Sofia Symphonic Orchestra
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The Sofia Symphonic Orchestra is a one of the most illustrious symphonic orchestra
s in Europe
. It was founded in 1928 under the supervision of Bulgarian musician Alexander Popov. He was the chief conductor
of the orchestra until 1956. The present activity is carried out by the Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra, the Academic Choir
and several chamber assemblies.
Now the Sofia Philharmonic - is a major cultural organization with its own concert hall "Bulgaria", uniting under its auspices, not only the symphony orchestra of 120 musicians
, but also the National Philharmonic Choir "Sviatoslav Obretenov" (80 singers), "Sophia String Quartet" ( Head of Angel Stankov), as well as numerous chamber ensembles.
Orchestra
An orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
s in Europe
Europe
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. It was founded in 1928 under the supervision of Bulgarian musician Alexander Popov. He was the chief conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
of the orchestra until 1956. The present activity is carried out by the Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra, the Academic Choir
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
and several chamber assemblies.
Now the Sofia Philharmonic - is a major cultural organization with its own concert hall "Bulgaria", uniting under its auspices, not only the symphony orchestra of 120 musicians
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, but also the National Philharmonic Choir "Sviatoslav Obretenov" (80 singers), "Sophia String Quartet" ( Head of Angel Stankov), as well as numerous chamber ensembles.