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Hello! I am Milen Apostolov, a Bulgarian conductor and composer with a passion for orchestral storytelling and collaborative creation.
Over the past decade I have conducted and composed across opera houses, theatres, and concert stages in Bulgaria and beyond, with roles that include chief conductor, guest conductor, and music collaborator for theatre and film projects.
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Language
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Work Experience
Conductor (Trainee) at National Music Academy “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” – Academic Symphonic Orchestra
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Conducting trainee in the academic symphonic setting
Conductor Trainee at National Theatre – National Music Theatre, Sofia
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Conductor trainee in theatre productions
Conductor at Bulgarian Chamber Orchestra, Dobrich
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Conducting engagements including premiere Tales Beyond Heavens
Conductor at State Opera Varna
January 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025Season engagement
Second Conductor and Pianist at Bodra Smiana (Children's Choir)
January 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025Second conductor and pianist
Chief Conductor and Co-founder at Independent Chamber Orchestra
January 1, 2017 - PresentChief conductor and co-founder; 2017 onwards
Conductor at Young@Opera, Operosa Company
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Conductor
Guest Conductor at Simfonietta Sofia
January 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025Guest conductor
Guest Conductor at Simfonietta Shumen
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Guest conductor
Guest Conductor at Simfonietta Vidin
January 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025Guest conductor
Composer at Pianissimo Fest
January 1, 2013 - September 22, 2025Composition performed on Pianissimo Fest
Composer at Four for Music
January 1, 2014 - September 22, 2025Music for the company Four for Music
Composer at SFUMATO
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Music for theatre SFUMATO, Sofia
Composer at Sofia City Museum
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Opening night composition pieces
Composer at Bulgarian Chamber Orchestra, Dobrich
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Premiere of Tales Beyond Heavens
Composer at Self / Various
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025First Symphony “In to the stars”
Composer at Various international projects
January 1, 2016 - September 22, 2025Music for Je t’aime papa; Powiędło; The Last Two Days
Composer at The Hill (animated movie)
January 1, 2016 - September 22, 2025Music for the animated movie The Hill
Composer at ICO Orchestra
January 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025Variations on Mozart's Themes – premiere
Composer at National Theatre Ivan Vazov
January 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025Music for theatre productions
Composer at Equilibrium (Bulgarian-German dance projects)
January 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025Music for dance projects Equilibrium
Composer at National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA), Sofia
January 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025Music for NATFA projects
Composer at Archimet
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Music for children book publication
Composer at Europa TV, Sofia
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Music for Europa TV
Composer at City Mark Art Centre, Sofia
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Music for City Mark Art Centre
Composer at Theatre in Kazanlak
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Music for Theatre in Kazanlak
Composer at "Ivan Radoev" Drama and Puppet Theatre, Pleven
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Music for Drama and Puppet Theatre
Composer at Theatre 199, Sofia
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Music for Theatre 199
Composer at Flying Steps Berlin
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Notion project music
Composer at 180 Degrees Festival, Sofia
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Original music for festival
Composer at State Opera Ruse
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Opera “Ognivoto”
Composer at Volkstheater Rostock (Letters project)
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Music for Letters project
Composer at Theatre Vidin
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025The Stolen Gift
Composer at Puppet Theatre Stara Zagora
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Music for puppet theatre
Composer at Full-time Drama and Puppet Theatre Ivan Radoev Pleven
January 1, 2020 - PresentFull-time composer
Composer at Theatre Vazrajdane
January 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Music for Vazrajdane Theatre
Composer at Theatre Perugia (Il re vestito di stracci)
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Music for theatre in Perugia, Italy
Composer at Theatre Sofia (Little Family Murder)
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Music for theatre, Sofia
Composer at Regional Art Center Toplocentrala (Pure Game)
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Music for theatre
Composer at Youth Theatre Sofia (Don Quixote)
January 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Music for theatre
Composer at Blagoevgrad State Theatre (The metamorphosis)
January 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Music for theatre
Composer at Gabrovo State Theatre (The Picture of Dorian Gray)
January 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Music for theatre
Composer at The Place London (Leuca by Emma Skyum)
January 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Music for dance performance
Composer at Youth Theatre Sofia (The Little Prince)
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Music for theatre
Composer at National Theatre Niš, Serbia (Don Giovanni)
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Music for theatre
Composer at Derida Dance Stage, Sofia (The Tallest Trees on Earth)
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Music for dance performance
Conductor (Trainee) at Academic Symphonic Orchestra, National Music Academy “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov”
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Conducting trainee role with the Academic Symphonic Orchestra at the National Music Academy; involvement in rehearsals and performances.
