About
The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra is the national symphony orchestra of Bulgaria and one of the leading musical institutions of Southeastern Europe. Founded in 1893, it has established itself as the principal representative of Bulgarian musical culture and an active presence on the international concert stage. Its home is Concert Complex "Bulgaria" in Sofia, which includes the Great Concert Hall "Bulgaria", a chamber music hall, Studio "Music", and Art Gallery "Bulgaria".
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The Sofia Philharmonic encompasses the National Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Philharmonic Choir "Svetoslav Obretenov", the "Sofia" and "Quarto" string quartets, and the vocal ensembles Bella Voce and Impresia.
Members
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Alexander Avramov violin
Discography
Albums
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Алпийска симфония Оп. 64
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The Three Piano Concertos
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Eine Alpensinfonie, op. 64
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Pictures at an Exhibition
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Piano Concertos nos. 1 & 2
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Piano Concertos nos. 3 & 4
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Concerto no. 5 / Sonata no. 8
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The Best of Mussorgsky
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Violinkonzert; Sérénade mélancolique · Mélodie · Valse-Scherzo
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Symphonie Nr. 5
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Symphonie Nr. 8
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Symphonie Nr. 9 / 10
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Symphonie Nr. 3
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Symphonie Nr. 4
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Symphonie Nr. 1
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Symphonie Nr. 7
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Symphonie Nr. 6
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Symphonie Nr. 2
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Perle
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Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto / Arensky: Quartet
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Waldmeister (Excerpts)
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Orfa
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Griseldis
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Brahms, Bruch: Violin Concertos
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Messe en ut majeur
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Софийска филхармония. Емил Табаков (Равел, Сен-Санс, Шабрие, Пол Дюка)
Singles
Live
Links
Listen
Artistic director
Conductor position
Subgroup
Also known as
Bulgarian Philharmonic Orchestra · Philharmonisches Orchester Sofia · Sofia Philharmonic · Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra · Sophia Philharmonic
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- b8a27549-acb7-437d-bb04-3a5211546591
- ISNI
- 0000000108606531
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.