18 february 2020 Maestro Yordan Dafov Celebrates 80th Anniversary!
- Happy 80th Anniversary of Maestro Yordan Daffov, Artistic Director of the State Opera - Burgas!
Let it continue - with the same class, scenic charisma, and indisputable professionalism, inspiring and inspiring respect, to conduct and create high art!
Jordan Dafov is one of the most emblematic representatives of the contemporary Bulgarian conducting school, known as a conductor of high musical culture and respected for his unique conducting technique.
He graduated from the Bulgarian State Conservatory in Sofia in the class of Prof. Konstantin Iliev. From 1970 to 1971, as a young conductor, he took a master class in analysis, composition, and aesthetics with Professor Olivier Messier at the Paris National Conservatory. In 1966 he started as conductor of the Varna Philharmonic. In 1977 he was the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Burgas Philharmonic. At the beginning of 1981, he became the conductor of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, and at the same time, he was the chief conductor of the Tolbukhin Chamber Orchestra, which, under his skillful conductor bat, managed to win the name of one of the best chamber ensembles in Bulgaria. From 1997 to 1999 he was artistic director and chief conductor of the Varna Philharmonic. In the meantime, Master Daffov leads a master class with H. Faberman (USA). From November 2000 to May 2002 he was the director and conductor of the Sofia Philharmonic. Known as a conductor in Franci, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, Romania, Spain, Poland, Hungary. She has recorded for BNT and BNR, as well as for French and Swedish radio and Spanish television. He is the author of three symphonies, "Morning Music and Serenades" (for string orchestra), "In profile and full-face" (for large symphony orchestra), vocal music for instrumental chamber ensembles, theater music.
Here is what readers of the State Opera - Burgas Facebook page wrote about the birthday of the famous conductor/congratulations are numerous, we publish only some of them:
"Today, 02/18/2020, Master Yordan Daffov turns 80.
Everyone who loves classical music knows the conductor and composer Yordan Daffov. He is well known to the public not only in Europe but also in faraway Japan. The perfect combination of talent, deep knowledge of music, diverse interests, dignity, and a subtle sense of humor. It is a privilege to be one of the masters' friends. We wish him health and strength to continue to leave a mark on the culture of Bulgaria! "
Rumyana Hinova
"Happy to be a Maestro! I wish you good health, good spirits, and always keep the banner of professionalism high because you are from those who lead and from whom you learn! You have much more to give to the young people who follow in your footsteps, and fans of classical music!
Julia Nenova-Kehayova
"Dancho, Happy 80 to you! Be alive and well! Thank you for the honor of being conducted by you!"
Georgi Kostov
"For many and good years !!!"
Edelina Kaneva
Be happy, Maestro Dafov! Great Spirit and Great Musician! Long life!
Kaludi Kaludov
Happy anniversary, Master Dafov!
Milena Dobreva
For many years, maestro!
Darina Glavanakova-Bakardzhieva
Mr. Dafov, be alive and still be irresistible on stage!
Milena Kolarova
Happy anniversary, Maestro Dafov!
Diman Panchev
Happy anniversary!
Be healthy and very happy!
Marcho Apostolov
Happy anniversary, dear Maestro! For us, it was a holiday for all your appearance on the console! Have more nice, successful, creative years to come!
Nelly Karadzhova
Happy anniversary, and for many years!
Ludmila Mihailova
We would also like to thank the Municipality of Burgas and especially the Mayor Dimitar Nikolov, who has prepared an official congratulatory address on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Maestro Dafov - in recognition of the outstanding artistic mastery and professionalism of the renowned conductor!
Jordan Dafov is one of the most emblematic representatives of the contemporary Bulgarian conducting school, known as a conductor of high musical culture and respected for his unique conducting technique.
He graduated from the Bulgarian State Conservatory in Sofia in the class of Prof. Konstantin Iliev. From 1970 to 1971, as a young conductor, he took a master class in analysis, composition, and aesthetics with Professor Olivier Messier at the Paris National Conservatory. In 1966 he started as conductor of the Varna Philharmonic. In 1977 he was the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Burgas Philharmonic. At the beginning of 1981, he became the conductor of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, and at the same time, he was the chief conductor of the Tolbukhin Chamber Orchestra, which, under his skillful conductor bat, managed to win the name of one of the best chamber ensembles in Bulgaria. From 1997 to 1999 he was artistic director and chief conductor of the Varna Philharmonic. In the meantime, Master Daffov leads a master class with H. Faberman (USA). From November 2000 to May 2002 he was the director and conductor of the Sofia Philharmonic. Known as a conductor in Franci, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, Romania, Spain, Poland, Hungary. She has recorded for BNT and BNR, as well as for French and Swedish radio and Spanish television. He is the author of three symphonies, "Morning Music and Serenades" (for string orchestra), "In profile and full-face" (for large symphony orchestra), vocal music for instrumental chamber ensembles, theater music.
Here is what readers of the State Opera - Burgas Facebook page wrote about the birthday of the famous conductor/congratulations are numerous, we publish only some of them:
"Today, 02/18/2020, Master Yordan Daffov turns 80.
Everyone who loves classical music knows the conductor and composer Yordan Daffov. He is well known to the public not only in Europe but also in faraway Japan. The perfect combination of talent, deep knowledge of music, diverse interests, dignity, and a subtle sense of humor. It is a privilege to be one of the masters' friends. We wish him health and strength to continue to leave a mark on the culture of Bulgaria! "
Rumyana Hinova
"Happy to be a Maestro! I wish you good health, good spirits, and always keep the banner of professionalism high because you are from those who lead and from whom you learn! You have much more to give to the young people who follow in your footsteps, and fans of classical music!
Julia Nenova-Kehayova
"Dancho, Happy 80 to you! Be alive and well! Thank you for the honor of being conducted by you!"
Georgi Kostov
"For many and good years !!!"
Edelina Kaneva
Be happy, Maestro Dafov! Great Spirit and Great Musician! Long life!
Kaludi Kaludov
Happy anniversary, Master Dafov!
Milena Dobreva
For many years, maestro!
Darina Glavanakova-Bakardzhieva
Mr. Dafov, be alive and still be irresistible on stage!
Milena Kolarova
Happy anniversary, Maestro Dafov!
Diman Panchev
Happy anniversary!
Be healthy and very happy!
Marcho Apostolov
Happy anniversary, dear Maestro! For us, it was a holiday for all your appearance on the console! Have more nice, successful, creative years to come!
Nelly Karadzhova
Happy anniversary, and for many years!
Ludmila Mihailova
We would also like to thank the Municipality of Burgas and especially the Mayor Dimitar Nikolov, who has prepared an official congratulatory address on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Maestro Dafov - in recognition of the outstanding artistic mastery and professionalism of the renowned conductor!