Founded in 1954 and having achieved a world-wide fame after its concerts in more than 50 countries all over the world, the Pirin Ensemble for Folk Songs and Dances maintains its prestige with artistic principles underlying the very core of its art, faithfulness to folk traditions — presence of talented creative artists, modern stage conceptions and realization.
These determine the overall appearance of the Ensemble in shows which are essentially a synthesis of verse, music, dance, an original stage picture enhanced by the wonderful variegated national costumes and stylish designs. The Ensemble are after an indelible impression which reveals Bulgarian national spirit. Bulgarian view of the world, of the native land, of Bulgaria as a whole: the response of the audience shows that they have achieved it. Associate Professor Kiril Stefanov has been Pirin’s chief artistic director and conductor for more than 30 years now. An expert in conducting, in his work and in his large-scale compositions, he seeks that obligatory balance between authentic folk expression and highly professional
technique which impress most in the art of the Ensemble. An author of more than 600 vocal compositions, Kiril Stefanov composes music which is deeply rooted in folk traditions, reflecting the immediate aspirations of the Bulgarian people today. Each sphere in the varied activities of the Pirin Ensemble is deeply marked by his creative personality.
It is in inspiration and ardent love for everything Bulgarian, in artistry and warm sincerity, that the Pirin Ensemble remain forever faithful to their essential creed of revealing the Bulgarian soul to all. the pursuit of peaceful labour and creative life, of friendly communication.
Lyudmila DIMOVA

1.Na megdana (In the Square) — soloist Nikola Kostov — zourna
2.Razbole se Dona (Dona Has Fallen Sick) — soloists Rouska Stoimenova, Maria Tomova and Veneta Tsvetkova
3.Kakvo e tsvete tsufnalo (What a Flower Has Blossomed) — soloist Vassilka Karadalieva
4.Pismo ti e doshlo (A Letter Has Come For You) — soloist Elena Karakasheva
5.More,arcsah si (Hey, I've Given My Heart) — perf. by Rouska Stoimenova
6.Mori, ezh se zheni (Hey, a Hedgehog Is Getting Married) — perf. by Tatyana Surbinska
7.Na ti, mome, dzivri (Take Those Slippers, Maiden)
8.Oi, proshetal se Sandanski (Hey, Sandanski Roamed About) — soloists Tanya Kostova and Elena Rahova
9.Altun Maro (Beautiful Mara)
10.Spring Songs and Dances from the Pirin Mountains
11.Shto ma ya surtse trognalo (It Touched Me to the Heart) — soloist Tanya Kostova
12.Vurni se, loudo (Come Back, Sweetheart) — soloists Rouska Stoimcnova and Ilia Argirov
13.Pitat me, mamo, v selo momite (The Village Maidens Are Asking Me, Mother) — soloists Rouska Stoimenova, Tatyana Surbinska, Katerina Kostadinova, Veneta Tsvetkova and Ilia Argirov
14.Kavali sviryat (Kavals Are Playing)
15.Stiga yodish, Yane mori (Stop Wandering About, Hey Yane)
16.Ya ti postilam shareni chergi (I’m Covering the Floor with Multi-Coloured Rugs for You) — soloist Rouska Stoimenova
17.Vila sei gora (A Forest Burst Out Into Leaves) — soloists Tanya Kostova and Sylvia Simeonova
18.Pirinsko Horo
19.Glasut na Pirin (The Voice of the Pirin Mountains) — soloists Rouska Stoimenova, Vassilka Karadalieva and Ilia Argirov

Music composed and arranged by Kiril Stefanov
Conductors: Kiril Stefanov, Stoyan Stoyanov, Lyudmila Dimova.
Kiril Ivanov and Radko Ivanov