The Pirin Ensemble was established in 1954. A professional artistic formation, spreading the beauty and charm of Bulgarian folklore heritage and expressiveness around all world continents – Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia, Australia.
The Ensemble has performed in 60 countries, with more than 6,500 concerts and attendance of 6,000,000 visitors. It has also produced many audio tapes, video films, and CDs. Over 60 different types of refined national costumes, are worn by its artistic groups.
Pirin is an ensemble, representing the musical and dancing folklore of the Southwest Bulgarian ethnic regions, and the whole of Bulgarian ethnic community, on stage.
Comprising three major artistic units – a women’s a cappella choir with soloists, a dancing group, and a folklore orchestra, its programs combine authentic folklore samples with author’s songs and dances on a folklore basis.
The Ensemble enriches its repertoire by choir performances of Bulgarian Orthodox music. It accomplishes research and registration activities, and brings old authentic folklore samples back to life on stage.
The Chief artistic director and conductor of the Pirin Ensemble for many years was prof. Kiril Stefanov.
Discography:
Magical Voices of Bulgaria (1994)
The Voice of Pirin (Balkanton, 1995)
The Legendary Bulgarian Voices (Arc, 1996)
Ray Lema Professeur Stefanov et les Voix Bulgares de l’Ensemble Pirin (Tinder, 1997)
Pirin Folk (KVZ, 1998)
Folk Bouquet: Pirin Pearls (Balkanton, 2000)
Zapei, Zemya (Balkanton, 2002)
Variegated Folk Kaleidescope (2003)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