Conductor Trainee at National Music Theatre, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Trainee conductor at the national theatre, assisting in opera productions.
Conductor at Bulgarian Chamber Orchestra, Dobrich
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Conductor for performances with the Bulgarian Chamber Orchestra.
Conductor at State Opera Varna
January 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025Season conductor for State Opera Varna.
Second conductor and pianist at Children choir Bodra Smiana
January 1, 2017 - September 22, 2025Second conductor and pianist for the children choir Bodra Smiana.
Chief conductor and co-founder at Independent Chamber Orchestra
January 1, 2017 - PresentChief conductor and co-founder; currently leading the ensemble.
Conductor at Young@Opera, Operosa Company
January 1, 2018 - PresentConductor for Young@Opera program at Operosa Company.
Guest conductor at Simfonietta Sofia
January 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025Guest conductor for Simfonietta Sofia.
Guest conductor at Simfonietta Shumen
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Guest conductor appearance with Simfonietta Shumen.
Guest conductor at Simfonietta Vidin
January 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025Guest conductor appearance with Simfonietta Vidin.
Chief Conductor and Co-founder at Independent Chamber Orchestra
January 1, 2017 - PresentFounded and serves as chief conductor of Independent Chamber Orchestra.
Conductor at Young@Opera, Operosa Company
January 1, 2018 - PresentConductor at Young@Opera program at Operosa Company.
Guest Conductor at Simfonietta Sofia
December 31, 2020 - October 6, 2025Guest conductor during the 2019-2020 season.
Guest Conductor at Simfonietta Shumen
December 31, 2019 - October 6, 2025Guest conductor in 2019 season.
Guest Conductor at Simfonietta Vidin
December 31, 2020 - October 6, 2025Guest conductor in 2020 season.
Conductor Trainee at Academic Symphonic Orchestra, National Music Academy
January 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025Conducting trainee at the National Music Academy's Academic Symphonic Orchestra.
Conductor Trainee at National Music Theatre, Sofia
January 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025Conducting Trainee in the National Music Theatre.
Conductor at Bulgarian Chamber Orchestra
December 31, 2015 - October 6, 2025Conductor with Bulgarian Chamber Orchestra.
Conductor at State Opera Varna
December 31, 2017 - October 6, 2025Season conductor at State Opera Varna.
Second conductor and pianist at Bodra Smiana (Children's Choir)
December 31, 2017 - October 6, 2025Second conductor and pianist in the children choir Bodra Smiana.
Conductor at Academic Symphonic Orchestra, National Music Academy "prof. Pancho Vladigerov"
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015Conductor of the Academic Symphonic Orchestra during studies; collaborated with faculty and prepared repertoire.
Conductor and Trainee at National Music Theatre, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Conducting trainee engaged in opera and theatre productions during 2014-2015.
Conductor at State Opera Varna
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Season conductor for Varna Opera (2016-2017).
Conductor and Pianist at "Bodra Smiana" Children Choir
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Second conductor and pianist for the children’s choir (2016-2017).
Guest Conductor at Simfonietta Sofia
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Guest conductor for Simfonietta Sofia (2019-2020).
