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Zagorche Ensemble (touring the UK October 10-22 2011)
In 2009, Zagorche toured the UK to great acclaim. We're very pleased to help welcome them back in 2011. This page will be updated as concerts and workshops are confirmed.
If you would like to be told of further details, email zagorche2011@londonbulgarianchoir.co.uk.
2011 UK tour dates include:
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
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14th and 15th October London |
Bulgarian Embassy, 186-188 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, SW7 5HL The Zagorche Ensemble's performances in London are hosted by the Bulgarian Cultural Institute. Free entry - donations welcome!
Download the London poster! |
|
17th October Yeovil, Somerset |
The Gateway, Yeovil Community Church, BA20 1QN Concert starts 7pm, doors from 6:30. Tickets £6 adults / £3 school age. The Gateway is on Addlewell Lane. Easy access from Stars Lane car park - take path beside Rowcliffe's / Network Q Vauxhall garage. Tickets are available in advance from The Gateway, Yeovil Tourist office, Cartgate Tourist Office on the A303, and from Martock News Download the Somerset poster! |
| 18th October Ash, Somerset |
Ash School, Ash (near Martock), TA12 6NS Concert starts 7pm, doors from 6:30. Tickets £6 adults / £3 school age. Tickets are available in advance from Yeovil Tourist office, Cartgate Tourist Office on the A303, and from Martock News Please note that space is limited - book in advance to avoid disappointment. Download the Somerset poster! |
| 19th October West Midlands |
Elmfield School, Love Lane, Stourbridge DY8 2EA Concert 7:30pm, doors at 7 Entry by donation Contact: zagorche2011@londonbulgarianchoir.co.uk Download the Stourbridge poster! |
| 20th October Northern Ireland |
Fisher Suite, Armagh City Hotel, 2 Friary Road, Armagh, BT60 4FR Concert at 7pm. Free entry - donations welcome! Armagh Mayor Freda Donnelly will welcome the children to the city and there will be interviews and photos for the local press. 1pm, City Hall. Organised by Patilantsi Bulgarian Children's Club. Contact Valentina Stefanova 07970184344, valentinaiv2@yahoo.com Download the Armagh poster! |
| 21st October Dublin |
Clasaċ Cultural Centre – Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Alfie Byrne Road, Clontarf Dublin 3 Concert at 7pm - Admission free, voluntary donations welcome Organised by the Bulgarian Embassy in Dublin Download the Eire poster! |
| 22nd October Howth |
The Abbey Tavern, Abbey Street, Howth Concert at 1pm - Admission free, voluntary donations welcome Organised by the Bulgarian Embassy in Dublin Download the Eire poster! |
About Zagorche
The award-winning Zagorche Ensemble is an innovative and exciting group of young performers from the city of Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. Established thirty-four years ago, they have performed in every country in Europe.
Zagorche's performers come from every social background, and span ages from 6 to 18. They give a playful contemporary twist to traditional Bulgarian songs, music and dance. This tour involves more than thirty players, who travel with their insprational leaders, including choreographer / animateur Venelin Krustev and composer Kiril Todorov. The ensemble is seen as “an academy” because of the all-encompassing creative experience that this organisation gives to hundreds of children and young people in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
You'll get an idea of their wonderful performances from the following video clips:
Above: Oriental Tune / Hey, Young Spassi
Chopsticks (!)
Performing for the London Bulgarian Choir in 2005
Each link opens a YouTube video in a new window
There are many ways we can co-operate to bring this exceptional group to your area. Please contact Dessi (Dessislava Stefanova) on 07950 656319 or dessi@londonbulgarianchoir.co.uk
Photos of Zagorche rehearsing for their 2009 UK tour
Zagorche's tour will be primarily funded by concert receipts. Please help us publicise their tour. Let your friends know, watch this page for more as concerts are confirmed, email zagorche2011@londonbulgarianchoir.co.uk to hear more as we make announcements. Soon you'll be able to print out the colourful posters. Of course, you should come along. Bring your friends and family - there might even be a circle dance that you could try for yourselves.