08 Jun 2005

José Carreras at the Sofia Palace of Culture Hall, May, 28, 2005

With Monserrat Caballé’s sensational concert at the same hall in September 2000, this is the second appearance of a famous Spanish opera singer in Sofia. The advertising campaign that started two months ago brought very good results assembling the la crema y la nata de la sociedad. The Sofia Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by David Himenez performed well in the solos: Rossini’s “La gazza ladra” and the intermezzo of Heronimo Himenez’ zarzuella “La boda de Luis Alonso.” José Carreras chose to partner with the young and promising Bulgarian soprano, Zvetelina Maldzanska, to share his triumph in Sofia.


Bulgarian soprano Zvetelina Maldzanska performing with José Carreras. (Photo by BTA)

With Monserrat Caballé's sensational concert at the same hall in September 2000, this is the second appearance of a famous Spanish opera singer in Sofia. The advertising campaign that started two months ago brought good results assembling the la crema y la nata de la sociedad. The Sofia Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by David Himenez performed well in the solos: Rossini's "La gazza ladra" and the intermezzo of Heronimo Himenez' zarzuella "La boda de Luis Alonso." José Carreras chose to partner with the young and promising Bulgarian soprano, Zvetelina Maldzanska, to share his triumph in Sofia.

The local audience had the rare chance to hear Italian and Spanish songs (Gastaldone, Morera, Albeniz, Serano, Lama and de Curtis) by one of the greatest tenors in the world today. José Carreras did not disappoint. He performed 9 songs and 2 duos with the soprano, as well as 6 "encores," all in brilliant form and style that transformed this night into an unforgettable experience. A supreme delight and blessing!

Our correspondent in Bulgaria