The Bulgarian Voices-Angelite are 24 singers from all different parts of Bulgaria who have been trained in traditional Bulgarian music as well as in Western art music. They are able to merge the tone color and vocal techniques of the Bulgarian traditional music with the complex musical structures of new composition. Thus it is often difficult to determine whether Angelite is a classical or a folk choir –perhaps the Bulgarian Voices are more than the sum of both traditions. Concert tours have taken the choir around the world to the USA, Mexico, Japan, India, and practically all Western and Eastern European countries.
The Bulgarian Voices-Angelite have been working with Bulgarian conductor Nikolay Merdjanov since 1994. Following his study of piano and conducting in Sofia and Italy, he received his diploma from the music academy in his home town of Plovdiv. As conductor of the mixed Choir of Bulgaria, Merdjanov won numerous international choir competitions in Austria, Germany and Italy. He has won the first prize in the competition of the choirs twice – in Nenterhausen, Germany, 1991, and in Varna, Bulgaria in 1993. Since 1994 he has been the conductor of The Bulgarian Voices – Angelite.
Discography:
Cathedral Concert (JARO, 1987)
Mysteries (JARO, 1991)
Melody, Rhythm & Harmony (JARO, 1993)
From Bulgaria With Lover (JARO, 1995)
Live in Kobe (1996)
Fly Fly My Sadness, with Huun Huur Tu & Moscow Art Trio (JARO, 1996)
Mercy for the Living (JARO, 1998)
Mountain Tale, with Huun Huur Tu & Moscow Art Trio (JARO, 1998)
Angels Christmas (JARO, 2003)
Balkan Passions (JARO, 2001)
Legend, with Huun Huur Tu & Moscow Art Trio (JARO, 2010)
Angelina (JARO, 2013)
Passion, Mysticism & Delight (JARO, 2017)
DVDs:
Passion & Tales (JARO, 2007)
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.
