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"Both composers are among the colossi of Italian opera, prominent representatives of the bel canto style, but it is interesting to see how this style is translated into their chamber music. Bellini's works are mostly lyrical, intimate; while Verdi's works have his typical sweep and vital energy.
The piano pieces to be played highlight these two different characters of music, refracted through the styles of Debussy and Liszt. Each song, each piece, tells a different story in its own way, but they are all experiences that usually prevail in winter: intimate moments with loved ones by the fire, or festive merriment in large company. "
Miroslav Georgiev
"Throughout the ages, chamber music has distinguished itself as music for a select and elite society. From the madrigals of Claudio Monteverdi and the incredible songs of Gesualdo di Venosa for their time to the classical quartets of Haydn and Mozart, it has held a special place in the lives of all those who cannot do without classical music. Only a hundred years ago, the greatest radical of the twentieth century, Schoenberg clothed music in the "new skin" of atonality and dodecaphony. He believed that it was only for a very strictly limited circle of "enlightened" people. I, on the other hand, believe that we live in a time when chamber music, and all music, should be accessible to all and unite us. In this sense, I want the programme we are going to present to reach as many people as possible. We already have our temple of the classics in the opera, but we must not forget that music is not limited to that."
ELENA MISHINOVA graduated from the National School of Music and Performing Arts "Prof. П. Vladigerov", Sofia. She graduated in classical singing in 2013. She graduated in 2017 at the National Academy of Music "Prof. P. MISHINSKY". П. Vladigerov" Sofia with a degree in classical singing under prof. Dr. Maria Belcheva. She graduated in 2018 at NMA "Prof. П. Vladigerov" Sofia with a degree in vocal pedagogy under prof. Dr. Maria Belcheva. While still a student she performed in concerts and performances with the Academic Symphony Orchestra, Vratsa Symphony Orchestra, Pazardzhik Symphony Orchestra, Stara Zagora State Opera, Burgas State Opera, Ruse State Opera. He worked as a soloist at the State Opera Rousse in the 2018/19 season, where he played the roles of Adina from the opera "Elixir of Love"- Donizetti, Musetta from the opera "Bohemi"- Puccini, Lisa from the operetta "Countess Maritza"- Kalman. Since 2019 she is in the ensemble of the State Opera Stara Zagora as an artist-choir member. In her repertoire are the roles of Oscar from the opera "Masked Ball"- Verdi, Jessie from the opera "Mahagonny"- Kurtweil, Frasquita from the opera "Carmen"- Bizet, Medea from the opera "Trajan in Thrace"- Cattelli. He won: first prize at the Fifth International Competition "Art Stars" Stars of Art Varna in 2019, first prize, special prize and scholarship at the competition for Bulgarian music "Varban Varbanov" in 2012, second prize at the competition for German and Austrian music in Varna. Burgas in 2013, second prize from the competition "Romansiada" in 2016, first prize from the competition "Art Stars Stars of Art" in Burgas, Bulgaria. Varna in 2019.
MIROSLAV GEORGIEV graduated from the National Academy of Music "Prof.. П. Vladigerov" with a major in piano, master's degree, in the class of prof. Daniela Andonova, and conducting in the class of prof. Ivaylo Krinchev. In 2005 she also completed a second Master's degree in piano at the University of South Florida, USA. Thanks to his numerous contacts with artists from both the Eastern and Western schools, Miroslav Georgiev gained a thorough, complex knowledge of piano technique and interpretation. In addition, his considerable experience in a variety of musical fields (chamber music, orchestral conducting, accompaniment and accompaniment, singing, and even pop music) gives him a universal view and understanding of virtually all musical eras and styles.
Miroslav Georgiev has been awarded prizes at national and international competitions, including Albert Roussel - Sofia, Carl Filch - Sibiu, Dimitar Nenov - Razgrad, etc. His active concert activity in recent years includes recitals, concerts, recordings and participation in festivals in Bulgaria, Austria, France, Luxembourg, USA and Brazil, both as a soloist and as a participant in chamber ensembles, and also as a conductor. In 2002 Miroslav Georgiev gave a recital at the Debussy House-Museum in Paris as part of the prize for the best performance of a French piece at the Albert Roussel Competition. His work as soloist, chamber musician and accompanist on a variety of instruments and voices has earned him the recognition and admiration of audiences and critics alike in Europe, the USA and Brazil.
Miroslav Georgiev will make his debut as a conductor on the big stage in 2020 with the performance of the chamber operas Love and Jealousy by Albena Vrachanska at the Sofia Music Weeks Festival.