The slovak ensemble „Cellomania“ closed the Festival of light and hope in Old Town last night.

Before the start of the concert in Balabanov House, the Ambassador of Slovakia Marian Yakubotsi, Consul of the country’s Roman Roth and Director of IA „Old Town“ Minko Kaftanski decorated a tree on Christmas tree with traditional Slovak Christmas toys.

Famous Slovak cellists Joseph Podhoranski, Evgeni Prohats and Jan Slavik amazed Plovdivs audience with their virtuoso performance.

Ensemble „Cellomania“ was created in 2000 Its founder is Yevhen Prohats. Members of the ensemble are prominent Slovak cellists Josef Luptak, Joseph Podhoranski, Evgeni Prohats and Jan Slavik. The musicians actively perform as soloists, chamber musicians, teachers and organizers of musical events. Their repertoire includes works from the Baroque to the present day, consists of adaptations and original compositions. „Cellomaniya“ regularly participates in Slovak music festivals.

We have picked a performance of theirs to share with you – the camera is shakey but the music is good! Enjoy!