Strive Festival

Royal Palace of Vrana

The festival is a phenomenon new in spirit and meaning within the cultural landscape. It was created in 2022 by Yordan Kamdzhalov. The conductor serves as the Artistic Director of this boutique festival, dedicated to the musical future of Bulgaria.

In the refined atmosphere of the Royal Palace of Vrana, the Yordan Kamdzhalov Foundation annually presents a selection of the young elite of Bulgarian classical music. Over three festive festival evenings, laureates of numerous prestigious national and international competitions are given the opportunity to showcase their brilliant skills in the splendor of the Palace halls.

The Strive Music Festival is realized in partnership with the “Tsar Boris and Tsaritsa Ioanna” Foundation for the Preservation of Historical Heritage, under the patronage of His Majesty Tsar Simeon II. This musical event places Vrana Royal Palace on the international European cultural map.

The upcoming IV edition of the Strive Festival will take place on June 13, 14, and 15, 2025.

I am particularly happy to welcome to the historic home of our family the guests of the Strive Music Festival, dedicated to the musical future of Bulgaria and organized by our "Tsar Boris and Tsaritsa Yoanna" Foundation and the Yordan Kamdzhalov Foundation.

I am especially pleased by the fact that this joint undertaking is already becoming a tradition, and every year the Palace opens its doors to all of you!

I have always believed that our unique young talents should be supported and encouraged in their aspiration to conquer the world's musical stages! I wholeheartedly express my gratitude to Maestro Kamdzhalov for his continuous efforts and multifaceted activities in this direction!

Today I think about the coming generation and the spiritual heritage that I leave them, and it is in historical reconciliation.

I am convinced that knowing the past without a desire for revenge can only help us build a better future and be proud of our roots. Because one cannot know where they are headed if one does not know where they came from!

Reserve your seats by email:
royalfestival@kamdzhalov-foundation.org
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