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The project ‘Assenovgrad- the sacred gate of Rhodope Mountain’ approved

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Opera performances in Bulgaria

During your stay in Sofia you can experience an unforgettable evening in the National Opera Theatre. In the elegant hall of the Opera House you will dip in the magic of sound and fascinating stage effects, while enjoying the sophisticated performances of Bulgarian artists. The National Opera Theatre offers a rich repertory of both world opera classics and famous works by Bulgarian composers. The repertory of the Ballet troupe at the National Opera Theatre includes titles from the world classics as well as modern ballet performances. On the website of the National Opera Theatre you will find the programme of the opera and ballet performances along with curious facts about the history of the Opera House, photos and news: http://www.geobiz.com/sfopera/index_en.html

Development of Bulgaria's opera and ballet art

It was after the liberation of Ottoman rule that the classical opera and ballet art was established in Bulgaria. The Opera theatre was founded in 1890, at a time when Bulgaria lived through political and economic instability, but managed to survive and, moreover, to cultivate in the Bulgarian people a fine taste for opera music. Bulgarian opera composers and singers carefully studied the traditions of the Western European and the Russian Opera Theatre and developed the unique style of the Bulgarian opera music and ballet. Thanks to the zealous efforts and the boundless creative spirit of Bulgarian musicians, the National Opera Theatre gradually gained international prestige. Today Bulgarian performers participate in guest tours worldwide and foreign world-famous artists hold performances in the hall of the Opera House. The hard economic situation in Bulgaria has influenced all spheres of culture, including the opera art. In spite of the economic difficulties the National Opera Theatre continues its activities relying on sponsorship and trying to attract young audience. The Easter Festival and the performances for the Christmas holidays with participation of Bulgarian and foreign musicians are the most exciting and the most visited musical events in the Opera Theatre.

Opera performances in Plovdiv, Varna and Bourgas

Besides the performances in the National Opera Theatre in Sofia, you can enjoy an exciting opera evening in other cities in Bulgaria. If have a free evening during your stay in Plovdiv, you can visit the Plovdiv Opera House and the Plovdiv Philharmony. The Varna Days of music and the International Ballet competition take place on the stage of the Open Air Theatre in Varna. The Opera Houses in city of Bourgas and in the towns of Rousse and Stara Zagora also stage amazing opera performances.

The project ‘Assenovgrad- the sacred gate of Rhodope Mountain’ approved

Anita Valentinova, source: radioplovdiv.bg, 31.10.2010

The project ‘Assenovgrad- the sacred gate of Rhodope Mountain’ was approved and therefore it will be financed under the operational program ‘Regional Development’. The project is estimated at 3 231 995 BGN. It is planned that the infrastructure of the cultural monument Assenova fortress will be developed. This includes the reconstruction of the road the leads to the fortress, the expansion of the existing parking lot and the construction of a big information centre. Certainly, the authenticity of the fortress and the church will be preserved. The project envisages the construction of a hall in the crypt of the church which will serve as a cultural and information centre for events that are closely related to the culture, religion and the presentations of the cultural monument ‘Assenova fortress’. The latter is a cultural monument of national importance.

The medieval Assenova fortress lies 3km south of Assenovgrad and it is located at a rocky hill above the north bank of Asenitsa river. During the medieval period the fortress undergone several construction periods as the most important one dates back to 17th century and it is a deed of the king Ivan Assen II. The most impressive landmark of the fortress that remained preserved is the one-apse church ‘St.Virgin Mary’. It has two floors, a wide narthex above which there is a huge tower. The architectural exquisiteness, the decorative ornaments on the southern facade, as well as the unique mural paintings/14th century/ , make the temple one of the finest examples of Bulgarian medieval art.