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I had never before seen Maestro Nayden Todorov so exhilarated and so alive at the conductor's desk; at moments he was positively dancing. A mood that carried over to the smiling players and to the grateful audience. A temperamental conductor, under whose skilled baton the orchestra played not only with inspiration — he himself was genuinely having fun.
I am enormously excited to be here again, especially with this amazing maestro, Nayden Todorov, and with Astor Piazzolla, whom I find a very exciting composer. — Sarah Chang
Nayden Todorov is among the most talented Bulgarian musicians, with vivid interpretations of both symphonic and operatic works.
Certificate “Golden Coin of Letters”, awarded to the Sofia Philharmonic for its contribution, with Nayden Todorov as director.
The people of Rousse caught a piece of musical happiness and love for musical theatre… our company passed its latest European and world test successfully — thanks to Maestro Nayden Todorov, winner of dozens of awards and distinctions, and an orchestra under his direction that is 'in the top ten'.
The ballet and orchestra of the Ruse State Opera under the baton of Nayden Todorov showed how arias from classical Italian operas can be combined in an incredible way.
Musically and vocally, the ensemble and orchestra of this “Aida” production had thoroughly earned their applause and standing ovations.
The symphony orchestra, choir and ballet from Plovdiv … delighted with a classical staging. … The orchestra was conducted by Maestro Nayden Todorov.
Todorov, a conductor of the emotional element, with an instinct for the vocal center in operatic art.
…the 50-strong orchestra under the direction of star conductor Nayden Todorov must, alongside the ominous underlying mood of the love tragedy, accompany in constant alternation highly emotional elements such as love, passion and violence. … After nearly ten minutes of ovations, a grateful audience set off for home.
Nayden Todorov and his orchestra managed to convey the enthusiasm for the imperishable dream material of eroticism and death in a well coordinated interplay with the soloists and ensemble members at the opera gala on the Schlossberg.
…the orchestra, conducted with great commitment by Nayden Todorov, was quite good.
Appreciative applause rewards the achievement of the symphony orchestra from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, with its conductor Nayden Todorov… Without an orchestra pit — the musicians sat sheltered in a tent — and thanks to a screen that gave conductor Nayden Todorov a view of the stage, a harmonious ensemble was achieved.
The Ruse Philharmonic under the baton of Nayden Todorov was, without doubt, the best among the orchestras that performed.
There were many convincing moments in the reading by Nayden Todorov and the Orphica chamber ensemble.
Highly motivated, with emphatic verve and the courage of desperation, the orchestra plunges into the floods of the 'Katerina' tragedy. What emerges from the pit — steered cleverly and with sure instinct by the man of the house at the podium — has stature. Balance and proportions are right; the playing is so colourful, so rich in contrast and so eloquent that the reduced forces hardly matter. The musicians carry 'their' singers on their hands, giving them the security and freedom they need to surpass themselves.
With unceasing ovations the audience showered the Rousse Philharmonic Orchestra, which under the baton of Nayden Todorov closed the 'March Music Days' international festival on Sunday evening… Brahms and Stravinsky crowned the 55th edition of one of Bulgaria's most authoritative festivals… The conductor Nayden Todorov turned to the audience with the words: 'Thank you! But thank most of all the Rousse Philharmonic, which keeps proving itself although in theory it does not exist!'
Watching the production by Vera Nemirova under the baton of Maestro Nayden Todorov, we had no sense whatsoever of the conventionality of operatic art… we experienced genuine, full-blooded music theatre. We believed in it, we were captivated by it! … After 'The Nose', with Vera Nemirova's 'Katerina Izmailova' Maestro Nayden Todorov is likewise building a new European profile for the Rousse Opera.
A memorable premiere of 'Katerina Izmailova' with bold directorial decisions and perfect execution… maestro Nayden Todorov made sure everything sounded perfect.
The musical writing, which in the orchestra unfolds both overwhelming movement and sonority and atmospheres of aching poetry, finds a fine interpreter in the Orchestra of the Teatro dell’Opera di Rousse conducted by Nayden Todorov. Chorus and orchestra manage to communicate an intense sense of ensemble.
In Nayden Todorov's hands the complex score comes alive in all its multi-layeredness and dramaturgical contrasts. The performance showed his serious, thorough work with the entire company. The orchestra responded with great precision and detail to the conductor's demands and was equally convincing in the massive dynamic climaxes and in the chamber-psychological moments… The Rousse Opera once again proved its ability to overcome the obstacles posed by difficult titles that would challenge opera houses with far greater resources.
The Rousse Opera triumphed on the stage of Hall 1 of the NDK in Sofia, 140 years after the premiere of 'Carmen'… Captivating, grand, beautiful, the Rousse 'Carmen' tempted the admirers of the operatic art, who packed the hall… The realisation of the project is the work of the conductor and director of the Rousse State Opera, Nayden Todorov.
Musician of the Year 2015 — “Katerina Izmaylova” by Shostakovich, State Opera Rousse.
Beautifully interpreted by Raina Kabaivanska's students with the orchestra and chorus of the Sofia Opera and Ballet under the baton of Nayden Todorov.
Close to ten minutes of applause, with which the capital audience thanked the Rousse Opera's production of Il Trovatore in Hall 1 of the NDK. [...] The orchestra and chorus partnered the soloists in a magnificent way under the baton of Nayden Todorov.