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In October 2026, Varna will host the second stage of a creative choral exchange project between the Children's Choir "Dobri Hristov" (part of the Municipal Center for Personal Development – ​​Children's Complex in Varna) and the Children's Choir "Cantemus" from Hamburg, Germany. The project was conceived and realized by conductors Galina Stanisheva, Corinna Bergemann, and Clemens Bergemann. The project began in May, when the Bulgarian children visited Hamburg. From October 15 to 20, Varna will host the second stage of the exchange, with the "Cantemus" children being welcomed by their peers from the Children's Choir "Dobri Hristov". The Children's Choir "Cantemus" from Hamburg was founded in 1999 by Corinna and Clemens Bergemann. The choir’s work places great emphasis on classical vocal training, intensive choral and project-based activities, and interactions with…

A spectacular opening of the 100th edition of the "Varna Summer" International Music Festival. An impressive performance by the children from the choir named after composer Dobri Hristov—one of the festival's founders!     The premiere performance of the cantata-poem "The Most Bulgarian Time – 1876" by Prof. Milko Kolarov, conducted by Delyana Lazarova, moved the audience and drew thunderous applause!                        

Prof. Milko Kolarov held a working meeting with Ilina Mihaylova, a solist at the Varna State Opera, and Galina Stanisheva, conductor of the Children's Choir "Dobri Hristov". The meeting focused on rehearsing Prof. Kolarov’s monumental work, "Cantata-Poem for the Quintessentially Bulgarian Time – 1876," dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising. The premiere performance will take place in just a few days during the official opening of the 100th anniversary edition of the "Varna Summer" International Music Festival. The Children's Choir "Dobri Hristov" will make a special appearance at the festival's opening at the personal invitation of the iconic Varna-based composer. Photo: Emiliyan Yalamov

The Men's Choir from Sofia will perform in Varna this October. This event serves as a continuation of the creative collaboration between the choir from the capital and the "Dobri Hristov" Children's Choir of the Municipal Children's Complex in Varna.     Just a few days ago, the students of conductor Galina Stanisheva performed for the Sofia audience as part of the 57th edition of the "Sofia Music Weeks" International Festival. The young singers won the hearts of the audience at the Biad Hall. The trip was made possible with the support of the Varna Municipality’s Culture Fund! "These inspired singers from different generations, united by the power of music, demonstrated that the Bulgarian vocal tradition and beautiful choral music are alive and have a future!" Stanisheva said upon her…

The Children's Choir "Dobri Hristov" from the Municipal Children's Complex in Varna is traveling to the capital, where it will share the stage with the Sofia Men's Choir this Saturday. Conductor Galina Stanisheva’s young singers will perform for the audience at the Biad Hall starting at 7:00 PM.     The concert is taking place as part of the "Sofia Music Weeks" International Festival. Works by Bulgarian and international composers will be performed by singers of various generations who are inspired by and dedicated to beautiful choral music. Earlier in the week, choristers from the Municipal Children's Complex in Varna also participated in a workshop led by the "Vasil Arnaudov" Sofia Chamber Choir.            

The Children's Choir "Dobri Hristov" from the Municipal Children's Complex in Varna is departing for Hamburg, Germany, in just a few days. The trip follows an invitation from the Children's Choir "Cantemus" for a joint creative project. During their stay in Germany, the choir members from Varna will participate in collaborative workshops with their new friends and present their repertoire in three concerts. Conductors Clemens Bergemann and Galina Stanisheva met at the 21st edition of the EUROTREFF International Children's and Youth Choir Festival in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, where the idea for this creative exchange was born. "This is a wonderful opportunity for both choirs to experience different cultures and forge new friendships. In October 2026, the 'Dobri Hristov' Children's Choir will welcome their friends from the 'Cantemus' Choir to Varna," said…

The Children's Choir "Dobri Hristov"—part of the Municipal Children's Complex in Varna—will have the privilege of participating in the premiere performance of the *Cantata-Poem for the Quintessential Bulgarian Era: 1876*, a work by Prof. Milko Kolarov. This performance will take place during the opening of the "Varna Summer" International Music Festival, scheduled for June 27 of this year. The composer has been in contact with the choir's conductor, Galina Stanisheva, and intensive rehearsals are already underway. Prof. Kolarov’s work is scored for mixed choir, children's choir, soprano soloist, narrator, and large symphony orchestra. He dedicated the piece to the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising.     The creative collaboration between Prof. Milko Kolarov and the Children's Choir "Dobri Hristov" has a long-standing tradition. "Each new project brings a fresh…

For the "Dobri Hristov" Children's Choir at the Municipal Children's Complex in Varna, the year 2025 was marked by a highly significant anniversary: ​​the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Dobri Hristov. Under the direction of Galina Stanisheva and featuring pianists Bilyana Eneva and Damyan Radev, all of the choir's concerts, festivals, and tours were dedicated to this noble and significant mission.           "The past year was filled with hard work, dedication, and inspiration. Supported by their parents and loved ones, and driven by a love for the choral art, the children sang together—as one—of life, hope, friendship, and light," shared Stanisheva. Key engagements for the choir in 2025 include: participation in the 28th "Dobri Voynikov" International Children’s and Youth Choral Festival in Shumen; the…

For another consecutive year, the Children's choir "Dobri Hristov" took part in the “Bulgaria Sings” initiative, held from April 11 to April 13, 2025, in the city of Varna.

Children's choir "Dobri Hristov" took part with two concerts at the 28th International Choral Festival – Dobri Voynikov in the city of Shumen on April 4, 2025. You can watch videos of some of the performances at the following links: “Kafal sviri” – arr. Petar Lyondev - https://www.facebook.com/100063154782758/videos/664968916257647 “Zakukala kukuviца” – music by Filip Kutev – https://www.facebook.com/100063154782758/videos/501326219578899