Krassimir Kyurkchiyski

Krassimir Kyurkchiyski (b. 1936, Troyan) graduated composition with Prof. Pancho Vladigerov from the State
Academy of Music - Sofia and specialized under Dmitri Shostakovich from the Moscow Conservatory. He has
conducted the State Folk Songs and Dances Ensemble and the Folk Songs Ensemble at the Television and Radio
Committee. He has been also teacher of score reading at the “Pancho Vladigerov” State Academy of Music. Prize
winner from the “Paris Music Weeks” Composition Competition (1966). His works have been performed in Italy,
France, Russia, Germany, Australia and many other countries.

Stage works:
“Jula” – opera, 1969
“The Goat Horn” – ballet, 1980
“The Inheritance” – opera, 1985
Vocal – instrumental:
“A Tale For The Ladder” for three readers, mixed choir and symphony orchestra
“Ballad For Paisij” – cantata mixed choir and symphony orchestra
Symphony orchestra:
Symphony - Requiem, 1966
Diaphonic Study, 1971
Symphony - concertante for violoncello and orchestra
Concerto for orchestra, 1976
Variations after theme by Handel, 1984
Concerto for piano and orchestra № 1, 1985
Concerto for piano and orchestra № 2, 1999
Concerto for violin and orchestra
String orchestra:
Adagio, 1959
Aria, 1978
Eight Pieces, 1983
Chamber music:
String Quartet, 1959
Sonata for piano
Trio for violin, clarinet and piano
Sonata for violoncello and piano after theme by Hindemith, 1961
Sonata for violin and piano, 1962
“Dream for Happiness” – cycle of choral songs
“Days of Proof” – cycle of choral songs
Instrumental pieces, arrangements of folk songs, film music