Lubomir Pipkov, a Bulgarian composer, was described by his friend Dmitri Shostakovich as 'a composer who was influential'.
Composer Biography
Lubomir Pipkov's father, Panayot Pipkov, was a prominent musician, teacher, and conductor, considered one of the pioneers of professional music in Bulgaria.
Compositional Technique
One of the main characteristics of Pipkov's style is his use of irregular rhythms, which Béla Bartók suggested should be called 'Bulgarian' rhythms.
Performer Biography
Dobromir Tsenov, the pianist on this album, is a Bulgarian musician who has received high acclaim for his debut album, 'Bulgarian Classics', and is supported by the Anderson Powell Prize.
Recording & Production
This album features the first recording of 'Ancient Dance, Op. 26' and the first modern recording of 'From 1 to 15, Op. 81'.
Composer Biography
Lubomir Pipkov studied at the École Normale de Musique in Paris with notable figures like Paul Dukas, Yvonne Lefébure, and Nadia Boulanger.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pipkov's music is characterized by both the rich use of Bulgarian folklore and his mastery of twentieth-century styles.
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