12 november 2026 Students From "Elin Pelin" School Attended "Max&Moritz"

The auditorium of the State Opera – Burgas was filled with children and smiles early this afternoon, as hundreds of students from grades 1 through 4 of the "Elin Pelin" Primary School in Burgas attended a performance of *Max and Moritz*—featuring music by Alexander Yosifov and a libretto by Bancho Banov.
With their characteristic high spirits and genuine rapport with the young audience, the Opera’s performers brought to life the amusing tale of the notorious troublemakers Max and Moritz. Through their superb stage presence and vividly crafted characters, they successfully held the attention of the large audience throughout the performance. November 12, 2026, 2:00 PM, Hall of the State Opera – Burgas
"MAX AND MORITZ" –
A PERFORMANCE FOR CHILDREN BY ALEXANDER YOSIFOV
Libretto – Bancho Banov
Director – Alexander Tekeliev

Set Design – Ivan Tokadzhiev
Costumes – Anna-Maria Tokadzhieva
Choreography – Galina Kalcheva
Assistant Directors – Lina Peeva and Petar Tiholov
Makeup and Wigs – Kalina Popova
Characters and Cast:
Max – Stefka Hristozova
Moritz – Kalina Popova
The Writer Busch – Yordan Hristozov
Aunt Greta – Darina Zapryanova
The Baker – Diman Panchev
The Musician – Milen Dinolov
Master Böck – Petar Tiholov
The Artist – Miroslav Dimitrov
Featuring the Ballet of the State Opera – Burgas