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| St. Louis Events with Balkanski Glasove Thursday, October 1, 8:30 p.m. (approx.) Live radio appearance on KDHX (88.1 FM) with John Uhlemann Friday, October 2, 10:00 a.m. (approx.) Live radio appearance on KDHX (88.1 FM) with Harriet Shanas Friday, October 2, 7:30 p.m. Concert and Bulgarian Dance Party Church of the Holy Communion Admission $5 (see map) Bring snacks or sweets if possible Saturday, October 3, 4:00 p.m. Beginning Bulgarian singing workshop with Donka Koleva Church of the Holy Communion Workshop fee $10 Please sign up in advance if possible (see contacts below) Saturday, October 3, 5:30 p.m. Potluck supper No charge if you bring a dish to share Saturday, October 3, 7:30 p.m. International Folk Dancing, with some of the music by Balkanski Glasove Church of the Holy Communion Admission $1 as usual, but suggested donation $3 |
Also: A performance at the regular folk-dance session on Saturday, October 3, and other events as shown in the accompanying timetable. Private or group lessons in Bulgarian music are available; see the contacts below if you are interested.
The Bulgarian musical ensemble Balkanski Glasove includes Nikolay Kolev on gadulka and kaval, Donka Koleva on keyboard and vocals, and their daughters Penka and Maria on vocals.
Donka Koleva is a native of the village of Tuzla in the Stara Zagora region of Bulgarian Thrace. She graduated from the Musical Folklore High School in Shiroka Luka and performed for 3 years with the Sliven Folk Dance and Music Ensemble. She was the director of the Folk Song Chorus of Sopot, has been featured soloist on Bulgarian Radio-TV and has participated in many singing competitions in Bulgaria and Europe.
Nikolai Kolev, a native of Karavelovo in Bulgarian Thrace, has been playing gadulka since age 10. Since graduating from music school in Shiroka Luka, he has performed constantly, first as soloist of the Sliven Ensemble for Folk Songs and Dances. In 1985 Nikolai formed the folk wedding music ensemble Rozova Dolina and in 1992 he founded the prize-winning ensemble Balkanski Glasove. Nikolai has accompanied many well-known singers, including Vulkana Stojanova, Roumen Rodopski, and Todor Kazharov.
Donka and Nikolay's daughters, Penka and Maria, will also be performing with them. Penka is a graduate of the Folklore Music High School in Shiroka Luka, and Maria is currently a student at Shiroka Luka. Penka and Maria recently won first place honors for singing at the Bulgarian teen music festival.
Donka will be teaching a beginning workshop in Bulgarian singing on Saturday, October 3, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Communion. Nikolay and Donka are also available for private or group lessons. If you are interested in the workshop or lessons, or would like more information about the ensemble, please contact either of those listed below.
| Contacts For More Information: |
Barbara Bleisch, 314-230-0003 or
bbleisch@aol.com Marvin Moehle, 618-452-0255 or mmoehle1@dlrweb.com |
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