Roumen Balyozov
Roumen Balyozov (b. 1949, Sofia) graduated from the “Pancho Vladigerov” State Academy of Music. He studied
violoncello with Prof. Konstantin Popov and composition with Prof. Dimitar Tapkov. Since 1974 he has worked as a
violoncellist at the Symphony Orchestra of the Bulgarian National Radio. His works have been recorded for the
Bulgarian National Television, Balkanton Records, Bulgarian National Radio, Radio Bratislava, Radio Cologne and
performed in many countries in Europe and America. R. Balyozov is recipient of three awards of the Union of
Bulgarian Composers (1977, 1982, 1987) and the Award of Ministry of Culture and Education (1981). His works
have been performed at the “New Bulgarian Music”, “Young Bulgarian Music” and “Musica Nova” festivals.
Operas:
“Le Petit Prince” after A. de Saint-Exupery, 1975
“When the Dolls Are Not Sleeping”, 1979
“Serenade” after S. Mrozek, 1990
“Nonsenseville Love Story” after B. Vian, 1991
Ballet:
“Green Game”, 1987
Symphony orchestra:
“Silhouettes”, 1973
Divertimento Capriccioso № 1 “Game of the Classics”, 1974
Symphony for soprano, bass and orchestra, 1979
“Old-Bulgarian Pages” – triptych of symphonic poems,
1980 - 1982
Divertimento Capriccioso № 2 “Bach`85 or Well-Tempered Orchestra” 1985
“Bagatelles”, 1998
String orchestra:
Concerto Grosso № 1 “Parable for the Obstacles” for string quartet and large string orchestra, 1982
Concerto Grosso № 2 “Bratislavian” for clarinet, piano, drums and string orchestra, 1987
Concerto Grosso № 3 “Talking at Cross - Purposes” for marimba and string orchestra, 1988
Chamber music:
Rhapsodic Improvisation № 1 for violoncello, 1971
Folk Studies for strings and percussion, 1972
“Alter Ego” for organ, 1975
“Pastorals” for oboe, 1976
“Coordinations” for clarinet and piano, 1977
“Conflicts” for flute, viola, harp and piano and tape, 1977
“Memorial`78” for violoncello and percussion sextet, 1978
“The Toys” – children’s suite, 1978
String Quartet № 1, 1979
String Quartet № 2, 1982
Rhapsodic Improvisation № 2 for violoncello, 1979
“The Brave Leaden Soldier”, 1979
“Ornitophony” for soprano, bass and piano, 1979
Three Pieces for clarinet, 1981
“Marsian Dances” for percussion sextet, 1981
“Poetry” for clarinet, vibraphone and piano, 1981
“Garlands” for wind quintet, 1983
“Music on Occasion” for eight horns, 1986
“Carnival” for contrabass and piano, 1986
“Counterpoints” for four trombones, 1987
“Bestiarium” for violoncello and piano, 1988
“ContrARIA” (Cage – Balyozov) for voice and strings, 1989
“An Antique Pastoral” for horn and piano, 1989
“Humoresque” for horn and piano, 1989
Divertimento Capriccioso № 4, “Patiens”, 1989
“Contour” for three violoncellos and double-bass, 1989
“La Folia” for viola, violoncello and double-bass, 1992
“Da Capo” for flute and tape, 1994
“Archaeography” – a cycle of three pieces, 1998
“Still Life with Sticks” for percussion sextet and piano, 1999
“Still Life in Yellow” for brass winds, 1999
“Still Life with Finger-holes” for wind octet, 1999
“Welcome XX Century”, 1999
Piano:
“Modifications” (on theme by Paganini) for two pianos, 1972
Divertimento Capriccioso № 3 “Recital for a Talking Pianist”, 1986
“Acronym” for piano, 1986
“Acupuncture” for two pianos, eight hands, 1987
“Calendar”, 1994
“Kaleidoscope”, 1997
“Still Life with Keyboards” for three pianos, twelve hands, 1998
“Six Onerous Pieces in ѕ”, 1999
Music for TV programs, film music, theater music, etc.