in Varna and raised in the village of Asparuhovo. Her mother was active in the local folklore group, where Silvia began attending singing sessions from a very young age. In 1995 she was admitted to the Philip Koutev School for Music in Kotel, where she specialized in folk singing. She went on to continue her musical education at the Music Academy in Plovdiv, where she earned her Masters Degree. After her schooling, she relocated to Sofia. In 2003, she joined the choir “The Cosmic Voices of Bulgaria”, directed by Maestra Vanya Moneva. Since 2006, she has worked as a host and musical producer for SKAT TV. She has released the three-part series of recordings “Songs from the Village of Chenge”, featuring arrangements by Hristofor Radanov and Kostadin Genchev, for Bulgarian National Radio, and has also recorded songs with the Tsvetnitsa Orchestra.