GD298 Bulgarian Folk Heritage - Stefan Kanev

GD298 Bulgarian Folk Heritage - Stefan Kanev

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About artist

Stefan Kanev

When referring to classical arrangement of Bulgarian folk music, the name of Stefan Kanev (1930-1991) is associated with some of the most exquisite songs and instrumental masterpieces. He received an academic education in music (opera singing, composition, theory of music and pedagogy) and entered the world of folk art by chance, but his creative biography was connected to folklore up to the end of his life. The composer has contributed in an exceptional way in the the preservation and promotion of Bulgarian folk art. He is among the most ardent admirers of Bulgarian folklore and his author’s interventions are always very delicate. For this reason many of the renowned performers preferred to work with him as a composer. In fact, almost all Bulgarian singers and instrumentalists from the second half of the 20th century had collaborated with Stefan Kanev. Thus the real masterpieces in folk art were created like: “Hei, Neda”, “Three nightingales are singing”, “Eyes, black eyes”, “Don’t be in a hurry, Sun”, and hundreds of others, some of which you will be able to hear in this original overview of beloved performers, songs and melodies.

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About the work

Performed by: Verka Siderova, Stoyan Velichkov (kaval), Folk Songs Ensemble Choir at the Bulgarian National Radio, Kalinka Zgurova, Ilia Argirov, Ruska Nedyalkova, Mihail Marinov (gadulka), Yovcho Karaivanov, Nadejda Hvoineva, Nikola Atanassov (gaida), Kalinka Vulcheva, Stoyanka Boneva, Zornitsa Trio, Lyubomir Vladimirov (tambura)

[1] Godini, godini 4'43''
[2] Esikiysko horo 3'34''
[3] Prochu se moma Nedelya 2'34''
[4] Ya kazhi, goro, produmai 4'33''
[5] Oi, Devoiche 3'17''
[6] Mesechinko lyo 3'20''
[7] Vila moma zelen zdravetz 2'29''
[8] Kurharmanski melodii 3'55''
[9] Ah, mari, zapialo e pile 3'36''
[10] Stano, mari 3'37''
[11] Ya vurvi, kalino Nedo 3'21''
[12] Veliko, mome, Veliko 1'23''
[13] Pesen i ruchenitsa 3'44''
[14] Tih viatur vee 4'25''
[15] Lyubili sa se, lyubili 3'07''
[16] Redom haiduti izliazli 5'16''
[17] Krivo horo 2'37''
Total: 59'31''
The new series: BULGARIAN FOLK HERITAGE will present the most famous composers connected with arrangement of Bulgarian folk music. The first release of this series is dedicated to the 75th anniversary from the birth of Stefan Kanev – one of the most prominent authors, who created real masterpieces in this field.
Ever since he graduated the Music Academy in Sofia, Bulgarian musical folklore became his destiny for life. His classical music education and rich culture was imprinted on his unique style. He always impressed with the precision and elegance of the music that he created and his deep penetration into the essence of the folk melody and lyrics. His songs and melodies have been sung and played by the best performers from all folk regions in Bulgaria: Verka Siderova, Ilia Argirov, Kalinka Zgurova, Staika Gyokova, Yovcho Karaivanov, Stoyan Velichkov, Nikola Atanassov and many others. The present album bears the name of one of these songs – “Oi, Devoiche”, performed by Ilia Argirov – a song loved not only in the Pirin region, but also in the whole country. Stefan Kanev contributed a lot to the development of folk choirs, orchestras, and ensembles. All ensembles in Bulgaria have his works in their repertoire.
 

You all know about the beauty of opera voices, but a few know about the beauty of the mystery of Bulgarian voices and folklore - of its unequal rythms, angel-voiced singers and slender folk dancers. 

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