Sofia Boy's Choir
The Sofia Boys' Choir was the first boys' choir in Bulgaria founded in 1968. Conductor of the choir since 1989 is Adriana Blagoeva who graduated the State Academy of Music choral conducting subject. Under her leadership the choir is increasing its great concerting and recording activity and wins plenty of prestige international prizes. The repertoire is various. Except the Bulgarian choral music works from different music styles since the XIV-th century till nowadays are performed. The Bulgarian National Radio and Bulgarian National Television have many records of the Sofia boys' choir. The choir has published two gramophone records, three CD's and two audio cassettes. The Sofia boys' choir is a laureate of three prizes from the 41-st International Choral Competition "Guido D'Arezo" in Italy (1993); second place in its category in the International Competition iLet the Nation Singi in Toronto, Canada (1993); the cast in the first Bulgarian choir which takes part in the competition for the Big Prize of Europe for choral singing in Tolosa (1994). The choir is a laureate of the first place prize of the International choral competition "Prof. Georgi Dimitrov" in Varna (1997), of the first place prize of the First International Choral Competition for church music "G. Dzelioli" in Leko city, Italy (1997). It wan the first place prize of the 8-th International Choral Competition in Newshatel city - Switzerland (1999).
Since November 1997 three function a youths formation to the choir which was created by former alumni of it. The Sofia Boys Choir had successful concerts in Greece, Russia, Poland, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Japan, Switzerland, Slovenia. In November 2000 the youth's formation wan the second place prize of the European folk choral competition for men's choirs in Bolzano - Italy, and the conductor A. Blagoeva wan the special prize for men's choirs in Bolzano - Italy, and the conductor Adriana Blagoeva wan the special prize for conduction mastership.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ave Maria Ave verum corpusCharles Gounod: Messe No. 4 in C Major Kyrie Gloria Sanctus O salutaris hostia Agnus DeiGiuseppe Zelioli Laudate Dominum omnes gentes Regina coeli Agnus DeiMessa facile e melodica Kyrie Gloria Credo Sanctus Benedictus Agnus Dei |
The first boys' choir in Bulgaria, founded in 1968, the Sofia Boys' Choir has
been conducted by Adrian Blagoeva since 1989, who has led them in an active
touring and recording schedule, and to numerous awards in international competitions.
All sacred music and all organ accompanied, "Laudate" features two works by
Mozart, "Ave Maria" and "Ave verum corpus," 5 works by Charles Gounod (1818-93),
including "Kyrie," "Gloria," "Sanctus," and others, and 9 works by Giuseppe
Zelioli (1880-1949), including the title song, "Regina coeli," "Agnus Dei" and
others. The clear, bell-like voices of the boys (ages 7 to 15) make "Laudate"
a treat throughout. The Sofia Boys' Choir has gained a reputation as one of
the best in the world, and it is a reputation that is well deserved. They truly
sing like angels!
| 6931 CD $15.98 |
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Missa Brevis in D, Op. 63 Kyrie Gloria Sanctus Benedictus Agnus Dei Stabat Mater dolorosa Cujus animam gementem O quam tristis Quae moerebat Quis est homo Vidit suum dulcem natum Eja Mater fons amoris Fac ut ardeat cor meum Sanctus Mater, istud agas Fac ut portem Christi mortem Inflammatus et accensus Quando corpus morietur |
Founded in 1968 for boys ages 7 to 15, about 40 of which appear in concert,
Bulgaria's SBC has been directed since 1989 by the talented Adriana Blagoeva.
They released their first CD in 1981, "Britten" was recorded in 1993. The group
has toured internationally, gaining a worldwide reputation for excellence performing
a varied repertoire which includes Renaissance, Baroque, and Contemporary compositions
by Bulgarian authors as well as large-scope cantata and oratorio works. This
CD includes 5 works by Benjamin Britten (1913-76) and 17 by Giovanni Pergolesi
(1710-36)‹the Britten pieces have some organ accompaniment and feature two female
sopranos, and the Pergolesi ones are orchestrally accompanied and feature a
mezzo-soprano. The voices of the boys soar clear and sweet, and the adult soloists
are wonderful. Heavenly sacred music, beautifully performed!
| 6932 CD $15.98 |
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Voskresenya Den (mus. Neofit Rilski) Slava Otsu (mus. Yoan Kukuzel) Dostoino Est (mus. P. Efeski) Vozlyublyu, Tya, Gospodi Voskresenie Tvoe Svyatii Boje Da Ispravitsya Molitva Moya (mus. D. Bortnyansky) Angel Vopiashe (mus. V. Makarov) tebe Poem (mus. G. Lomakin) Hervimska Pesen (mus. G. Lomakin) Otche Nash (mus. N. Kedrov) Edin Svyat (mus. V. Orlov) Razboinika Blagoaznumnago (mus. Vorotnikov) Sei Narechnii I Svyatii Den (mus. D. Bortnyansky) Dostoino Est (mus. P. Dinev) Vo Tsarstvii Tvoem (mus. D. Hristov) Elitsi Vo Hrista (D. Hristov) Heruvimska Pesen (mus. D. Hristov) Mnogaya Leta (mus. Bortnyansky) |
The Sofia Boys' Choir is one of the most prestigious Bulgarian choirs of its
kind, winner of many awards at international and national competitions. Under
the guidance of the talented Adriana Blagoeva, during the past few years the
choir has widened the range of its repertoire by including masterpieces of sacred
music both Catholic and Orthodox. The performances are distinguished by the
unique beauty of sounds of the boys' voices led by the conductor with great
skill. Each song features not only the professionalism of the great choirs,
but also precision of dynamics, accents and gradation, typical of religious
singing. The singers and their musicality, the perfectly performed tunes, the
crystal sounds, as well as the characteristic reverberation of the recordings
that recreates the atmosphere in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral leave a deep impression.
| 6933 CD $15.98 |
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Magnificat (Simon Brixi) Zwei Italienische Canzonetten Op. 4 (Johann Christian Bach) Deutsche Messe (Michael Haydn) |
On Magnificat by the Sofia Boys Choir, led by Adriana Blagoeva, the Bulgarian
choir sings rarely performed works from the late Baroque and early Classical
periods. The CD begins with the Magnificat by Czech composer Simon Brixi. This
engaging piece is for four voice choir, SATB soloists and chamber orchestra.
Also included on this release is the German Mass by Michael Haydn for four voice
choir with Soprano and Tenor soloists and organ accompaniment.
| 7164 CD $15.98 |
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