Summer Newsletter 2024

THURSDAY
August 1, 2024, at 7 p.m.

BISHOPRIC OF NEVROKOP GOTSE DELCHEV

GALA CONCERT

Program: J.S. Bach, Dobrinka Tabakova, Franz Schubert, and Edward Elgar

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FRIDAY
August 2, 2024, at 7 p.m.

SVETLINA CULTURAL CENTER KOVACHEVITSA

OPENING NIGHT

Dosta: Bound for the Celestial
Piano Quintet
by Lora Al-Ahmad

World premiere

Program: Joseph Haydn, Franz Schubert, Lora Al-Ahmad, and Carl Maria von Weber

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SATURDAY
August 3, 2024 аt 7 p.m.

SVETLINA CULTURAL CENTER KOVACHEVITSA

SOUNDSCAPES

... then space began to toll ...
Melodies and Vibrations for Chamber Ensemble and Electronics by Peter Kerkelov

World premiere

Program: Franz Schubert, J.S. Bach, Peter Kerkelov, and Johannes Brahms

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SUNDAY
August 4, 2024, at 3 p.m.

SVETLINA CULTURAL CENTER KOVACHEVITSA

AFTERNOON CONCERT

Upon the Path of Dreams
Art Songs for Mezzo-soprano, Clarinet, and Piano Trio by Svetlin Hristov

World premiere

Program: W.A. Mozart, Aram Khachaturian, Svetlin Hristov and Edward Elgar

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FESTIVAL EXPERIENCES

Join us on August 3, 2024, at 9 p.m., immediately following the concert, for a special culinary experience prepared by our partners
Lavanda Restaurant with Rooms.

Limited availability; RSVP by July 15

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TASTES AND AROMAS OF THE REGION

Bread + Lyutenitsa + Feta = HAPPINESS

This year, we've planned several culinary partnerships with Harmonica, Uva Nestum, Garmen Hills, and others. Festival guests will have the opportunity to taste local cheeses and unique wines. They will also learn how to make traditional Bulgarian lyutenitsa and bread, savoring the delicious aromas of the region.

Before the concerts, walk around the village of Kovachevitsa and peek into the backyards of our partners where you will find delicious snacks and refreshing drinks.

VISUAL ART

Fans of visual art should visit the museum in Kovachevitsa and the Shindarova Art House, where you will meet local artists and intellectuals and hear about the rich history of the village.

In partnership with Gallery Astry, we will exhibit a special artwork by the well-known Bulgarian artist Vassil Vassilev on the second floor of the Svetlina Cultural Center.

Be sure to also visit the nearby village of Leshten, where you can see the gallery of the famous Bulgarian poet Boris Christov. Art exhibitions showcasing Bulgarian artists will be held at other locations throughout the region, including the Uva Nestum Wine and Spa lobby.

TRANSFIGURATION

Vassil Vassilev
oil on canvas, 200/200 sm

FOCUS ON OUR FESTIVAL TEAM
LYUDMIL STOYNEV, SOUND ENGINEER

We are pleased to introduce Lyudmil Stoynev (Lyucy), a violinist and sound engineer.

Lyucy has been part of our team since the first edition of the festival, recording all of our performances with love and enthusiasm. Thanks to him, we've built an impressive archive of sound recordings made with state-of-the-art equipment and are able to share our music with an international audience.

THANK YOU, LYUCY!

FOCUS ON OUR PARTNERS
GARMEN HILLS

Many adventure lovers and entrepreneurs share our love for the Rhodope Mountains. Meet Christophe Lemaire and visit his Garmen Hills, an idyllic refuge of charming French chalets in the heart of the region.

Garmen Hills is a unique place where the tranquility of the village of Garmen meets the majesty of the Rhodope Mountains. It is a true oasis, offering various opportunities for family vacations, groups, and corporate meetings. Guests are accommodated in the resort's French chalets: Blue View Villa, Green View Villa, Cleopatra and Orpheus House, and others. The restaurant offers a delicious menu of Bulgarian and French traditional cuisine.

RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION

DONATE A CHAIR IN KOVACHEVITSA
BEFORE JULY 15

For those of you who wish to support our festival by leaving a special message on one of the chairs at the Svetlina Cultural Center, we invite you to join this initiative by mid-July so that we can order and install the plaques.

Thank you for your support and understanding!

More information HERE.

Our sponsors & partners:

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