Emil Chakarov

Emil Tchakarov was a renowned Bulgarian conductor, born on June 29, 1948, in Burgas, Bulgaria. He began his musical journey with violin lessons at the age of six and later studied at the Sofia State Conservatoire, where he also conducted the orchestra. Tchakarov's career spanned both concert halls and opera houses, with notable performances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and Covent Garden. He was the Chief Conductor of the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra from 1974 to 1978 and later led the Royal Flemish Philharmonic in Antwerp from 1983 to 1986. Tchakarov founded the Sofia Festival Orchestra in 1986 and conducted several notable recordings, including a series of Russian operas. He passed away on August 4, 1991, in Paris.

Tchakarov's repertoire included a wide range of classical works, from symphonies by Beethoven and Bruckner to operas by Verdi and Mussorgsky. His performances were marked by a deep understanding of both orchestral and operatic music, leaving a lasting impact on the world of classical music. The concert hall and summer classical music festival in Burgas bear his name, a testament to his enduring legacy in Bulgaria and beyond.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Opera

Chamber Music

Choral

Baroque

Romantic Music

Orchestral Music

Symphonic Music

Latest Release

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky•

Emil Chakarov

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released September 15, 1986