Obtained PhD in Ethnomusicology

Kerkelov obtained a PhD degree in Ethnomusicology from the Art Studies Institute of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences under the scientific supervision of prof. Goritza Naidenova. His dissertation “Vocal ornamentation in Bulgarian traditional music. Notational...

Commission by Apollonia Festival for Krassimir Sterev

The renowed Bulgarian Apollonia Festival of Arts commissioned Peter Kerkelov to compose a new work for the virtuoso accordionist Krassimir Sterev (Klangforum Wien). The piece will be scored for accordion solo and string orchestra and will be premiered during Apollonia...

“HORO” included in Concordia Festival

Peter Kerkelov’s “Horo” for amplified ensembles is programed for performance during “Concordia Festival”, which will take place in Sofia between 13th and 15th of October 2017. The performance will be a Bulgarian premier of the piece and...