`The Queen of Romani Song` Esma Redzepova will go to a great tour in USA with her 5-piece band (trumpet, clarinet, dumbek-drums, keyboard and accordion) the Ansambl Teodosievski.

Calendar of the conserts you can find at:

Join us to meet the art of Ensemble Pirin and share all the good and joyous feelings that it always brings to one's heart. Join us to feel the spirit and greatness of the Bulgarian folklore and culture.

1. `Nazdravitza` (Toast for health) - Concert-spectacle of the Ensemble
8.10.2004 - at 7.00pm at the National Palace of Culture, Hall 11 (tickets in the box-office of the NPC)

2. `Muzikalna Legenda` (Musical Legend) - Panorama with the works of Bulgarian composers (with the participation of the choir, soloists, and orchestra of the Ensemble).
11.10.2004 - at 7.00pm at the National Palace of Culture, Hall 1 (tickets in the box-office of the NPC)

3. `Bulgaria - Nasha Radost i Obich`(Bulgaria - Our Joy and Love) - Concert-spectacle of the Ensemble
15.10.2004 - at 7.00pm at the National Palace of Culture, Hall 1 (tickets in the box-office of the NPC)

Chief Artistic Director of Pirin Ensemble - prof. Kiril Stefanov

Teaching Romanian dances in Belgium by Marius Ursu, Master choreographer of `Doina Timisului` Folklore Ensemble - Timisoara (Romania)

Contacat information:
tel, fax: 087 33 04 55
Marius Ursu (doinatimisului@lasting.ro) or
Jacques Loneux (loneuxjacques@pi.be)

During the Chicago Turkish Festival you will find arts, music, dance, food and more at Daley Plaza - 50 W Washington.

Performers from Turkey The performers from Turkey such as Erdemir Folk Dances Group and Balik Ayhan and the Band, as well as a Fashion Show by the Ankara Olgunlasma Institute, will perform mini shows at the festival grounds from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm everyday, as well as full shows in the evenings at other venues.

Additionally, artisans performing traditional arts such as calligraphy, Meerschaum stone carving, carpet weaving, marbling and ceramics will be demonstrating their skills daily from 10 am until 4 pm during the festival at Daley Plaza.

For ticket information and questions: