Emil Tabakov

In 1947 he studied at the Bulgarian State Music Academy with Todor Toshev, Marin Goleminov and Vladi Simeonov.

Tabakov's first engagement as a conductor was from 1976 to 1979 with the Rousse Philharmonic Orchestra.

From 1979 to 1987 he served as music director and Conductor of the Sofia Soloists Chamber Orchestra.

He was appointed Principal Conductor of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra in 1987, and again served in this position from 1998 to 2000.

[2] Tabakov mainly composes for large ensembles, including symphonies and instrumental concertos.

Emil Tabakov conducts the BRN Symphony Orchestra