GALA CONCERT–SPECTACLE DEDICATED TO BULGARIAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Ondaatje Lecture Theatre (1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR)
22 May (Friday)
17:30 – Doors open & exhibition bazaar
19:00 – Concert begins
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On the occasion of 24 May – the Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture, the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London invites you to a gala concert-spectacle celebrating the power of Bulgarian literature, music, and spirit.
BEFORE THE CONCERT
From 17:30, enjoy a special atmosphere featuring:
an exhibition-bazaar of Bulgarian artists based in London
a selection of Bulgarian wines presented by Ivo Varbanov
traditional Bulgarian delicacies
PERFORMERS
Ilin Iliev – guitar, kaval, vocals
Maria Georgieva – vocals
Dorian Dimitrov – piano
String Quartet
Rene Karabash
Izidora Angel
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Specially created film “From the Alphabet to the World”
Classical works by Bulgarian composers
Folk songs and contemporary interpretations
Ethno-jazz performances
Literary readings
HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENING
A special appearance by
Rene Karabash – the second Bulgarian author after Georgi Gospodinov to be shortlisted among the six finalists for the prestigious International Booker Prize,
and
Izidora Angel – the translator bringing Bulgarian literature to the global stage.
Join us for an inspiring evening where Bulgaria resonates, speaks, and brings people together.
Book a seat HERE


