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Under the direction of Nayden Todorov, the Bulgarian Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra… In complete unison the orchestra led the way through the three parts of the work… Even those who normally enjoy classical music only in the elevator were captivated within a short time by the rousing performance, which, besides its musical perfection, also took hold of the listener visually.
Unceasing ovations and a hall on its feet saw off the performers and creative team of the season's last opera premiere — Bizet's "Carmen"… The audience also rewarded conductor Nayden Todorov with stormy ovations.
Exceptional were the staging, the set and the company of artists that the State Opera of Bulgaria presented in Roquetas… at the end the audience applauded for nearly ten minutes… The opera relied in Roquetas de Mar on an orchestra masterfully conducted by Nayden Todorov.
…an orchestra of 53 players, a chorus of 48 voices, eight vocal soloists of good artistic level and an expert musical director combined skill and forces to offer an attractive presentation of this interesting Verdi opera… After the interpretation of the Overture, the applause rang out warmly, for Maestro Todorov offered a delicious, very balanced version in which the public appreciated the quality of the orchestra.
The audience rewarded the work with several minutes of applause, with some spectators even on their feet. Especially warm was the applause for the orchestra's conductor, Nayden Todorov, and for the two protagonists of this Verdi work: soprano Larisa Malici and baritone Bisser Georgiev.
The stars were backed up by a paramount 62-piece symphony conducted by Nayden Todorov, principal conductor of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra. Todorov let his arms fly with unbridled emotion and led the powerful orchestra through an impressive 2½-hour accompaniment to the production.
Maestro Nayden Todorov had to thread his way through a packed orchestra pit to get to the podium. The tighter you pack dynamite, the bigger the explosive force, and such was the case Saturday night with the Wichita Grand Opera's production of "Turandot"… Their voices and the orchestra supported the perception, filling the theater with Puccini's lush score.
The Bulgarian State Academic Opera delivered a delightful performance last night of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro under the direction of Nayden Todorov.
A powerful opening with Verdi's opera Stiffelio — a very little-known opus, its score lost after the 1850 premiere and rediscovered 110 years later… Just as in the European Union, we enter this operatic project 'hand in hand' with the Bulgarians: Nayden Todorov — conductor, and Kamen Chanev — tenor… The National Orchestra — very precise; the Academic Choir — impeccable… A very successful subscription concert.
…conducted by the talented, flourishing conductor of the Ruse Opera and Philharmonic Society, Nayden Todorov…
And the hands of Nayden Todorov swam with the invisible conductor's baton in the ocean of the composers of genius… Nayden Todorov, like Zubin Mehta, gathered his chosen ones and made poetry of them with the singularity of his divine hands.
All of this took place under the baton of another find in our musical life, this time in the conductor's field — Nayden Todorov — and with the participation of the orchestra of the Opera-Philharmonic Society, Ruse.
All through the programme the orchestra and chorus are on their toes and Nayden Todorov is definitely an opera conductor to reckon with… The orchestra and chorus are excellent and Nayden Todorov exerts a truly inspired and inspiring leadership.
There is considerable orchestral music included in these excerpts and Nayden Todorov coaxes wonderfully expressive playing from his Sofia orchestra… Another Naxos opera triumph. An intelligent and valuable concept. All performed with passion and commitment.
But then Nayden Todorov arrived — director of the opera as of this season — and the change was felt immediately. With his bold, modern thinking, with resolve and deliberation, he undoubtedly wants to get the exhausted, bloodless theatre back on its feet… At the end of his first season, Nayden Todorov, together with the chorus and orchestra of the Ruse Opera, paraded through Sofia with confidence and success… The performance undoubtedly delighted the full Hall 1, with Nayden Todorov and the people of Ruse proving worthy partners to the remarkable Darina Takova… The orchestra played at a high level.
Part of the strong musical impression left by the guest performance… is the contribution of the orchestra… Beautiful, for example, the horns; beautiful altogether the softness, lightness and precision of the playing; and outstanding the conducting of Nayden Todorov in the clarity of the transitions, in the disposition of tempo and dynamics, in the momentum of the whole.
The Ruse Opera-Philharmonic Society has recently acquired a new head — the conductor Nayden Todorov — and his new policy can already be felt: the number of events before the public has begun to grow and to diversify, and the performers are among the very best of the moment.
This guy has a real feeling for ballet music, that is to say, his tempo's are right and the watchfull eye for detail is well attended to. He understands what is going on in the story. The players of the Sofia National Opera Orchestra conducted by Nayden Todorov is a small miracle.
It was hardly a surprise to anyone that the prize in the "Conductors" category went to the young but exceptionally talented Bulgarian maestro Nayden Todorov. The Bulgarian musical public received with great pleasure the series of Sofia Philharmonic concerts under his direction, at which such works were heard as Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Gershwin's Cuban Overture and Webber's "Requiem", presented for the first time in Bulgaria.
Conductor Nayden Todorov led the performance with much energy. The chorus and orchestra kept pace…
The orchestra, directed by Nayden Todorov managed Verdi's melodic score beautifully as well as the singers; the ensemble numbers in particular were fantastic. They didn't even miss a beat when the revolving stage failed to revolve as planned.
The exceptionally talented conductor Nayden Todorov was visibly happy that Kabaivanska had chosen to work precisely with him.
It is not only the devil (Svetozar Rangelov) who seduces Solothurn's "Faust" audience, but once again the young conductor Nayden Todorov. Already two years ago "Faust" under his baton became a sensational success, and last summer "Andrea Chénier". Nayden Todorov shades the "Faust" colouring of the score, dabbing with a fine brush high points of supple sonic sensuality and deeply soulful melody. The Bulgarian breathes with the singers, overlooks nothing, overstretches and prettifies nothing. A musician through and through, who fascinates acoustically and visually with round, flowing movements.
The orchestra of the Sofia National Opera under the excellent direction of Nayden Todorov accompanied reliably and mustered the necessary concentration above all in exposed passages.
Brisk in tempo, springy in rhythm and decisive in carving out contrasts, the music-making of conductor Nayden Todorov opened up a convincing approach to Gounod's opera.