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Place of Birth: Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora Province, Bulgaria
About Petar Krumov
- Petar Krumov (Bulgarian: ????? ??????) is a composer, arranger and conductor born on 6 August 1934 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
- He studied choral conducting with Professor Georgi Dimitrov at the Pancho Vladigerov State Academy of Music (Sofia), from which he graduated in 1957.
- During his studies and as a result of the influence of Filip Kutev he became interested in Bulgarian folk music, which has been his main field of work since then.
- In 1957 he founded the Dobrudja Folk Ensemble, which he directed until 1982.
- He became then Director of the folk ensemble "Silistra", until 1988.
- He has been a member of the jury in many folklore festivals, both International and Bulgarian.
- He has received several awards, among them the Golden Medal at the National Folklore Competition (1959, 1964, 1969 and 1984).
- He is holder of the Order of Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius II Rank.
- Krumov is also author of several books and articles on Bulgarian folklore and music.
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