This installment of Capriccio reissues presents orchestral songs by Pancho Vladigerov. Vladigerov has become the leading figure in Bulgarian classical music. He blended classical forms and techniques with Bulgarian folk music. And in the process, created some truly exciting music. Although I’ve enjoyed the other volumes immensely, I felt a little let down with this […]
Pancho Vladigerov
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Pancho Vladigerov Orchestral Works 2 has the good stuff
This installment of Capriccio’s reissues features Pancho Vladigerov’s shorter orchestral works. It includes the Bulgarian Rhapsody “Varda” — Vladigerov’s most-performed work. The collection also includes his Seven Symphonic Bulgarian Dances, his Romanian Dances and Symphonic Sketches suites, and the Bulgarian Suite. In his country, Vladigerov’s music is the embodiment of Bulgarian classical music. Capriccio’s series […]
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Pancho Vladigerov String Concertos true masterworks
Capriccio continues their reissue of Pancho Vladigerov recordings with his collected string concertos. Though these recordings were originally done in the 1970s, they all sound quite good in this release. The sound, though a little soft, still has plenty of detail. And that’s especially important for this volume. Pancho Vladigerov defined Bulgarian classical music. His […]
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Pancho Vladigerov Orchestral Works Bulgarian Masterpieces
It’s hard to describe the role Pancho Vladigerov plays in Bulgarian classical music. Like Antonin Dvorak, Vladigerov took the music of his native land and brought it into the realm of classical music. Vladigerov’s works tend to superficially follow standard classical forms, but the cadences, rhythms, and harmonies are all formed from Bulgarian folk elements. […]
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Pancho Vladigerov Reissue Series Leads With Piano Concertos
In his native Bulgaria, composer and pianist Pancho Vladigerov is considered a national treasure. A treasure, perhaps, that was a little too closely guarded until now. For some reason, it’s always been difficult to access Vladigerov’s music outside of his Bulgaria. Thanks to Capriccio, the world will finally discover what it’s been missing. This release […]
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The Celebratory Suites of Pancho Vladigerov
In Bulgaria, Pancho Vladigerov is almost considered the founder of classical music. Like Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvorak, he deftly blended his country’s folk music with Western classical traditions. And like those composers, he created music of both national and international appeal. The characteristic odd meters of Slavic folk music gives Vladigerov’s compositions a bubbling […]