Petar Ralchev
Bulgarian accordionist and composer combining folk music with improvisation.
- Years
- 1961–
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Instrument
- Accordion
Petar Ralchev is a Bulgarian accordionist and composer born in Poibrene in 1961. He studied music in Plovdiv and formed the Orpheus Orchestra with violinist Georgi Yanev.
He draws on Bulgarian folk melodies and dance rhythms while composing and improvising in his own style. His work extends from recordings to arrangements of Balkan tunes for accordion students. His album Bulgaria also includes music from Serbia, Romania and France; Joke in 7/8 and Valse de musette illustrate the range of rhythms and styles. His teaching book Balkan Accordion presents fourteen arrangements with notes on each tune.
Selected works, recordings and publications
- Petar Ralchev – Bulgaria2002
A 12-track album spanning music from Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania and France, including Joke in 7/8 and Valse de musette.
Release / publisherCD · Gega New, GD 282 (2002)
Publication source - Balkan Accordion
A score book of 14 intermediate-level Balkan pieces arranged for accordion, with notes on each tune.
Release / publisherScore book · Universal Edition, UE 36121
Publication source