Todorov is endowed with a rare ability for communication with the performers, which is why he has been preferred to the world’s most prestigious orchestras and soloists.

Nayden Todorov has only been opera director in Russe for two years and a lot has happened in that time. Todorov brings out nine to ten productions a year, some with young conductors and modern directors.

The orchestra – a differentiated and accurate accompanying ensemble under the direction of Nayden Todorov…

The musicians of State Opera Rousse were led by their chief conductor Nayden Todorov, who offered excellent cooperation, rousing enthusiasm for the music and great skill.

A lot of applause after the interpretation of the Overture for the conductor Todorov, who offered a delicious, very balanced version, in which he succeeded to show the qualities of the orchestra.

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.

The orchestra, directed by Nayden Todorov managed Verdi’s melodic score beautifully as well as the singers; the ensemble numbers in particular were fantastic.

Etwas nervösnoch beim Auftakt, Brahms’ TragischerOuvertüre, katapultierte sich das Or-chester mit dem ständigen Gastdirigen-ten Nayden Todorov, bei BrahmsHaydn-Variationenzu beeindruckenderPräzision und Klangreinheit; bei Brahms1. Symphonieein wenig sanfter und moderater, als die rhythmische Zerrissenheit dieses Werkes es vorgibt.

A conductor who seduces … Not only the devil seduces the Faust audience of Solothurn, but once again the young conductor Nayden Todorov. Two years ago, “Faust” became a sensational success under his direction, last summer also “Andrea Chénier” Nayden Todorov shades the “Faust” color of the score, dabbing highlights with a supple sound and a soulful melody with a fine brush. The Bulgarian breathes with the singers. A musician through and through who fascinates acoustically and optically with round, flowing movements.

Most interesting in this Aida was the sound produced by the orchestra, conducted by Nayden Todorov. The strings and winds blended wonderfully with dark, shadowy hues. Even the brasses’ blare was blunted by a pillowy softness.