International Folk Dance Association   of University City presents . . .
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A concert and folk dance party featuring
the Bulgarian folk music ensemble

BULGARI

Saturday, May 22, 1999 at 8:00 p.m.
Church of the Holy Communion
7401 Delmar Blvd.  (see map)
University City (St. Louis), Missouri

Bulgari (the name is stressed on the first syllable) is known for its innovative, fast-paced, virtuoso performances of dance songs and instrumental tunes in Bulgaria's famous additive meters, as well as its renditions of the highly ornamented, nonmetric songs of eastern Bulgaria. The ensemble presents authentic interpretations of Bulgarian folk music, a rich and soulful musical tradition that reflects old world village life and the intermingling of cultures in the Balkan Peninsula through the centuries.

Bulgari has made many recordings and has appeared on Bulgarian radio and television. The members of the group are masters and recognized soloists of the instruments that they play and of and the amazing vocal techniques that have made Bulgarian music famous worldwide:

• Georgi Doichev, gajda (bagpipe). One of Bulgaria's premier gajda players, he was for many years principal soloist with the Philip Koutev Ensemble.
• Radostina Kaneva, a leading singer for the past six years, from Thrace. She is a soloist of the Bulgarian National Radio and Television Ensemble.
• Georgi Andreev, gadulka (vertical fiddle). He is currently a director of the orchestra of the Bulgarian National Ensemble.
• Dimiter Lavchev, gadulka and tupan (drum). He has been a soloist of the Bulgarian National Radio "Sofia" for 20 years.
• Georgi Zheliazkov, kaval (end-blown flute) and voice. He is a soloist of the Bulgarian National Ensemble.
• Anton Tsambov, tambura (long-necked lute). He has been a soloist at the Bulgarian National Ensemble for 15 years.

For more on Bulgari including details of the group's U.S. tour, performance reviews, and information on the Bulgari CD, see the Bulgari Tour Web Site maintained by Doug Sears (and to whom thanks is owed for the above information). The photo above is from the cover of the CD.

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The evening will start with a concert by Bulgari, followed by international folk dancing from many different countries. Bulgari will also play some of the dance music, providing authentic and exciting live music to dance to. Beginners are very welcome. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

To order tickets, please send your check (payable to "International Folk Dance Association") and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:

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