Alexander Yossifov

Alexander Yossifov (born 12 August 1940, Sofia) is a Bulgarian composer and conductor.

Life and career

Alexander Yossifov was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. While attending the Bulgarian State Conservatory, he studied composition under Pancho Vladigerov and conducting under Konstantin Iliev.[1] He is the author of numerous chamber music pieces as well as symphonic works. Yossifov has also written several art songs and one opera, Back to the Beginning.[2] He has conducted numerous ensembles throughout his career including the Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra.[3]

Awards

"Prelude and Fuga" No 2, for 2 Pianos, 8 hands, was awarded the Grand-Prix "Kanebo" in Tokyo, Japan at the Sixth International Competition for Piano Duo Composition in 1999.

References

  1. ↑ Slonimsky, Nicolas (1978). "Yossifov, Alexander". Baker's Biographical dictionary of musicians (6th ed.). New York: Schirmer Books. p. 1927. ISBN 0028702409.
  2. ↑ Opera at Stanford University
  3. ↑ Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra Website

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