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Njagul Tumangelov plays Bruch, Zamecnik & Vladigerov

1 CD / Gega New / 2012-04-10

Works: Max Bruch: Concerto for Violin no 2 in D minor, Op. 44; Evzen Zamecnik: Etudes (12) on Technical Problems in Performing Contemporary Music, for violin; Pancho Vladigerov: Chant, Op. 21/2; Bulgarian R...
Performers: Njagul Tumangelov; Noev, Bojidar
Conductors: Wallberg, Heinz

Violinist Njagul Tumangelov has served as concertmaster of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, the Austrian Radio and Television Orchestra and the Bavarian Radio and Television Orchestra....continue...
Recording information: Austria (04/07/1977/11/10/1978); Studio 3, Bavarian Radio Studios, Munich (04/07/1977/11/10/1978); Austria (1984); Studio 3, Bavarian Radio Studios, Munich (1984)....continue...

Albert Pace: Ghanjiet ta' Bniedem Solitarju

1 CD / Gega New / 2011-05-10

Works: Albert Pace: Ghanjiet ta' Bnidem Solitarju (Songs of a Solitary Man), for voice & orchestra
Performers: Buttigieg, Albert; Vincenti, Charles
Conductors: Nagel, Hans-Jurgen

This is a song cycle for tenor, baritone, choir and chamber orchestra written in 2007 by Maltese composer Albert Pace set to the poetry of...continue...
Recording information: Chapel of the Porziuncola House of the Franciscan Fathe (10/08/2009-10/13/2009)....continue...

Rumen Balyozov: Works for Violoncello & Piano

1 CD / Gega New / 2011-03-08

Works: Rumen Balyozov: Wedding capriccio, for cello; Bestiary, for cello & piano; Children's Stories (2), for piano; Welcome 20th century, for cello; Capriccio on another occasion "Moz-art a la...", for cel...
Performers: Nikolov, Radoslav [Piano]; Nikolov, Ventseslav [Cello]

Bulgarian composer Rumen Balyozov studied at the National Academy of Music majoring in composition and cello. He has been a member of the cello section...continue...

Concerto Works for Orchestra / Brno Philharmonic ORchestra

1 CD / Gega New / 2009-11-10

Works: Georgi Minchev: Contrasts, for orchestra; Monodia & Concerto Grosso, for viola, cembalo, percussions & strings; Concert Music, for orchestra
Performers: Penkov, Dimitar
Conductors: Milanov, Rossen; Djouroff, Plamen; Stefanov, Vassil

Georgi Minchev (b.1939) attended the Bulgarian State Conservatory and studied with Rodion Schedrin in Moscow. He has also worked with Olivier Messiaen. This disc offers...continue...

Walking Through Styles - Pergilesi / Kastorsky, Oshakova, et al

1 CD / Gega New / 2009-11-10

Works: Giovanni Pergolesi: Work(s); Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Sonatina for flute & guitar, Op. 205; Carl Nielsen: Tågen letter (The Fog Is Lifting), for flute & harp (Moderen); Ivan Jekov: Dialogue, f...
Performers: Kastori, Kalli; Oshavkova, Lydia

The Bulgarian flutist Lydia Oshavkova and the Greek guitarist Kalli Kastori have performed together since 1998. The have participated in international festivals and given concerts...continue...

Vodenitcharov: Maji music, Rain-making song, Répliques, etc / Palikarov, Francher, et al

1 CD / Gega New / 2009-05-12

Works: Yassen Vodenitcharov: Maji music; Rain-making song; Studies (4) for Harpsichord; Répliques; Songs (6) for dead leaves
Performers: Fancher, Susan; Joly, Celine; Kassabova-Kushinchanova, Rozalina; Malézieux, Sylvain
Conductors: ; Palikarov, Grigor
Ensemble: Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Ensemble Contemporain de Montréal; French Flute Orchestra

Born in 1964, Yassen Vodenitcharov studied at the Sofia National Conservatory and graduated from the Paris National Conservatory. He is a graduate of IRCAM in...continue...

Bulgarian Choral Vol. 3 - Bulgarian choir laureates of international competitions

1 CD / Gega New / 2008-03-01

Works: Peter Stoupel: Let There Always Be a Song, for children's chorus & piano; Todor Popov: Chorale, for children's chorus; Vladimir Panchev: Miniatures (3), for children's chorus; Zoltán Kod&aacut...
Performers: Bodenova, Gena Ivanova; Borissova, Olga; Donkov, Ivailo; Evstatieva, Stefka; Gerdjikov, Yossif; Grigorov, Dimitar; Hristov, Peter; Kazandjieva, Ivelina; Mihranian, Hachik; Peneva, Natalia; Stoichev, ...
Conductors: Vicheva, Veneta; Mednikarov, Zahari; Pavlovich, Petya; Pastarmadjieva, Stefka; Blagoeva, Stefka; Grigorov, Metodi; Deliradeva, Zlatina; Blagoeva, Adriana; Nedyalkov, Hristo; Arishtirov, Hristo; Arnau...

This CD is the third of the Bulgarian Choral Arts series released on the initiative of the Bulgarian Choirs' Union on the occasion of its...continue...

Bartók, Schnittke: Viola Concertos / Penkov, Athineos, Bulgarian National Radio Orchestra

1 CD / Gega New / 2008-03-01

Works: Béla Bartók: Concerto for Viola, Sz 120; Alfred Schnittke: Concerto for Viola
Performers: Penkov, Dimitar
Conductors: Athinaos, Nikos

During the 20th Century the viola came into its own as a solo instrument. Among the numerous new compositions inspired by the viola's specific, unique...continue...

Naked Tango - Satie, Helps, Nazareth, et al / Svetozar Ivanov

2 CD / Gega New / 2008-02-01

Works: John Cage: Perpetual Tango; Robert Helps: Radiance; Recollections; Eventually the Carousel Begins; Ernesto Nazareth: Tango "Ninth of July"; William Tisdale: Galiarda; Pavana Chromatica; Igor Stravins...
Performers: Ivanov, Svetozar

Svetozar Ivanov is a graduate of the Bulgarian National University and holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan. He writes:...continue...

20th & 21st Century Works for Two Pianos & Percussion

1 CD / Gega New / 2007-12-01

Works: Béla Bartók: Sonata for 2 Pianos and Percussion, Sz 110; Ari Ben-Shabetai: Hora
Performers: Drewnowski, Michal; Kukudov, Radosver; Varbanov, Ivo; Yotzov, Christo
Conductors:
Ensemble: Voland Quartet

The concept behind this disc is so logical, but no one thought of it before! Here are exciting, unfamiliar works inspired by the famous Bartok...continue...

A Composer Portrait - Krassimir Taskov

1 CD / Gega New / 2007-11-01

Works: Krassimir Taskov: Archaic Pictures; Mutuality; Nava Fragments no 2; Pezzo Diafonico; Transfiguration IV
Performers: Atanassova, Ani; Bozhkov, Stoyan; Gerova, Lyudmila; Taskov, Krassimir; Tsanev, Dimitar
Conductors: ; Ushev, Stanislav
Ensemble: Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Eolina Quartet

Krassimir Taskov studied under Ton de Leeuw and Andrei Ehspai. As the dean of Bulgarian conductors, Vassil Kazandjiev has written, "Taskov's skills are supported by...continue...

Contemporary Bulgarian Composers Vol 2 - Kandov, et al

1 CD / Gega New / 2006-05-01

Works: Krassimir Kyurkchiisky: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Händel, for orchestra; Alexander Kandov: Music for Orchestra; Alexander Tanev: Construction Music, for orchestra; Simeon Pironkoff: Nig...
Conductors: Manolov, Dimiter; Djurov, Plamen

Although best-known for its comprehensive folk and traditional music catalog, the Gega label often releases collections of contemporary classical composers. These works are prime examples...continue...

20th Century Bulgarian Cello Music / Anatoli Krastev, et al

1 CD / Gega New / 2004-09-01

Works: Petar Khristoskov: Fantasia for Cello solo, Op. 15; Marin Goleminov: Sonata for Cello solo; Georgi Arnaudov: Kells; Milcho Leviev: Reflected Meditation; Augusburg Polka for Cello; Emil Tabakov: Bis; ...
Performers: Krastev, Anatoli

Live in Sofia - Brahms, Debussy, Schoenfield / Kapelle Trio

1 CD / Gega New / 2003-04-01

Works: Johannes Brahms: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 in B major, Op. 8; Claude Debussy: Trio for Piano and Strings in G major; Paul Schoenfield: Café Music
Performers: Farrell, Felice; Mardirossian, Kevork; Phillips, Lee
Conductors:
Ensemble: Kapelle Trio

