May 2018

Kultura – Bulgaria

The conductor’s clear vision of the overall dramaturgical line also contributed to the convincing presentation of the Fifth Symphony. With its metaphorical transition from reflection on a tragic fate to a triumph of will, the symphony was saved by the often-threatening pathetic triviality that lurks above it.

October 2017

Impressio – Bulgaria

Nayden Todorov is among the most talented Bulgarian musicians, with vivid interpretations of both symphonic and operatic works.

April 2016

Kultura – Bulgaria

Todorov, a conductor of the emotional element, with an instinct for the vocal center in operatic art.

August 2015

Allgemeine Zeitung – Germany

Nayden Todorov and his orchestra managed to convey the enthusiasm for the imperishable dream material of love and death in a well coordinated interplay with the soloists and ensemble members at the opera gala on the Schlossberg.

November 2014

Kultura – Bulgaria

The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra likes to play with Nayden Todorov, the musicians play with desire and this was evident in Requiem, they are well prepared, they are reactive, they gave their bests.

May 2014

Opera News – USA

Wichita Grand Opera and conductor Nayden Todorov did themselves proud with this performance of Rossini’s last and perhaps greatest opera… The audience appeared quite enthralled by this profound work, applauding generously after scenes and arias, and greeting the conclusion of the stirring finale with unrestrained enthusiasm.

December 2013

Suedkurier – Germany

The sensitive accompaniment by the Orchestra under the direction of Nayden Todorov is accentuated and yet pleasantly reserved and thus makes a decisive contribution to perfect listening pleasure.

February 2013

Kultura – Bulgaria

Even the pace and character of the rumba in the Cuban Overture showed that the conductor’s work here went beyond the quick reading of a popular text. And the orchestra itself responded with joy and imagination to the music movement. There was an acoustic play, masterful solo moments, a well balanced sound.

March 2012

Kultura – Bulgaria

The performance “catches” you with potential in the musician’s work of Nayden Todorov and with good ideas of Adelaida Yakimova, despite the excesses in the fantasy analogies of the direction.

December 2011

Kultura – Bulgaria

Led by the conductor Nayden Todorov, the orchestra of the Stara Zagora Opera performed very well in the difficult repertoire with works by Verdi, Cilea, Donizetti, Mozart and Mascagni.

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