Classical Concerts Productions Ltd.
Presents
STANKOV ENSEMBLE
STANKOV ENSEMBLE
Vania Vatralova – Stankov – soprano
Ivo Stankov – violin
Lachezar Stankov – piano
“The Trio performed the Spanish repertoire with finesse and style – the most
memorable of the evening were De Falla’s ‘Seven Popular Songs’, exquisitely
performed by Vania and Lachezar Stankov; Ravel’s ‘Tsigane’ where Ivo
Stankov’s playing was spirited and temperamental, and Lachezar Stankov’s
dazzling performance of ‘Sevilla’ from the Suite ‘España’ by Albeniz.
In the arias the singer showed the quality of her voice and the intelligent use of
timbre, strength and dynamics.
At the end of the concert we heard the Suite ‘España’ by Chabrier arranged for
voice, violin and piano – original and effective.”
‘Kultura’ Newspaper, Sofia
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Classical Concerts Productions Ltd.
Presents
STANKOV ENSEMBLE
TRIO:
“ENCORE! Favourite Spanish and French encores”
The programme features a selection of some of the most well known Spanish
and French arias such as Micaela’s aria from the opera ‘Carmen’, and Jewel’s
song from ‘Faust’, as well as showpieces for violin & piano and solo piano, such
as Maurice Ravel’s ‘Tzigane’ and Claude Debussy’s ‘Fireworks’.
It also includes two special items written for voice, violin and piano – the
beautiful ‘Seranade’ by Charles Gounod, and an arrangement made especially
for Stankov Ensemble of Emmanuel Chabrier’s celebrated orchestral Suite
‘España’.
FULL PROGRAMME includes:
Manuel de Falla (1876 - 1946)
Siete canciones populares Españolas
Manuel de Falla (1876 - 1946)
Danza Española, from the opera “La Vida Breve”
Moreno Torroba (1891 -1982)
La Marchenera
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Feux d'artifice
Charles Gounod (1818-1893)
Faust - Jewel’s Song
Charles Gounod (1818-1893)
Sérénade (text by Victor Hugo)
Maurice Ravel (1875 –1937)
Tzigane Fantasie de concert
George Bizet (1838 – 1875)
Micaela’s aria from the opera Carmen
Isaak Albeniz (1860-1909)
Sevilla, from Suite España
Jules Massenet (1842 - 1912)
Meditation, from the opera “Thais”
Emmanuel A. Chabrier (1841-1894) Suite España, arr. by Simon Kent
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Classical Concerts Productions Ltd.
Presents
STANKOV ENSEMBLE
NOTE: The programme above is
suggested as a sample one; the ensemble
can offer a wide selection of other arias
and pieces.
Other programme suggestions include
the following titles:
Violin and piano
“Strictly Beethoven”
An integral of Beethoven violin and piano sonatas.
Soprano and piano
“A Night of Operatic Favourites”
A selection of some of the favourite opera arias, from the
operas ‘La Traviata’, ‘La Boheme’, ‘Norma’, and ‘Carmen’,
amongst others.
Soprano and piano
“Romantic Songs”
The programme presents a selection of works by
celebrated song composers such as Richard Strauss,
Henry Duparc, Ferenz Liszt, Enrique Granados and
Manuel De Falla.
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Classical Concerts Productions Ltd.
Presents
STANKOV ENSEMBLE
RECOMMENDATION LETTER:
Alan Woods, 25 Shire Close, North Springfield,
CHELMSFORD, Essex CM1 6FW
Telephone: 01245-461075 & 01277-210889; e-mail: alan.woods31@talktalk.net
To whom it may concern: The Stankov Ensemble
As organizer of weekly lunchtime concerts in Chelmsford Cathedral I returned home
from holiday in the autumn of 2003 to find that the viola player I had engaged to play in
a week’s time had pulled out. Following a frantic ‘phone call I was recommended to
contact a violinist, a certain Ivo Stankov, and so it was that at such short notice I
engaged this unknown performer for a lunchtime recital. Thus began my association
with the Stankov family and I was not to regret it.
The concert was a great success and I remember particularly his setting aside the
music stand for the last item and giving a stunning rendition of a Bulgarian Rhapsody,
which earned him a standing ovation. Such was the quality of his playing that I had no
hesitation in asking him to return in following years, although this was not always
possible due to his ever increasing concert commitments both in the UK and Europe.
In 2006 Ivo’s wife Vania came to us, thrilling us with her strong operatic voice with the
duo of violin and voice forming a perfect musical combination and in the spring of 2010
we were enchanted by The Stankov Ensemble of voice, violin and piano (Ivo’s brother
Lachezar) forming the perfect trio.
At each of their performances, whether as soloist, duo or trio the Stankov family have
made a lasting impression on our audiences and I am constantly being asked when
they will return. What most appeals is the sheer quality and professionalism of
performance, the variety and interest of their programmes and the rapport they have
with our audience, this latter not always an easy thing to achieve.
From a personal point of view I find the family very cooperative and easy to work with,
even when they are under pressure with other musical commitments. I wish I could say
this about all my concert artists.
Alan Woods
Chelmsford Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts Organizer
Classical Concerts Productions Ltd.
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64 Wales Farm Road, London, W3 6UE, UK, Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 208 99 21 327