Emil Tchakarov
Emil Tchakarov (Bulgarian: Емил Чакъров; 29 June 1948 – 4 August 1991) was a Bulgarian conductor active in both the concert hall and the opera house. He was associated with Herbert von Karajan early in his career, served as chief conductor of the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Flemish Philharmonic, and conducted at major opera houses and concert venues in Europe and North America.
He founded the Sofia Festival Orchestra in 1986 and recorded a series of Russian operas for CBS Records and Sony Classical with Bulgarian and international singers. His name is associated with the Burgas Music Festival "Emil Tchakarov", organized by the State Opera – Burgas.
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