Michail Belchev

Mihail Ivanov Belchev (; 13 August 1946 – 6 April 2026) was a Bulgarian singer, songwriter, poet and director.

Life and career Mihail Belchev was born in Sofia, Bulgaria on 13 August 1946. He studied for four years at High Mining and Geological Institute in Sofia. He also studied at Saint Petersburg State Theatre Arts Academy of Theatre Arts, where he specialized in television directing.

He wrote either the music or the lyrics, and sometimes both, for songs that have become eternal Bulgarian hits (The Boulevard, At the First Roosters, In 10 Years, I will continue to sing, Not everything is Money, My Friend, and many others).

Belchev was the author of music for theater productions and films.

He was a two-time winner of the Grand Prix of the Golden Orpheus Festival. He received first prizes at the festival for his songs in 1984, 1990, 1998. In 1996 he also received a prize for his entire career.

Belchev died in Sofia on 6 April 2026, at the age of 79.

Discography

Albums 1976 Михаил Белчев (Mihail Belchev), producer: Balkanton 1977 Двойник (Dvoinik), producer: Balkanton 1990 Преквалификация (Retraining), producer: Balkanton 1994 Човек за прегръщане; songs based on poems by Mihail Belchev, Cassette, producer: Mega Music 1996 Късна любов (Late Love), CD, producer: Mega Music 2000 Мила моя (My Dear), CD, producer: Mega Music 2004 Булевардът (The Boulevard), CD, producer: Not On Label 2008 Прераждане (Rebirth), CD, producer: Gaberoff 2009 Хитове (Hits), 2 CD, producer: Stefkos Music, SM0902121