Concert of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the USA was held under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel
29 September 2023 News
A musical performance dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the United States of America took place under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel. The United States was represented by NP Ambassador Kenneth Murten. The event was attended by Vice President Iliana Iotova, ministers, MEPs, representatives of the diplomatic corps.
The concert included a selection of inspiring works by some of the greatest Bulgarian and American composers - Pancho Vladigerov, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Rumen Boyadzhiev - son. The guests enjoyed the virtuoso performances of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, with the special participation of conductor Grigor Palikarov.
"We chose this concert to celebrate the anniversary because of the impact of the music, with its rhythms and positive energy and the power to inspire and bring people together. As a unique universal language, it has the ability to open our hearts and minds to beauty and perfection," commented Maria Gabriel.
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