2024-03-19 05:15:21
The documentary exhibition “Famous Musicians in Ruse” was opened in the building of the “Lyuben Karavelov” Regional Library. The exhibition is part of the Music Festival “March Music Days” and is on the occasion of the life anniversaries of performers who forever connected their names with the Danube city and contributed to the development of Ruse’s musical culture.
“The current exhibition presents not only the rich history of famous musical talents, but will also serve as an inspiring lesson for all of us about the importance of art and its influence on our cultural identity,” said Deputy Mayor Encho Enchev, who opened the exhibition. In his words it is a unique space for humility and reflection, where attendees will immerse themselves in musical history and enjoy the richness of our musical heritage.
“Famous musicians in Ruse” marks 145 years since the birth of Alexander Yorgandzhiev, 135 years since the birth of Ivan Sorokin, 125 years since the birth of Sasha Popov, 120 years since the birth of Konstantin Popov, 110 years since the birth of Stefan Vachev, 100 years since the birth of Konstantin Iliev, 90 years since the birth of Vasil Kazandzhiev and Atanas Kosev.
The exhibition presents documents and photos from the “Manuscripts” collection about Alexander Yorgandzhiev, books about Sasha Popov, Konstantin Popov, Konstantin Iliev, Vasil Kazandzhiev, Atanas Kosev, their monographs, as well as publications in periodicals by Ruse researchers Dimitar Sakakushev, Silvi Stamboliev . Alexander Yorgandzhiev. They were issued at the end of the 19th century, most of them in Germany. The title page and cover of the editions are decorated with beautiful ornaments and fonts, on which Alexander Yorgandzhieve has put his signature.
Part of the exhibition is also dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Ruse State Opera. Books about her history and programs of her productions are presented. Among them is a program from 1949 of the opera “La Traviata” by Verdi, which was the first premiere of the musical work, held in the same year on November 27 with conductor Konstantin Iliev.
The exposition can be viewed in the lobby of the Regional Library /second floor/ until the end of March.