INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER AND SOLO MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 Bulgaria / Romania / Greece JULY 16th -30th, 2015 Director: Kamen Petkov We are pleased to announce the 4th International Chamber and Solo Music Festival (ICMF) and Tour of scenic Bulgaria that includes side trips to the Land of Dracula, Romania and the holiday destination #1 in Europe, Greece! Centered mainly in the charming town of Gabrovo in central Bulgaria, home to the House of Humor and Satire, the festival involves concerts and sight-seeing trips to historic sites in the picturesque Balkan Mountain and Danube regions. This unique historical and cultural opportunity offers an unforgettable experience for seasoned travelers, enthusiasts, and first time explorers. At ICMF you will get the chance to engage in intensive study with world-class chamber, solo instrumentalists, and vocal musicians and teachers from around the world. Participation in the festival is open to musicians of any age or musical ability. Performing participants will be placed in one of four divisions: junior, pre-college, college and adult, and non performing participants will have access to the same musical resources and many additional activities. The four festival concerts, including a combined concert with members of the Gabrovo Chamber Orchestra will take place in the festival town of Gabrovo. If you’re ready for a once-in-a-lifetime musical and cultural experience in one of the world’s best kept secrets, register today for ICMF 2015! Michael Barta - Prof. of Violin, Viola and Chamber Music, SIUC, IL, USA Alina Solodovnikova-Adams - Violin, Assistant Concertmaster of SONiC, CA, USA Devorina Gamalova - Prof. of Violin and Viola, Trinity College of Music, London College of Music, UK István Szabó - Prof. of Viola, Western Illinois Universty, IL, USA Amy Catron - Prof. of Cello, Millikin University, IL, USA Jody Kienzler - Voice/ Organ, Music Director at Blessed Sacrament Church, IL, USA Desislava Shtereva - Prof. of Piano, Bulgarian State Music Academy and New Bulgarian University, BULGARIA Ivan Stoyanov - Conductor/Violin/Chamber Music, Music Director of Gabrovo Chamber Orchestra, BULGARIA For more information please visit: www.bgmusicfest.com phone: 217.220.4777 email: [email protected] Like Us, Follow Us, Join Us! BGMusicFest2015 @BGMusicFestival @BGMusicFestival