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"Nestinarsko horo" is the most iconic and ecstatic movement from the 1940 dance drama , composed by the renowned Bulgarian composer Marin Goleminov . Context and Significance

The music is based on the ancient Bulgarian fire-dancing ritual of the Nestinari , traditionally performed on the feast of Saints Constantine and Helen in the village of Bulgari. marin_goleminov_nestinarsko_xoro

Within the Nestinarka suite, "Nestinarsko horo" typically appears as the second movement, following "Awakening and Dance of Demna". "Nestinarsko horo" is the most iconic and ecstatic

Goleminov visited the Strandzha region to record the authentic, archaic melodies played on bagpipes and drums, which he then integrated into his orchestral score. Goleminov visited the Strandzha region to record the

The ballet premiered on January 4, 1942, at the Sofia Opera, instantly making the 34-year-old Goleminov famous.

You can find historical and modern recordings, such as the 1961 version on Spotify or various orchestral and ballet performances on YouTube . Marin Goleminov's dance drama Nestinarka