NEW MUSIC IN 7/8 – TANYA ON THE JUDGES PANEL. Tanya, our fantastic director, was invited this year to join other luminaries of Bulgarian traditional music to judge the bi-annual “New Music in 7/8” competition held in June in Chepelare, Bulgaria. Check out the competition!
WASHINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL – June 3 and 4, 2017. Music, dancing, artisans, and the Glen Echo Carousel — what more could you ask for?! Orfeia at noon on June 4 on the Yurt Stage. 
EUROPEAN UNION EMBASSIES OPEN HOUSE – May 13, 2017. A D.C. tradition. European Union Embassies and the EU Delegation to the United States open their doors to the public for a day of family fun, food, culture and more. The event offers visitors a rare look inside the embassies and provides a unique opportunity to experience the cultural heritage and national traditions of the 28 member countries. Orfeia will be singing at the Bulgarian Embassy.
CONGRATULATIONS, TANYA! Our amazing director Tatiana Sarbinska was awarded the Honorary Medal of the President of Bulgaria for her contribution to arts and culture. The award was presented by Rosen Plevneliev, President of Bulgaria. БЪЛГАРИЯ СЕ ГОРДЕЕ С ТЕБ — Bulgaria is proud of you — and so are we!!
Благодаря – THANKS FOR CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF BALKAN VOCAL TRADITIONS WITH US. We had a wonderful time singing, wining (with Bulgarian wine from Todoroff Winery — наздраве!) and dining with everyone. Thanks to Ambassador Tihomir Stoychev for his good wishes.
ORFEIA ON “LIVE @ 5.” We had a great time at WPFW, 89.3 FM. Thanks to our wonderful hosts Luci Murphy and David Rabin for inviting us to spread the love for Balkan music.
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A NEW BULGARIAN MUSIC FAN! Ansu emailed us to say “Your performance at the Embassy of Bulgaria for #EUOpenHouse was entrancing. I especially liked your explanation of dissonance and rhythm in the Bulgarian folk compositions, that helped us appreciate what we were hearing even more. I loved the slightly eastern-tonality of your pieces. I look forward to attending more performances. People literally stopped in their tracks on the street to listen to you…outstanding harmonies and unusual, stimulating sound. Great job you all! I posted about you on Twitter.” Thanks!!