Russian Music - Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Shchedrin

1 CD / Gega New / 2003-03-01

Works: Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for Violin and Piano no 2 in D major, Op. 94bis; Dmitri Shostakovich: Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 134; Rodion K. Shchedrin: Humoresque; In the style of Albeniz
Performers: Angelov, Ludmil; Eschkenazy, Vesko

Musica Slavica - Slavic Organ Music / Neva Krysteva

1 CD / Gega New / 2003-01-01

Works: Mikolaj z Krakowa: Alia poznanie; Hayducky; Anonymous: Tabulatura Ioannis de Lyublin canonic; Krakow Holy Spirit Monastery Tablatur; Lipsk Museum Lute Tablature; Victimae paschali laudes; Bohuslav Ce...
Performers: Krysteva, Neva

Stamitz, Penderecki: Viola Concertos / Dimitar Penkov, et al

1 CD / Gega New / 2002-12-01

Works: Carl Stamitz: Concerto for Viola no 1 in D major; Krzysztof Penderecki: Concerto for Viola
Performers: Penkov, Dimitar
Conductors: Kazandjiev, Vassil; Ceccato, Aldo
Ensemble: North German Radio Symphony Orchestra; Sofia Symphony Orchestra

Celtic Influences / Marchese, Stevens-Estabrook, Naoumoff

1 CD / Gega New / 2002-12-01

Works: Emile Naoumoff: Sweet Lucy; I Leave You Now; Polegnala e Todora; Quick Dance "Rutchenitza"; Quiet Street in Triavna; Slower Dance "Bavna Rutchenitza"; William Byrd: The woods so wild, MB 85; Lavolta ...
Performers: Marchese, Catherine; Naoumoff, Emile; Stevens-Estabrook, Sarah

Guitar Impressions - Music for Two Guitars / Hebb, Svitt

1 CD / Gega New / 2002-09-01

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Pavane, Op. 50; Leonard Williams: Spanish and South American Folksongs; Jacques Ibert: Paraboles; Witold Lutoslawski: Folk Melodies (12) for Piano; Isaac Albéniz: Barcarola...
Performers: Hebb, Bernard; Svit, Finn

Vladigerov, Taneyev, Stoyanov, Djourov / Ivan Effimov

1 CD / Gega New / 2001-02-26

Works: Pancho Vladigerov: Sonatina Concertante, for piano in F sharp minor, Op. 28; Alexander Tanev: Sonata, for piano; Pencho Stoyanov: Sonata for Piano; Metamorphoses, for piano; Roger Dixon: Sonata in on...
Performers: Eftimov, Ivan

Christi Geburt 2000 - Orthodox Liturgy /Petrov-Iochan, et al

1 CD / Gega New / 2001-02-26

Works: Ivan Petrov-Iochan: Christi Geburt, orthodox liturgy
Performers: Milcheva-Nonova, Alexandrina; Nikolov, Nikola; Pankova, Nikolina; Petrov-Iochan, Ivan; Vocals], Nicola Ghiuselev [Bass
Conductors: Robev, Georgi

Tutev: Longing for the Lost Harmony, Calvinom, etc / Sofia

1 CD / Gega New / 2000-09-19

Works: Georgi Tutev: Metamorphoses for 13 string instruments; Calvinomuosaik, for mixed ensemble; Longing for the Lost Harmony, for keyboard, percussion, kaval & stringed orchestra
Performers: Krusteva, Kalina
Conductors: Dafov, Yordan; Denev, Ljubomir

Leviev: Chamber Music / Trichkova, Leviev, Krastev, et al

1 CD / Gega New / 2000-08-01

Works: Milcho Leviev: A Chlid's Day, minatures (7) for bass clarinet, viola, harp & vibraphone; Augsburg Polka, for cello; Nocturno (The Winder of Our Discontent), for piano; Quartet for Strings in 4 moveme...
Performers: Gerov, Valentin; Krastev, Anatole; Leviev, Milcho

Prokofiev, Schnittke: Cello Sonatas / Nikolov, Yoychev

1 CD / Gega New / 2000-01-18

Works: Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata for Cello and Piano in C major, Op. 119; Alfred Schnittke: Sonata for Cello and Piano no 1
Performers: Nikolov, Ventseslav; Yoychev, Rostislav

Mintchev: Compositions / Müller, Hamel, Natchev, et al

1 CD / Gega New / 1999-10-26

Works: Georgi Minchev: "SentiMetal" Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra; Farenheit 451, ballet
Performers: Muller, Michael

