Accordion Ensemble – “Accordion Dreams / Акордеонни мечти”
The idea behind the creation of this ensemble—or orchestra—was for it to be not only the only one of its kind in Dobrich and northeastern Bulgaria, but also a unique formation in the country, consisting primarily of professional accordionists who have graduated from music schools, specialized classes, and higher music institutions in Bulgaria. Established in early 2024, the ensemble’s goal is to showcase the beauty of accordion music—not only in its orchestral form.
To date, the ensemble has participated in several concert programs. The core of the orchestra, as defined by its conductor Sevdalin Simeonov, consists of the musicians who will perform in the upcoming concert at the Palace of Balchik in the “Stone Hall”: Galin Momchev, Deyan Dzhankov, Emil Halachev, and Sevdalin Simeonov. This will be the first time this quartet performs together in this formation. Each of the four instrumentalists brings extensive experience, vision, and a contemporary interpretation of accordion music.
-
Galin Momchev has long been an accompanist for the choreography classes at the “Kliment Ohridski” School of Arts in Dobrich. He is a graduate of the local music program and later of the Academy of Music, Dance, and Fine Arts “Prof. Asen Diamandiev” in Plovdiv.
-
Deyan Dzhankov is one of Bulgaria’s young accordionists, trained in Dobrich and later in Plovdiv. In recent years, he has successfully led the accordion school at the “Yordan Yovkov – 1870” Community Center in Dobrich, which has gained recognition through concerts, competitions, and masterclasses taught by some of Bulgaria’s most prominent musicians.
-
Emil Halachev is a contemporary Bulgarian accordionist with a modern approach to both traditional Bulgarian music and other genres. He strives to express his personal musical vision, setting him apart from many of his peers. He currently serves as accompanist at the “Dobrudzha” Ensemble and conductor of the “Lyra” Orchestra.
-
Sevdalin Simeonov, the ensemble’s conductor, has over thirty years of experience as an accordion instructor at the Dobrich School of Arts. Throughout his career, he has focused on highlighting the beauty, musicality, and soulfulness of the accordion. His approach is evidenced by the success of his students, including Kaloyan Kumanov, who share his philosophy of music: always fresh, never dull, and distinctly expressive.
The “Accordion Dreams” concert will take place on July 29 at the Stone Hall of the Palace of Balchik, starting at 18:00, featuring twelve musical pieces spanning different genres, eras, and composers. Entry is free.
