CRYSTAL LYRE FOR "LUCIA DI LAMERMOOR"

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CRYSTAL LYRE FOR "LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR" BY THE STARA ZAGORA OPERA

At an official ceremony, which took place on the stage of the State Music and Ballet Center - Sofia on the Day of the National Awakeners on November 1, the 20th annual awards of the Union of Bulgarian Musicians and Dance Artists (UBMDT) and Classic FM Radio for outstanding achievements in music and dance were announced and presented.

The prestigious award "Crystal Lyre" was given to the production team of the Stara Zagora Opera's performance of Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" composed of: conductor Ivaylo Krinchev, director Ognyan Draganov, set designer Dimo Kostadinov, costume designer Salvatore Russo, choir conductor Mladen Stanev, asst. Conductor Chris McCracken, as. director Denis Ivanov, pom. Director Penka Alexandrova, accompanists Svetlana Deneva and Denitsa Petrova. The premiere of the performance took place on December 5, 2015 within the Festival of Opera and Ballet Art-Stara Zagora.

"Crystal Lyre" and a diploma were awarded to the director of the Stara Zagora Opera and director of the production Ognyan Draganov, together with the artist Salvatore Russo by Mariana Arsenova - director of the State Music and Ballet Centre-Sofia. Ognyan Draganov said from the stage that this award is particularly special for the Stara Zagora Opera, because with the performance of the opera "Lucia di Lammermoor" the theatre made a statement about its aspiration to move forward. The director thanked the whole team that created the performance of Lucia di Lammermoor, the staff of the Stara Zagora Opera and everyone who believed in and supported the Opera during one of the most important moments for the theatre. The award is for everyone. Salvatore Russo expressed his gratitude for the high award, which is an appreciation for the work of so many people. The renowned artist noted that "Lucia di Lammermoor" is the third production he has realized together with the director Ognyan Draganov and he is pleased today with the collaboration with the Stara Zagora Opera.