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Фестивалът на клавирната музика на ХХ век ppIANISSIMO (1998–2006)
The International Festival of Contemporary Piano Music ppIANISSIMO (1998–2006)

Author(s): Diana Danova
Subject(s): Music
Published by: Институт за изследване на изкуствата, Българска академия на науките

Summary/Abstract: The International Festival of Contemporary Piano Music ppIANISSIMO began in 1998, first as a project of the Association for New Music in Bulgaria (DNMB), and since1999 as an eponymous foundation. Stylistically, it is connected to the concept of Musica Nova, which was actualized through the activities of the DNMB and the International Festival of Contemporary Music Musica Nova – Sofia. At the time this article was written, the festival has been produced nine times. The festivals are examined chronologically. They realize DNMB’s most important aims, which are tied to the creation of an educated youthful public and the participation of elite performers who present contemporary Bulgarian works as part of a global musical culture. In the conception of ppIANISSIMO several approaches developed consecutively: the interesting and even provocative thematic organization of concerts, notable anniversaries, the presentation of piano music from various national cultures, Bulgarian music, works by female composers, music for and by young people, etc. The performers’ participation reflects a high level of professionalism combined with the magnetism and naturalness of youth. The significance of ppIANISSIMO for Bulgarian musical culture is great, even more so given that since the last production of the Musica Nova – Sofia festival in 2002, ppIANISSIMO has been the only forum for contemporary musical works. On par with other European New Music festivals, ppIANISSIMO measures up to established European standards and successfully takes its place among prestigious international forums for contemporary music..

  • Issue Year: 2008
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 90-116
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: Bulgarian