Bulgarian-American Center Madara and Mega Mogula presents THE POP-OPERA STAR

KRASSIMIR - Bulgarian POP-OPERA Star

”Experience....the Pop-opera”
A voice sent from heaven...haunting, beautiful....outstanding!

Best Independent Superstar Of The Year, 2005 LA Music Awards
http://www.krassimir.com/
October 7th, 2007
7.30 pm

Get tickets here: Krassimer Tickets

@ Regent Theatre
7 Medford Street , Arlington, MA 02474
For more information: (617) 283-4543, center.madara@gmail.com

KRASSIMIR BIO:
May 11, 2006 - Kodak Theatre, Hollywood. "Experience…Popera! Starring Krassimir" united one of the world's most angelic voices and more than 60 artists in an incredible show that benefited the UCLA AIDS Institute Thursday night. More than 2,500 people descended upon one of Hollywood's most prestigious venues for a performance that was truly out of this world.
A NEW STYLE TO TURN WORLD MUSIC ON ITS EAR : KRASSIMIR INTRODUCES POPERA

          Krassimir is one of Bulgaria’s most popular celebrities. He is not only a famous mime artist, but he also scored a top ten album and is one of Bulgaria’s most outspoken cultural advocates. A true male soprano with an impressive 4-octave range, Krassimir now steps onto the international stage with an evocative new album and a voice that is unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
          Popera was recorded and produced by William Tabanou who worked with artists such as Avril Lavigne and Coolio. The first time he heard Krassimir perform live at the El Portal Theater he was immediately taken by his extraordinary talent.
           “The moment I heard his voice I knew I had to work with him!”
          Krassimir and Tabanou recorded the album primarily at Jam studios in West Hollywood, with additional recording done in the Czech Republic. They spent countless hours in the studio, experimenting with various arrangements and compositional elements until they achieved what is considered in their mind perfection – a new style! The result is an incomparable record that fuses European pop and a contemporary symphonic sound with soaring melodies, poetic lyrics, and Krassimir’s one of a kind voice.
          Popera follows in the footsteps of internationally acclaimed records like Enigma’s MCMXC a.D and Sarah Brightman’s La Luna and anchored by a truly innovative sound. The album features 10 original compositions in 4 different languages – English, Spanish, Russian and Latin. Each song is an epic unto itself with Krassimir’s mystical voice drawing the listener into every word.
          Songs like “Madness of Greatness,” “Bolero,” and “Set Me Free” are marked by unforgettable anthems and thunderous, emotionally evocative choruses. Even the lighter songs on Popera, like “S.O.S.” or “Ocean” are performed with their own dramatic intensity and a subtle bravado that can permeate even the most thick-skinned critic.
          In a recent visit to Bulgaria, Krassimir was moved by the powerful sights and sounds of his homeland. He wanted to record something that echoed his own experiences, while reflecting the need for inspiration and positivity he sees in the world today.
          “With all the violence and destruction that exists out there, I wanted to make an album that above all, inspires emotion in people and encourages them to dig deeper. I think if anything can transcend our personal barriers, it’s music.”
          On Popera, Krassimir explores the depths of the human psyche’s struggle with love, triumph, longing, and loss. The third track, “Memories,” a Spanish lament, is a powerful ode to all those who have died in recent tragedies and war.
          Like a great film soundtrack, Popera follows life’s story in a dramatic, emotive way. Krassimir not only ventures outside the lines of conformity, but works towards erasing them altogether. He reaches out to listeners in a special way, replacing traditional boundaries with an original, unique musical expression that audiences from all corners of the globe can embrace with equal candor.



A BULGARIAN POP STAR IN THE AMERICAN MELTING POT
KRASSIMIR PROVES TALENT CROSSES BOUNDARIES NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE

          From the Art of Silence A New Vocal Star Rises…

          Krassimir’s star began rising in his homeland at the early age of 9. As a young mime, he became well known in performance circles throughout Bulgaria and Eastern Europe as a master of conveying ideas through body language.
          He took lessons with the great opera prima and vocal coach Penka Gekova, who inspired him and taught him to master his newfound talent. His first album, Silent Voices (1998), was a Bulgarian top ten hit.
          He performed extensively in some of the most prestigious venues in Europe mesmerizing audiences with impressive stage shows and his unique, one of a kind voice. As record sales soared and critics applauded, Krassimir was ready to move on to the next challenge.
          In 1999 Krassimir moved to Los Angeles, CA in search of something more. But the fame and renown he enjoyed as a pop star in his native country did not follow. So he started over.
          “I worked as a pizza boy, and a waiter. I did it not only for money, but to immerse myself in the American culture.”
          He scraped and clawed his way back up the ladder and finally began performing at private and community functions. People immediately took notice. Singer and soul legend, Lionel Ritchie, was impressed:
          “When I first heard his voice I thought it was computer enhanced or something. But when I heard him live…man, it really blew me away. He is truly a rare talent.”
          Since his arrival in Los Angeles, Krassimir has been studying with the internationally renowned voice coach Kay Montgomery who is teaching also at Colburn and UCLA.
          He has appeared on primetime television programs including Alias, The Agency, and America’s Most Wanted. He also works in film and commercials, and is a premier spokesman for his native Bulgaria.
          The world is hungry for a new music – a music which provokes intense feeling, ennobles one’s spirit with the purifying power of the singer’s talent. It is the urge of the New Millennium to usher in The New. Krassimir is The New who fulfills the best which the New Millenium demands.

“…What a heavenly voice…you know…you close your eyes…and you just think that it’s someone up in the skies…invisible, but singing through all the clouds so that everyone could hear. Again I say that I have never heard a voice like this! His talent is something special…something that is just exploding… but quietly…on the scene…as if he has been just sent down from above…” --Lee Solters - PR for Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson

Soul legend Lionel Ritchie was amazed: "When I first heard his voice I thought it was computer enhanced or something. But when I heard him live...man, it really blew me away. He is truly a rare talent."

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