Union of Bulgarian Composers Chairman Tsenko Minkin told BTA the Sofia Philharmonic had a "landmark evening" on Monday. He was commenting on its first concert in the Grand Hall of the Berlin Philharmonic. "Moreover, it took place in the iconic hall of the Berlin Philharmonic, which is significant for every world-class musician and orchestra. And this is the first concert the Sofia Philharmonic has given in that hall, which was built directly under Herbert von Karajan's control," Minkin said.
"I would say there was a significant performance last night, a worthy performance by the wonderful Bulgarian musicians and, of course, the fantastic [pianist] Ludmil Angelov. We saw a compact, organized, mobilized philharmonic - mobilized, in the good sense of the word, to prove that it has a place among the world-class orchestras.
"This was a lovely night and we were here to support this performance of Bulgarian musicianship, to empathize and rejoice. The German audience's response was outstanding. I myself would be glad if this is the first of a series of tours of Europe's capitals for the Sofia Philharmonic," Minkin said.
The programme included Pancho Vladigerov's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4.
The Sofia Philharmonic's first ever concert in the Grand Hall of the Berlin Philharmonic on December 12 took place on the initiative of the Bulgarian Cultural Institute Berlin and celebrated its 60th anniversary.
The concert was attended by Bulgaria's Culture Minister Velislav Minekov, the Bulgarian Ambassador in Berlin, Elena Shekerletova, the Cultural Institute's Director Borislav Petranov, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev, Union of Bulgarian Composers Chair Tsenko Minkin, Katrin Budde, Chair of the Bundestag's Committee on Cultural and Media Affairs, Tim Kurth, President of the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GBCCI), GBCCI CEO/Managing Director Mitko Vassilev, President Rumen Radev's wife Desislava Radeva, Bundestag members and diplomats.
BTA is a media partner of the Sofia Philharmonic.
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