PRESENTED BY GERGANA RAYKOVA FOUNDATION

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International Chamber Music Festival

Under the distinguished patronage of Philip Carne, MBE

2 0 2 6 | B U R G A S & W I N D S O R

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WELCOME FROM THE FOUNDER

Welcome to the historic first edition of the Burgas Festival. It is a profound honour to inaugurate this international cultural bridge, launching our opening season here at the magnificent Cultural House NHK in Burgas, before our musical journey continues to the historic stages of Windsor.

This festival was founded to celebrate and revive the raw, intimate power of chamber music. By bringing together exceptional global talents across borders, we are establishing a new tradition—one where world-class artistry meets the vibrant spirit of the Black Sea coast.

Thank you for joining us at the very beginning of this remarkable musical journey. We invite you to be part of history as we open our doors to share these unforgettable masterpieces together.

Gergana Raykova

Founder and Artistic Director