Christmas, Georgi (Petrich, Bulgaria, 15. ⅳ 1931 – Skopje, 21.xi 1986) – Opera Pesho-Bass, the MNT Opera. He graduated solo singing at the Sofia Music Academy (1962, H. Brambarov). He was a member of the Sofia State Opera (1962-1963), debuting with the role of Don Basilio in the opera of the Seville Barber, and in the opera of MNT since 1964. Everything to his death. Meanwhile (1964-1965) was a member of the Zagreb Opera. He took office director of the Opera and Ballet Georgi Bozhikov of the MNT (1977-1983). Peshevo with a powerful and sonorous voice, with a large range, a broken phrase, with expressive acting capabilities and great musical and theater culture. Realized more than 40 roles. Significant performances: Philip (Don Carlos), Mephistophel (Faust), Galitzki and Kingak (Knez Igor), Ducemara (love drink), Don Alfonzo (so do all), Boris (Boris Gidunov). Particularly striking are its creations in domestic operas: K. Macedonian Tsar Samuel and Ilinden – Goce, Velko (T. Proshev – Cobweb), Jordan (T. Prokopiev – parting) and R. Avramovski – Bolen Dojchin (Home Role). He also performed at the concert podium, performing solo songs from Russian AV-Tori and domestic composers. He visited in several European countries and in the music centers of the former Yugoslavia. F. M. Goran Bozhinov.
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Кириличен напис БОЖИКОВ, Георги