Festival 59. "Mokranjac's days "had an exceptional opportunity to experience the first complete performance of Mozart's magnificent opera"The Magic Flute". The ultimate experience of one of the most performed operas on the stage of the Cultural House "Stevan Mokranjac" was brought by the Sinfonietta-Vidin (Bulgaria) with soloists and conductor Simon Pavlov.
Directed by Snow Woman Abraham, the story of the struggle of light and darkness and the path to spiritual maturity takes place on the soil of North America, at 18. century. Top soloists, all from the class of Dr. Ivanka Ninova, professor of the National Academy of music in Sofia, The Choir and Orchestra of the Vidin Symphony, with a fantastic interpretation of Mozart's capital work, organized an event to remember. The impression is complemented by the luxurious scenery of Georgi Slavkov with accompanying multimedia content of Elena Shopova and colorful costumes.
Especially striking were the roles of Papagena and Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the night, which with the masterful performance of baritone Atanas Mladenov and soprano Eleonora Dzojoska – Mladenova delighted the negotin audience. The choir, as well as the Vidin Symphony Orchestra, with prominent soloists on flute and piano, also caused positive reactions. The audience gave long applause and ovations to the performers.
The young conductor Simon Pavlov flawlessly conducted the entire concert and left a personal mark.
The concert was amazing and the audience received us very warmly. The room was filled to the last place which we are extremely pleased with. The hosts were very hospitable. For us, this is important because we need to prepare this beautiful scene in a short time for a spectacle such as the "Magic Flute". I wish you a lot of luck in the continuation of the festival – said conductor Pavlov.
Simon Pavlov (1999, Sliven, Bulgaria) graduated from the piano department of the National Academy of music in Stara Zagora, and then from the Department of opera and Symphony conducting. As a conductor he debuted on the stage of the State Opera in Stara Zagora. He also conducts the San Remo Symphony Orchestra in Italy, the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, the Sinfonietta of Sofia and Vidin, the orchestra of the State Opera of Plovdiv. He has received numerous awards and recognitions.
The Vidin Sinfonietta has been the leading cultural institution in the Vidin region for decades. Apart from Bulgaria, the Vidin Sinfonijete ensemble had numerous guest appearances throughout Europe.