In 1949, a 23-year-old Bulgarian pianist won the Grand Prix at the prestigious Marguerite Long – Jacques Thibaut International Competition in Paris, sharing the honor with Aldo Ciccolini. His name was Ventsislav Yankov. The victory marked the beginning of an international career that would last decades and take him to the most prestigious concert stages around the world. One hundred years after his birth, the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra is dedi…
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In 1949, a 23-year-old Bulgarian pianist won the Grand Prix at the prestigious Marguerite Long – Jacques Thibaut International Competition in Paris, sharing the honor with Aldo Ciccolini. His name was Ventsislav Yankov. The victory marked the beginning of an international career that would last decades and take him to the most prestigious concert stages around the world. One hundred years after his birth, the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra is dedi…