Composer at Various
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Multiple film, theatre and concert commissions including variations on Mozarts Themes and National Theatre Ivan Vazov projects (2016-2017).
Composer at Equilibrium / National Theatre and Dance projects
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Music for Bulgarian-German dance projects Equilibrium (2017).
Composer at The Red House / Various
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Music for the art space The Red House (2017).
Composer at Ivan Radoev Theatre Pleven
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Full-time composer for Drama and Puppet Theatre Ivan Radoev, Pleven (2020).
Conducting Trainee at Academic Symphonic Orchestra, National Music Academy “prof. Pancho Vladigerov”
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015Conducting trainee with the academy's symphonic orchestra, supporting rehearsals and performances under the academy's program.
Conductor Trainee at National Music Theatre, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Trainee conductor at the National Music Theatre, assisting in opera productions and rehearsals.
Second Conductor and Pianist at State Opera Varna
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Second conductor and pianist in the children choir Bodra Smiana.
Education
Master in Opera and Symphonic Conducting at National Music Academy “prof. Pancho Vladigerov”, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Master in Composition at National Music Academy “prof. Pancho Vladigerov”, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015PhD in Theatrical, Film, Dance and Art Installation Composition at National Music Academy “prof. Pancho Vladigerov”, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Master in Opera and Symphonic Conducting at National Music Academy “prof. Pancho Vladigerov”, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Master in Composition at National Music Academy “prof. Pancho Vladigerov”, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015PhD in Theatrical, Film, Dance and Art installation Composition at National Music Academy “prof. Pancho Vladigerov”, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Master in Opera and Symphonic Conducting at National Music Academy "prof. Pancho Vladigerov", Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Master in Composition at National Music Academy "prof. Pancho Vladigerov", Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015PhD in Theatrical, Film, Dance and Art installation Composition at National Music Academy "prof. Pancho Vladigerov", Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Master of Music in Opera and Symphonic Conducting at National Music Academy "prof. Pancho Vladigerov", Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015Master of Music in Composition at National Music Academy "prof. Pancho Vladigerov", Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015PhD in Theatrical, Film, Dance and Art Installation Composition at National Music Academy "prof. Pancho Vladigerov", Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024Master (Opera and Symphonic Conducting) at National Music Academy “prof. Pancho Vladigerov”
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015Master (Composition) at National Music Academy “prof. Pancho Vladigerov”
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015PhD in Theatrical, Film, Dance and Art installation Composition at National Music Academy “prof. Pancho Vladigerov”
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Qualifications
Icarus award nomination for best music for theatre
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Icarus award for music in the field of the Puppet theatre
January 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025Honourable Mention at the International Symbolic Art Film Festival in Best Original Score
January 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Icarus award nomination for best music for theatre
January 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Best music award at International Adult Puppet Festival Pierrot
January 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Finalist at Opera Factor Opera Composition, Verona
January 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Special reward for choir song composition on First National Choir Song Competition, “prof. Georgi Dimitroff”, Varna
January 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025The Art of the composer in the mono form - Solo Act Festival
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Icarus award for best theatrical music
January 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Award from international theatre festival Gabrovo for best music
January 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Nomination for best original music Askeer 2023
January 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Best music award on international puppet theatre festival Pierrot
January 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Icarus award for best music 2024
January 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Askeer nomination for best music 2024
January 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Icarus nomination for best original music for theatre
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Askeer nomination for best original music for theatre
January 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Icarus Award Nomination - Best Music for Theatre
January 1, 2019 - January 5, 2026Icarus Award - Best Music in Puppet Theatre
January 1, 2020 - January 5, 2026Icarus Award Nomination - Best Original Music for Theatre
January 1, 2021 - January 5, 2026Best Music Award - Pierrot International Adult Puppet Festival
January 1, 2021 - January 5, 2026Opera Factor – Opera Composition Finalist
January 1, 2021 - January 5, 2026Forbes Bulgaria 30 Below 30 - Art & Entertainment
January 1, 2015 - January 5, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
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