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Dimitar Tapkoff

1929 – 2011

Bulgarian musician

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About Dimitar Tapkoff

Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 81). Dimitar Tapkoff was a Bulgarian composer, musician and music educator.

Dimitar Tapkoff (12 July 1929 – 7 May 2011) was a Bulgarian musician, music educator and composer.

Life and career Dimitar Tapkoff was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and studied composition with Bulgarian composer Marin Goleminov. After completing his studies, he worked with Bulgarian National Radio, Sofia National Opera, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the Bulgarian State Academy of Music and the Ministry of Culture. In 1971 he became a professor of composition at the Academy of Music and Dance Art in Plovdiv. He also served as the director of the Sofia Music Weeks International Music Festival. His works have been performed internationally and recorded.

Honors and awards First prize of the International Composer's Rostrum, Paris, 1976 for Peace Cantata

Works Tapkoff composes in a number of genres, including choral, instrumental and orchestral music. Selected works include:

Peace Cantata, Microsymphony Variants for String Orchestra, Concertino for Bassoon and String Orchestra Sonata for Violoncello Sonata for Clarinet

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National Academy of Music

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dimitar Tapkoff?

Bulgarian musician

When was Dimitar Tapkoff born?

Dimitar Tapkoff was born on 12 July 1929 in Sofia.

When did Dimitar Tapkoff die?

Dimitar Tapkoff died on 7 May 2011 in Sofia.

What was Dimitar Tapkoff's occupation?

Dimitar Tapkoff was a composer, musician and music educator.

What nationality was Dimitar Tapkoff?

Dimitar Tapkoff was Bulgarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dimitar Tapkoff

· Wikidata: Q12278654

· DBpedia: Dimitar Tapkoff

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