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Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French Post-Impressionist artist who was not well appreciated until after his death. Gauguin was later recognized for his experimental use of color and synthetist style that were distinguishably different from Impressionism. His work was influential to the French avant-garde and many modern artists, such as Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Gauguin’s art became popular after his death; partially from the efforts of art dealer Ambroise Vollard who organized exhibitions of his work late in his career, as well as assisting in organizing two important posthumous exhibitions in Paris. Many of his paintings were in the possession of Russian collector Sergei Shchukin as well as other important collections.

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Ruse hosts Allegra Music Academy

18.08.2014

Ruse has the unique chance to host Allegra International Summer Academy. 40 young musicians from 18 countries will participate in it. The event is first of its kind in Ruse and is financed by Ruse Free Spirit City Municipal Foundation. The programme includes master classes in orchestra conducting with Professor Johannes Schlaefli who teaches at the Zurich School of the Arts and is chief conductor of the Kurpfälzisches Kammerorchester, Germany. The famous Ruse musician Svetlin Rusev will lead the violin master classes and Boyko Tsvetanov who has been soloist of the Zurich opera for more than 30 years will guide the young singers. 5 concerts will be held within the Academy. The culmination will be the gala concert on August 30.

The Academy aims at stimulating the development of young talents in the field of classical music and at promoting this type of art. The international event will contribute to reinforcing the image of Ruse as a city with cultural traditions and free creative energy.