Filip Kutev
Illustration — Philip Kutev Filip Kutev, often anglicized Philip Koutev (13 June 1903 – 27 November 1982), was a Bulgarian composer, arranger and founder, with his wife Maria Kuteva, in 1951, of Bulgaria's first professional, state supported ensemble, the State Ensemble for Folk Song and Dance, also known as the Filip Kutev Ensemble. His choir was one of four who appeared on the album Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, Volume Two, which won a Grammy Award in 1989. He was born in Aytos, Burgas Province.
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Filip Kutev
- Born
- 1903 · Aytos.
- Died
- 1982 · Sofia.
- Nationality
- Bulgaria · Kingdom of Bulgaria
- Occupation
- composer · musicologist · conductor
- Fields
- traditional folk music
- Education
- National Academy of Music
- Honours
- Hero of Socialist Labour of Bulgaria · Order of Georgi Dimitrov
- Languages
- Bulgarian
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Illustration — Philip Kutev Filip Kutev, often anglicized Philip Koutev (13 June 1903 – 27 November 1982), was a Bulgarian composer, arranger and founder, with his wife Maria Kuteva, in 1951, of Bulgaria's first professional, state supported ensemble, the State Ensemble for Folk Song and Dance, also known as the Filip Kutev Ensemble. His choir was one of four who appeared on the album Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, Volume Two, which won a Grammy Award in 1989. He was born in Aytos, Burgas Province.
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Kutev Peak in Antarctica is named after Filip Kutev.
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- 1.Filip Koutev, composer, conductor, public figure. Union of Bulgarian Composers.
- 2.Kirilov, Kalin S. Revival of Bulgarian Folk Music During Socialism and the Post-Socialist Transition: Music and Cultural Identity. MUSICultures. 37. 112, 123. 6 February 2010. 1920-4221.
- 3.Buchanan, Donna A. Performing democracy : Bulgarian music and musicians in transition. Univ. of Chicago Press. 489. 2006. 9780226078267.
- 4.National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Past Winners. Grammy.com.
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