Emil Tabakov
One of the most prominent contemporary Bulgarian conductors, composers, and authors of symphonic music, Emil Tabakov was born in Rousse on August 21, 1947. As a student at the School …
Petar Petrov – Parcheto
In collaboration with Tsvetelina Petrova “Rousse and Bulgaria mean the world to me.” One of the founders of the Bulgarian jazz music, a colorful saxophone player, a loving, committed, enthusiastic, …
Rousse State Opera
Undoubtedly, the State Opera in Rousse grounded the establishment of the city as a cultural hub way back in the 19th century and is still developing Rousse as such. In …
Pavlina Dokovska
A world-famous pianist and inspiring teacher, an engine power behind music initiatives related to the promotion of her students and Bulgaria, the Head of the Piano Department at the Mannes …
Big Band Rousse
Yet another evidence of the long-lasting traditions in musical art in the city is the Municipal Brass Band Big Band Rousse. For over 50 years now not only has it …
The Golden Fiddle
The photos in this article were kindly provided by photographer Tsvetomir Tsvetanov. The Golden Fiddle is one of the oldest folklore festivals in Bulgaria and an emblematic event for Rousse. …
Svetlin Rusev
In collaboration with Jennifer Atanassova One of the most famous musicians in the country and abroad, Svetlin Rusev is a violinist and a violin teacher and is internationally recognized for …
Emilian Gatzov – Elby
I remember Elby from the time when our high school was the focal point for many of us in those crazy teenage years. A beautiful boy from a senior class …
March Music Days Festival
When the March Music Days Festival was first held in Rousse in 1961, hardly did anyone imagine that 55 years later the city would still be the venue to attract …
Tereza Todorova
This 11-year old diva has been working at one of the most famous evening television show programs broadcast on one of our national televisions for the last two years. Yet, …
