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Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva becomes honorary citizen of Plovdiv

Sonya Yoncheva and Bogomil Grozev in Old Plovdiv
Photo: plovdiv-press.bg

Celebrated Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva became an honorary citizen of Plovdiv, announced Bogomil Grozev, Director of Ancient Plovdiv Municipal Institute.

The Bulgarian audience is awaiting the forthcoming gala concert of Sonya Yoncheva and opera legend Placido Domingo this summer. On August 31, they are to perform at Saint Alexander Nevsky Square downtown Sofia. Their concert will feature some of repertoire’s most beautiful opera arias and duets. 

On February 24, the opera diva will sing at the “Victoire de la Musique” awards in France. On February 27, Sonya Yoncheva is to give a recital for the Met Stars Live-in Concert pay per view series. Sonya Yoncheva will perform at the Baroque Library of the Schussenried Cloister, Southwest Germany.

Compiled by: Vesela Krasteva

English version: Kostadin Atanasov



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