Stara Zagora State Opera receives multiple cultural honors in Bulgaria

The Stara Zagora State Opera has achieved significant recognition through several national awards in Bulgaria. Tenor Ivaylo Mihailov, a soloist with the opera, was honored with the Special Award of the Union of Bulgarian Musicians and Dancers at the 29th Crystal Lyra awards. The distinction recognizes his 30 years of contribution to Bulgarian opera and culture.

Additionally, the Stara Zagora State Opera received five nominations for the sixth annual Impulse 2026 awards, which recognize achievements in professional dance. The nominations include Anelia Dimitrova for female classical dance performer, Tomoki Ishigo for male classical dance performer, and choreographer Arshak Galumyan for the ballet Corsair. The opera company itself was also nominated as the Dance Troupe or Company of the Year.