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Към историята на радиото в България – радио и музикални формации
On the History of Radio in Bulgaria – Radio and Music Groups

Author(s): Evelina Krasteva-Stoyanova
Subject(s): Music
Published by: Институт за изследване на изкуствата, Българска академия на науките

Summary/Abstract: The formation and the development of the music programmes in Bulgarian National Radio are directly connected with the music groups, orchestras, bands as well as the solo performers which have functioned during the years. They have played a significant role in the transformation of the Radio into an institution with a national cultural mission. The vocal groups and orchestras have initiated and stimulated the creation of many Bulgarian compositions and have promoted Bulgarian music in Bulgaria and abroad. With the help of folk formations specialized in the performance of traditional Bulgarian music the Radio has become a main propagandist of folk music in its genuine mode as well as its skillful arrangements in Bulgaria and abroad. The efficient management of The Radio has set very high criteria for the performance of the musical formations and requires maintenance of rich and beautiful repertoire. Thus is how together with Bulgarian compositions and folk music they introduce to the listeners a wide range of foreign repertoire. The Radio has become a stage for a lot of music premiere. There are many educational programmes which introduce well informed specialists in different areas of life. In this way it has become possible to present exceptional information flow connected with music and culture in Bulgaria and abroad.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 2-3
  • Page Range: 67-73
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Bulgarian