- About Us: The “AVE MUSICA” mixed choir, Sofia - Bulgaria, was founded at the end of 1998 on the occasion of commemorating 45 years of artistic activity of the celebrated Bulgarian conductor Prof. Lilia Gyuleva (1933-2003). Currently is consists 20 students and youn... moreThe “AVE MUSICA” mixed choir, Sofia - Bulgaria, was founded at the end of 1998 on the occasion of commemorating 45 years of artistic activity of the celebrated Bulgarian conductor Prof. Lilia Gyuleva (1933-2003). Currently is consists 20 students and young professionals from different fields.
The choir has a rich repertoire including Bulgarian music, folklore of different countries, spiritual pieces, works of 20-21 century, pop, jazz and world music. The imaginative and original musical arrangements and interpretations are specific for the choir are they are always enjoying to great success among the public and also evaluated by specialists.
In the 18 years of its existence the choir have many achievements and have become a tradition carried out by him Bulgarian premieres of a number of Bulgarian and foreign works from different eras, genres and styles, including the "Pange Lingua" by Zoltán Kodály, "Stabat Mater "by Frantisek Tuma and" Vesperae in festo Nativitatis BMV" by Petr Eben (three with organist Velin Iliev, respectively in 2004, 2005 and 2007), "Misa Criolla" by Ariel Ramirez - performance with traditional South American instruments (2011) "A Little Jazz Mass" by Bob Chilcot, with jazz trio (2014) and others. Among the most interesting projects of the choir in recent years is also the participation in the concert of Tarja Turunen ("Nightwish") and the drummer Mike Terrana on 03.30.2013, at Hall 1 of NDK, Sofia.
"Ave Musica" choir has participated in numerous international choral events at home and won Ist. prize in the "Folklore" category of IV International Choir Competition in Ankara, Turkey '2005. There are also a number of awards from other international and national forums. In the asset has many recordings.
Founder and conductor of the “AVE MUSICA” Choir is Tania Nikleva-Vladeva.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/AVE-MUSICA-choir-257092270717/about/?tab=page_info less - Additional names: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Location: Sofia, Bulgaria [map]
- Since: 1998
- Voices: Mixed
- Choir type: Chamber choir
- Genres: Jazz, Pop/Rock, Gospel, A cappella, Classical, Barbershop, Folk/Ethnic, Sacred
- Website www.avemusica.webs.com
- Open to new singers: Yes - auditions required
