On the eve of International Music Day – October 1, the “Music is Love“ concert took place at Cultural Center “Jules Pascin“. The evening combined artistry, cinema, and a love for music. The event was realized with the support of the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage (AEPJ), the Municipality of Vidin, and the Pancho Vladigerov House-Museum.
The concert program was opened by Yuliyana Dimitrova, Director of the Municipal Cultural Institute “Dunav“. In her welcoming remarks, she emphasized the importance of art and music in people's lives and shared: “Music is not only love – it is faith and hope, nostalgia for the past and aspiration for the future.“
Greetings to the audience were also delivered by Alexander Vladigeroff, who presented the artistic and documentary exhibition “Reinhardt – Vladigeroff: Mutual Influences and Projections – The 1920s and Beyond“. The exposition reveals lesser-known aspects of the Bulgarian classical composer's creative biography, testifying to the high recognition given by the European intellectual elite to his exceptional talent and work.
Two short silent films by the great actor Charlie Chaplin came to life on screen through live music performance. Modern jazz and real-time improvisation were performed by:
- Alexander Vladigeroff – trumpet, flugelhorn;
- Konstantin Vladigeroff – piano, clarinet;
- Stoil Ivanov „Stu“ – percussion instruments.
As part of the program, marionette artist Teodor Borisov – Teo presented his puppet show, bringing even more smiles and positive emotions to the audience.
The diverse program turned the evening into a celebration of music, cinema, and art.
The artistic and documentary exhibition „Reinhardt – Vladigeroff: Mutual Influences and Projections – The 1920s and Beyond“ can be viewed at Cultural Center “Jules Pascin“ until December 1, 2026.