Leroy: Nanouk l'Esquimau, Dracula / Metarythmes de l'air

1 CD / Gega New / 1999-06-22

Works: Christian Leroy: Nanouk l'Esquimau (Nanook of the North); Dracula
Performers: Gillis, Jeannot; Leroy, Christian

Contemporary Bulgarian Composers Vol 1 - Spassov: Chants

1 CD / Gega New / 1999-06-22

Works: Ivan Spassov: Easter music for Christ's sufferings, death and resurrection, for soloists, women's chorus & organ; The Sanctification of the heavenly space; Miserere, for soloists, women's chorus & or...
Performers: Genova, Tiha
Conductors: Chetinian, Krikor; Papazian, Bedros
Ensemble: ; Orchestral Ensemble

Arnaoudov - Compositions / Musica Nova

1 CD / Gega New / 1998-08-01

Works: Georgi Arnaoudov: The Circle of Rites, for soprano voice & chamber ensemble; Svarog Rituel, Ritual I for piano; Ritual No 2 for piano "Incarnation Dans la LumiFre"; Ritual 3 for solo cello "Borges Fr...
Performers: Krusteva, Kalina; Maximova, Emilia; Pavlov, Christo; Vodenicharov, Boyan
Conductors: Djurov, Plamen
Ensemble: Ensemble Musica Nova

Nightingales / Vassily Arnaudov Sofia Chamber Choir

1 CD / Gega New / 1996-04-01

Works: Erasmus Widmann: Wohlauf, ihr Gäste gut; Clément Janequin: Ce moys de may, chanson for 4 voices, M. 1/10; Thomas Morley: God morrow, faye ladies of the may, madrigal for 3 voices; Ludwig ...
Performers: Stiglich, Irina
Conductors: Pavlovitch, Theodora; Stiglich, Irina
Ensemble: ; Vassil Arnaudov Sofia Chamber Choir

Contemporary Bulgarian Piano Music / Boyan Vodenicharov

1 CD / Gega New / 1995-07-01

Works: Alexander Kandov: Las mariposas nocturnas; Gheorghi Arnaoudov: Svarog Rituel; Ritual II "Incarnation dans la lumiere"; Ivan Spassov: Waterfall; Boyan Vodenicharov: Preludium 2
Performers: Vodenicharov, Boyan

Tochkova, Charpentier, Godefroid / Youliana Tochkova

1 CD / Gega New / 1994-09-01

Works: Youliana Tochkova: Concerto for Harp; Arpeggio; L. Charpentier: Rhapsody for Harp; Félix Godefroid: Etude de Concert for Harp in E flat major, Op. 193
Performers: Tochkova, Youliana
Conductors: Patrouilleau, D.
Ensemble: Collegium Musicum Bankya

Orthodox Wedding Ceremony and New Year Service / Popsavov

1 CD / Gega New / 1993-12-01

Works: Stepan Degtyaryov: Come fom Lebanon, Bride; Prokimen, Hallelujah, Glory; Rejoice Isaiah, Holy Martyrs, Glory to You, Lord Jesus Christ; Miroslav Popsavov: Psalm 127; Smolenski: Extended litany; Alexa...
Conductors: Popsavov, Miroslav
Ensemble: Chorus

Catherine Marchese - Bassoon Recital

1 CD / Gega New / 1993-11-01

Works: François Devienne: Sonatas (6) for Bassoon and Basso Continuo, Op. 24; Camille Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano in G major, Op. 168; Romance for Horn and Orchestra in F major, Op. ...
Performers: Marchese, Catherine; Naoumoff, Emile

Good Friday / Bulgarian Orthodox Liturgy

1 CD / Gega New / 1993-03-01

Works: Nikolai Kedrov Jr.: Velika ektenia (Great Litany); N. Bakhmetev: Blagoobraznii Jossif (Good-Looking Joseph); Kanon for Good Saturday; Vsyakoe dihanie (Every Breath); Traurno Svyati Bozhe (Mournful "H...
Conductors: Popsavov, Miroslav
Ensemble: Chorus

Naoumoff: Chamber & Solo Works

1 CD / Gega New / 1992-03-01

Works: Emile Naoumoff: Echo; Elegies (3) for Bassoon and Piano; Cantus firmus for Oboe and Strings; Quartet for Strings in one movement; Fantasy for Organ