USA Tour - Theodosii Spassov band & Tatiana Sarbinska
USA Tour to Mark 100 Years of Bulgaria's Independence
(April-May 2009)
Presenting
THEODOSII SPASSOV
(www.theodosiispassov.com)
World-acclaimed kaval (Bulgarian flute) player
THEODOSII SPASSOV is a phenomenon who affects the audience with his uniqueness of style and performance. Theodosii Spassov has developed his own unique style of playing the instrument by synthesizing traditional folklore with jazz, fusion and classical music.
"His work on the Kaval was nothing short of pure genius."
- Howard Rovics, Professor Emeritus of music, at the School of the Arts on the C.W.Post Campus of Long Island University
" Mr. Spassov as one of the most talented Eastern-European musicians … He actually created a new musical genre."
Newsweek, 2000
"....like a jam session between Ian Anderson and Thelonius Monk." - Chicago tribune
TATIANA SARBINSKA
(www.tatianasarbinska.com)
world-renowned Balkan vocalist and teacher,
“The voice of Pirin”
"Tatiana Sarbinska is a truly unique artist. She is a professional singer and educator of international acclaim. She is one of the world's leading experts of the performance of Eastern European and in particular, of folk art traditions of Eastern European music." -Bruce Rossley, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, Boston City Hall
“Tatiana Sarbinska performs with a brilliant style,
with a rich vocal technique, a wide vocal range, and a lively artistic presence." -Boston Herald
And the Bulgarian virtuosos
T H E OD O S I I S P A S S O V FOLK PROJECT BAND
- Peyo Peev (gadulka),
two-time recipient of the Golden Gadulka Award
- Ivan Georgiev (bagpipe),
tours with the The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices choir
- Genadiy Rashkov (drums),
tours with the Filip Kutev National Folk Ensemble
- Petar Milanov (guitar,tambura),
tours with the Filip Kutev National Folk Ensemble
TOUR DATES*
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April 10, SAN DIEGO, CA
April 11, PHOENIX, AZ
April 15, LAS VEGAS, NV
April 17, LOS ANGELES, CA
April 18, DALLAS, TX
April 24 & 25, CHICAGO, IL
May 1, WASHINGTON D.C.M
May 3 BOSTON, MA
May 5, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
May 8, NEW YORK, NY
(!!! Tatiana Sarbinska will NOT perform in San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Dallas concerts)