The famous Bulgarian composer Dobrinka Tabakova was elected principal composer of the BBC Concert Orchestra. She will replace the current composer Guy Barker. The BBC Orchestra will perform both plays from her previous work and new compositions. The first performance is already planned for the 2018-2019 season and will take place in the famous Queen Elizabeth Hall. Dobrinka Tabakova will participate in the artistic direction of the orchestra, in the programming of concerts, recordings and educational projects.
The general manager of the BBC Concert Orchestra says: "We are extremely excited and welcome to Dobrinka Tabakova in the family of the symphony orchestra. As an extremely talented composer, Dobrinka will help us build programs for the symphony orchestra and concerts, and we will have the opportunity to learn about her works. We are excited about the opportunity to work with her creativity and share it with our audience. "
You can read the interview with Dobrinka Tabakova for Bulgarka magazine here: "Composer of dreams - interview with Dobrinka Tabakova".
