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

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