The pulse of OLDBG beats in unison with the rhythm of Bulgarian folklore and world cultural heritage. In its more than twenty-year-old history in the production industry, our company is a doyen and has established in time its characteristic style.
Ensemble “Pirin” realizes part of the planned national tour for 2021 in Varna on June 14, Dobrich on June 15, Burgas on June 16 – in the Summer Theater and Shumen on June 17 in “Arena Shumen”!
On September 30, 2021, the premiere of “Staro imane” for Plovdiv was held at the Ancient Theater.
Despite the epidemiological situation and the restrictions imposed the overall success and professional organization were obvious.
“Pirin” Ensemble, with over 60 members, performers and musicians, once again showed its unique performing and artistic mastery.
At the concerts in Varna and Shumen special guests were the ensemble “Bulgarin” led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivaylo Ivanov and the ensemble “Shumen” led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katya Kayryakova.
The performance is based on music by: Marin Goleminov, Kiril Stefanov, Petyo Krastev, Matyo Dobrev, Dancho Radulov, Rosen Genkov.
Choreography: Todor Bekirski, Nikolai Tsvetkov, Georgi Garov.
Transformed with skill by the creative team, folklore continues to sound relevant and exciting with its deep messages and vitality.
In both parts of the performance “Staro imane” “Pirin” Ensemble transforms the heritage of traditional folklore into influential contemporary art.
The first part, “Ot muka ide tvoito ime” (Out of grief comes your name), unfolds the emotional atmosphere of the songs and dances dedicated to the liberation struggles in the southwestern Bulgarian lands.
The second part, “Bread, Salt and Wine”, focuses on the reproduction of folklore samples from the entire ethnic territory of Bulgaria, which intertwine rituals and mythology, work and gaiety.
