Pancho Vladigerov showed a cosmopolitan side in his stage works, adapting his music to the worlds of playwrights like August Strindberg, Klabund, and George Bernard Shaw.
Historical Context
Vladigerov's musical style, which was tonal and grounded in late Romantic tradition, allowed him to continue his work largely unaffected by the ideological demands of the Communist regime.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of a series dedicated to Pancho Vladigerov's works, including orchestral works, string concertos, and piano concertos.
Composer Biography
Pancho Vladigerov (1899-1978) is considered the most important Bulgarian composer, well beyond the 20th century.
Performer Biography
The album features the Bulgarian National Radio Choir and the Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alexander Vladigerov.
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