Helene Karastoyanova

Helene Karastoyanova (b Sofia, 1 Oct 1933) is a Bulgarian composer.

Life

Helene (Elena) Karastoyanova was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, the daughter of composer Assen Karastoyanov. She studied at the State Academy of Music with her father and Alexander Raychev. After completing her studies, she taught music in Sofia at the National Music High School and the Institute for Music and Choreographic Specialists. She served as headmaster of the National Theatre Art High School (State Choreographic School) from 1983-88. Karastoyanov won the March Song Competition prize in 1985, 1987 and 1989.[1] [2]

Works

Karastoyanova composes music mainly for orchestra, chorus and chamber ensemble. Selected works include:

She has published professional articles including:

References

  1. "Helene Karastoyanova". Retrieved 22 December 2010.
  2. Sadie, Julie Anne; Samuel, Rhian (1994). The Norton/Grove dictionary of women composers (Digitized online by GoogleBooks). Retrieved 22 December 2010.


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