Dora Draganova facts for kids

Dora Draganova is a talented Bulgarian composer. She was born on January 29, 1946. She has written many different kinds of music.

A Composer's Life

Dora Draganova grew up in Sofia, Bulgaria. Her father, Illya Draganov, was also a composer. So, music was a big part of her life from the start!

She went to the State Academy of Music. There, she learned how to compose music. Her teachers were famous composers like Parashkev Hadjiev and Vesselin Stoyanov.

After finishing her studies in 1972, Dora Draganova became a teacher. She taught piano at a music high school. She also taught harmony at a dance high school. Harmony is about how different musical notes sound good together.

For many years, from 1971 to 1991, she worked on a magazine. This magazine was called Native Song. It was all about music for choirs.

Dora Draganova has won awards for her music. In 1999, she won first prize for her musical play Pippi Long-Stocking. This play was based on the popular book by Astrid Lindgren. Her collection of piano pieces called Children’s Corner also won an award.

Her Musical Works

Dora Draganova writes music for many different things. She composes for plays, small groups of instruments, choirs, and even pop songs. She also writes music for movies!

Here are some of her well-known works:

• Comic Opera The King – Basket-Maker (1972) – This is a funny opera in one act.
• Yan Bibiyan (1986) – This piece is based on a children's fantasy novel.
• Pippi Long-Stockings (1989) – Her musical play about the famous character.
• Sunny Circles (1989) – A musical play made for television.
• Serenade (1996) – Music for instruments like flute, oboe, clarinet, viola, and cello.
• String Quartet (1975) – Music for four string instruments.
• Book of the Specks (1994) – For violin, viola, piano, and a person who reads along.
• Souvenir from Morocco (1998) – For violin, guitar, and piano.
• Waltz (1997) – A dance piece for violin and piano.
• Sonatina (1971) – A short piece for piano.
• Sonata (1972) – A longer piece for piano.
• Children's Corner Cycle (1972) – A collection of piano pieces for children.
• Early-Rising Cock (1998) – Songs for very young children, released on audiocassette.
• The Sly Little Mouse (1999) – Another collection of songs released on audiocassette.