News - USA, Washington, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria

The 18th Concert Season of the Bulgarian Music Society Concert Series in Washington, D.C., was opened with an impressive concert at the Bulgarian Embassy. Organized in partnership with the Washington International Young Artists Music Series, the event featured eleven talented, prize-winning musicians who performed a diverse program of piano, violin, voice, winds, and chamber music. The evening featured works by Chopin, Liszt, Fauré, Bellini, Ravel, Villa-Lobos, Pann, Zi, and Xinyang.

In their welcoming remarks, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Bulgarian Embassy, Stefka Yovcheva, and the Bulgarian Music Society’s Artistic Director, Dr. Ivo Kalchev, highlighted the enduring partnership between the Embassy and the Society. For 18 years, this collaboration has showcased exceptional artists and brought outstanding music to the Bulgarian community and local and international audiences, enriching the cultural life of the U.S. capital.

We wish the Bulgarian Music Society a wonderful and successful concert season!