Annotated Bibliography of Works for Cello and Orchestra by Bulgarian Composers Written Between 1925 and 2000

There have been a significant number of works for cello and orchestra written by Bulgarian composers between 1925 and 2000. Because most of these pieces are relatively unknown, the purpose of this document is to familiarize musicians with these works and promote their performance. These concerti offer diverse compositional styles and interesting technical challenges and often draw on Bulgarian folk music for their inspiration. Most of the published and unpublished works for cello and orchestra are included, along with a brief history of Bulgarian music. After a short introduction, the first section is a brief history of Bulgarian concert music. The second section describes the careers of the most notable Bulgarian cellists and their contributions to the repertoire. The final chapter is the annotated bibliography, arranged alphabetically by composer. Each entry includes a brief biography of the composer, description of his style, and other pertinent information including the year of composition, first performance, dedication (if available), recordings, publication, and unusual compositional tools. Finally, there is a commentary on the musical and technical aspects of each composition.