“Pancho Vladigerov (1899-1978) was born in Zurich, lived first in Bulgaria, then from 1920 to 1932 in Berlin, before returning to his homeland. The works on this CD date from the Berlin period and are rooted in the folk music from the composer’s homeland, which the composer effectively dresses in an opulent orchestral sound. It’s a brilliant and lovely music! The Philharmonic Orchestra of Rousse (Ruse), situated on the Danube, delivers sonorous, atmospheric and colourful interpretations. The recording is impeccable and therefore recommendable for anyone looking for a change from dances and rhapsodies by other composers from the Slavic region.” ****