Albena Petrovic-Vratchanska

Full biography Albena Petrovic-Vratchanska

Albena Petrovic-Vratchanska was a composer from Bulgaria who has made significant contributions to the world of music. She was born on September 16, 1951, in the city of Sofia in Bulgaria and grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a renowned composer, and her mother was a pianist. These musical roots inspired her to pursue a career in music from a young age.

Petrovic-Vratchanska received her formal musical training at the National Academy of Music in Sofia where she majored in Composition. She continued her studies at the Paris Conservatory and later returned to Bulgaria to begin her career in music.

Throughout her career, Petrovic-Vratchanska created a significant body of works that included orchestral, chamber, vocal, and choral pieces. Her music was known for its unique blend of traditional Bulgarian folk music with modern European Classical music. This fusion of styles created a distinctive sound, which was both innovative and accessible.

Apart from being a prolific composer, Petrovic-Vratchanska was also a dedicated music educator. She taught composition at her alma mater, the National Academy of Music in Sofia, for many years, and her students included some of the most promising young composers in Bulgaria.

Throughout her career, Petrovic-Vratchanska received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to the world of music. She was a recipient of many prestigious awards, including the Bulgarian National Prize for Music and the Golden Lyre Award. Her music has been performed by many renowned orchestras and ensembles around the world.

Sadly, Albena Petrovic-Vratchanska passed away on August 15, 1995, at the age of 44, due to a sudden and unexpected illness. However, her music continues to live on and inspire many young composers around the world to this day.