Experience a unique musical immersion in the heart of the Balkans

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Chiprovtsi Balkan Music Seminar Bulgaria

27th of July – 3rd of August 2025

Welcome to the Chiprovtsi Balkan Music Seminar 2025

Welcome to Chiprovtsi Balkan Music Seminar, unforgettable experience of balkanic music and dance in a small mountain town in the heart of the majestic « Stara Planina » (Old Mountain). Our priority is inspiring you with music and creativity, in an environment that welcomes us with openness, respect and care for our well-being. We offer you a warm and unique week with teachers who are both experienced pedagogues and remarkable artists.

Inscription form and more practical info about the seminar

Agenda & Schedule

Sunday 27.07 : arrival from 2pm
Monday 28.07 until Friday 1.08: classes (10h00-13h00 / 16h00-19h00)
Saturday 2.08 : Rehearsals and Performances for the Closing festival
Sunday 3.08: departure 10am

Please check the inscription-form for more detailed information about arrival and departure dates.

Morning
  • Breakfast :
    8h30 – 9h30
  • Classes:
    10h00 – 13h00

During morning classes, you will get introduced to new musical repertoire and teachers will provide information about the style and ornamentations typical of this repertoire.

Afternoon
  • Lunch:
    13h00 – 14h00
  • Classes:
    16h00 – 19h00

Afternoon classes can be a continuation of the morning class or offer some extra space for finetuning and rehearsing of the repertoire. Gradually will be created some ensemble and orchestral pieces.

In between lunch & afternoon classes is time to rest, have a swim in the municipal swimming pool or river, …

Evening
  • Dinner:
    20h30
  • Before / After dinner: Jam / Concerts

Before dinner, depending on the present energies, there might be some « apero-concerts » at different places throughout town. After dinner there are often one or more jam-sessions to relax and cheer up the spirits.

Teaching staff Chiprovtsi 2025

We proudly present the fine selection of teachers of the Chiprovtsi 2025 edition. Discover the variety of instrument & singing sections in which you can register!

Morning classes by specific instrument will gradually be combined in the afternoon in order to create ensembles and orchestral pieces.

Veli Chaushev – NEW !!
Tambura & Guitar

Georgi Dobrev
Kaval & Orchestra

Borislav Galabov
Gadulka & strings orchestra

Sofia Glavopoulou – NEW !!
Songs & music from Greece (Asia m.)

Gergana Taskova
Polyphonic singing & vocal techniques

Yavor Taskov
Polyphonic singing & choir

Radka Stefanova

Genadii Rashkov
Tapan / Rythms of the balkan

Borislav Zgurovski
Accordeon

Plamen Krumov
Brass section

Grozdan Nachev
Clarinet – Sax – Gaida

Experience a unique musical immersion in a magical landscape of Bulgaria

Immerse yourself in a unique learning environment, connect with fellow musicians, and enhance your skills.

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Are you convinced?

Here you will find the possibility to register via the inscription form. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at kopanica(at)live.be

Embark on a musical journey in the hearT of the balkans