PANCHO VLADIGEROV (1899-1978): Orchestral Songs - 11 Bulgarian Folk Songs for Bass and Orchestra, 6 Lyric Songs for High Voice and Orchestra, Op. 5, Lud Gidyia for Bass and Orchestra, Op. 5, 4 Songs for High Voice and Orchestra, Op. 67, 6 Bulgarian Folk Songs for High Voice and Orchestra, Op. 56, Song for the Beloved.

Description: Like many other 20th century composers from a host of different countries and ethnicities, Vladigerov delved deeply into the folk songs and folk dances of his homeland. These are songs and dances – some are still popular today, others nearly forgotten – that various ethnic groups in the country have developed over centuries. In these arrangements, the composing side of Vladigerov finds the perfect synthesis with his pronouncedly Bulgarian side. 2 CDs. No texts. Roumiana Valcheva-Evrova, Maria Vensislavova, Evelina Stoitseva (sopranos), Pavel Gerdjikov (bass), Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Alexander Vladigerov. 1970-75 Balkanton LP releases.