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Krasimir Tzvetanov Kyurkchiyski is a prominent Bulgarian composer and conductor . He was born on June 22, 1936 in Troyan, Bulgaria . He graduated from the National Music Academy , where he graduated "Composition" in the class of Professor Pancho Vladigerov . Later he has specialized in Moscow Conservatory in the class of Dmitri Shostakovich . He worked as a conductor of the "Philip Koutev" State Folk Ensemble's orchestra and then as a conductor of the Choir at Ensemble for Folk Songs of the Bulgarian National Radio , known later as " The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices ". His songs "Kalimanku, Denku", "Chick Singing", "Confession", "A lamb baaed", "Mesechinko, le" are included in Marcel Cellier's series of "The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices" received the award "Grammy". He composed two operas and ballet; vocals and instrumentals works; orchestral and chamber music; choral songs; instrumental pieces, folk-song; film music and more. He is a winner of the Grand Prize of Composition "Paris Music Weeks" (1966). His works for symphony orchestra "Diaphonic Study", Concerto for Orchestra, Variations on a Theme by Handel, and Aria Adagio for String Orchestra, Concert 1 for Piano are in the repertoire of many orchestras. His name is associated with a new approach in the treatment of folk songs gained popularity in the repertoire of Bulgarian and foreign artists. His works are performed in Italy, France, Russia, Germany, Australia and many other countries. Krasimir Kyurkchiyski is among the most frequently performed Bulgarian composers abroad. He was awarded with many government awards, diplomas and prizes. The last years of his life Krasimir Kyurkchiyski lived and worked in the village Bozhentzi, Bulgaria. He died on December 15, 2011.- Ivan Balsamadzhiev was born on 19 February 1953 in Troyan, Bulgaria. He was an actor, known for Lavina (1982), Chovek v kosmosa (1986) and Katina (1976). He died on 3 April 2010 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Nikolay Akimov was born on 17 August 1952 in Troyan, Bulgaria. He is a writer and director, known for Chovek v kosmosa (1986), Klinika na tretiya etazh (2000) and Under the Dark.- Cinematographer
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Minko Balkanski was born on 18 January 1894 in Lometz, Troyan, Bulgaria. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Ptizevadstvoto v Bulgaria (1937), Buntat na robite (1933) and Atentatat v Sveta Nedelya (1925). He died on 21 January 1975 in Sofia, Bulgaria.- Lyubomir Levchev is a Bulgarian writer, poet. Lyubomir Spiridonov Levchev was born on April 29, 1935 in Troyan, Bulgaria . He graduated from high school in Sofia and higher education in Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" , specialty "Bibliography and Library Science" at the Philosophy and History Faculty. His first book, "The stars are mine" was published in 1957 and a total of 58 of his books have been translated in 36 countries. He is an author of three novels and scripts for the films " Silent trails ," " Death of Alexander the Great " and " Sweet and bitter ." He has worked in Sofia Radio and newspaper " Literary Front ." He was a Chairman of the Union of Bulgarian Writers since 1979 to 1988. Levchev was a participant in the recent private environment of the dictator Todor Zhivkov , known as "hunting party" and acting as an informal advisory staff. Since 1991, he is the owner of the publishing house "Orpheus" issuing poetry and self-titled magazine. He is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers, and the Union of Bulgarian Writers. He won Gold medal for poetry of the French Academy and is a winner of the title Knight of Poetry (1985); he won also Medal of the Association of Venezuelan Writers (1985); Prizes "Mate Zalka "and" Boris Polevoy "- Russia (1986); Grand Prix of the Institute "Alexander Pushkin" and the Sorbonne (1989); World Prize for Mystical Poetry "Fernando Riello" (1993); the Order "Vladimir Mayakovsky", established by the Writers' Union in Eurasia and the Union of Writers and Translators in Russia and Diploma of Literary social premium "always lit" in 2009; "Golden Wreath" of the Struga Poetry Evenings (2010). He is a winner of the highest state award in the People's Republic of Bulgaria for contribution in science, arts and culture - Dimitrov Prize for 1972; Winner of the National Literature Prize "Penyo Penev" for 1984. On the occasion of his 70th anniversary in 2006, Lyubomir Levchev was awarded by President Georgi Parvanov with the Order of Stara Planina for "exceptional merits to Bulgaria, for the development and promotion of Bulgarian art and culture". He is a Doctor Honoris Causa of Burgas Free University. In 2008, he received the national award "Hristo G. Danov" for Lifetime Achievement. He is a Honorary citizen of Smolyan (2010).
- Dora Staeva was born on 8 December 1933 in Troyan, Bulgaria. She is an actress, known for Barierata (1979), Torrid Noon (1965) and Eternal Times (1974).