The Bulgarian-Swiss Choir prepares concert with Bulgarian folk music in February

The Bulgarian–Swiss Choir invites audiences to its next concert, which will take place on February 28 at 8:00 p.m. in Romainmôtier, Canton of Vaud (Abbatiale de Romainmôtier, 2 Passage de la Petite-Cure, 1323 Romainmôtier-Envy). This was announced on Facebook by the Bulgarian–Swiss Association for Culture, Traditions, and Education Kanatitza.

The Bulgarian-Swiss Association "Kanatitza" is building a small Bulgaria outside the homeland

The Bulgarian–Swiss Choir is a unique vocal ensemble based in Switzerland, dedicated to Bulgarian folk music. The project began in 2011, when Bulgarian singer Dessislava Stefanova - founder of the London Bulgarian Choir and former soloist and assistant conductor of the prestigious Philip Koutev Ensemble in Sofia, Bulgaria - held her first seminar in Switzerland. Since then, singers from across the country, with or without Bulgarian roots, have been gathering regularly to explore and interpret Bulgaria’s vocal heritage under her guidance.

Today, the choir’s repertoire includes more than eighty Bulgarian folk songs.

Within the choir, the Bulgarian–Swiss Orchestra was also formed, bringing together musicians who play traditional instruments such as the kaval, tupan, and the tambura, as well as more contemporary ones like the accordion, violin, double bass, and darbuka. The ensemble accompanies the choir or performs independently.

Edited by Miglena Ivanova
English version: R. Petkova