Sound and Light Veliko Tarnovo 40 Years – Show with Live Music
Anniversary event featuring live performance for the first time
The 40th anniversary of Sound and Light Veliko Tarnovo will be celebrated in a unique way – for the first time in its history with live music. On September 5, 2025, at 8:00 PM at Tsar Asen I Square, residents and visitors of the city will be able to enjoy this unique cultural moment. The show, which began in 1985, will come to life with new energy to mark its milestone anniversary.
Participants in the grand concert
The festive edition of Sound and Light Veliko Tarnovo 40 Years will bring together on one stage:
- The choir and orchestra of the Ruse State Opera
- Teodosii Spasov – Renowned Bulgarian kaval player with international recognition
- Vladimir Boshnakov – Conductor of the event and artistic director of the summer opera season ‘Stage of the Ages,’ which is also celebrating its 40th anniversary
A program inspired by Bulgarian history
The anniversary concert will feature musical highlights from iconic Bulgarian operas:
- „Tzar Kaloyan“
- „Mariya Desislava“
- „Ivailo“
The climax of the evening will be the
performance of the music from ‘Sound and Light,’ which will accompany the
spectacular audio-visual show on Tsarevets Fortress.
Symbolism and cultural significance
This anniversary edition is not just a
concert, but a historic cultural event. For the first time since its inception,
Sound and Light Veliko Tarnovo 40 Years will combine a live orchestral
performance, light effects, and the historical spirit of the city. It will
create an unforgettable experience that will remain in Bulgaria’s cultural
memory.
Date and place
- Date: 5 september 2025
- Time: 20:00
- Place: Tsar Asen I Square, Veliko Tarnovo