{"id":54,"date":"2022-01-03T07:32:25","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T05:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flightofstars.org\/%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%81-english\/"},"modified":"2024-01-16T15:52:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T13:52:41","slug":"about-us-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/old.flightofstars.org\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Flight of Stars Foundation was founded by Maria Hubenova and Gloria Keremedchieva.<br \/>The Foundation is an independent non-governmental organization whose goals are to support the development and validation of performers-artists in the field of music and performing arts. To assist in the preservation of the cultural and musical heritage of Bulgaria, to support, through campaigns, the organization of competitions, festivals, master classes and others. To carry out international musical and cultural exchange with related organizations organizing various events for children and youth, to be a bridge for cooperation with state and municipal institutions, as well as with non-governmental organizations and third parties in the country and abroad.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-mb-15\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">The objectives of the organisation are:<\/span><\/h2><style>.vcex-bullets.vcex_6ae28caadc078 .vcex-bullets-icon{color:var(--wpex-accent);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-bullets vcex-bullets--vertical custom-icon vc_custom_1649228649843 vcex_6ae28caadc078\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M287.9 0c9.2 0 17.6 5.2 21.6 13.5l68.6 141.3 153.2 22.6c9 1.3 16.5 7.6 19.3 16.3s.5 18.1-5.9 24.5L433.6 328.4l26.2 155.6c1.5 9-2.2 18.1-9.7 23.5s-17.3 6-25.3 1.7l-137-73.2L151 509.1c-8.1 4.3-17.9 3.7-25.3-1.7s-11.2-14.5-9.7-23.5l26.2-155.6L31.1 218.2c-6.5-6.4-8.7-15.9-5.9-24.5s10.3-14.9 19.3-16.3l153.2-22.6L266.3 13.5C270.4 5.2 278.7 0 287.9 0zm0 79L235.4 187.2c-3.5 7.1-10.2 12.1-18.1 13.3L99 217.9 184.9 303c5.5 5.5 8.1 13.3 6.8 21L171.4 443.7l105.2-56.2c7.1-3.8 15.6-3.8 22.6 0l105.2 56.2L384.2 324.1c-1.3-7.7 1.2-15.5 6.8-21l85.9-85.1L358.6 200.5c-7.8-1.2-14.6-6.1-18.1-13.3L287.9 79z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">to support the development and promotion of contemporary music culture and education;<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M287.9 0c9.2 0 17.6 5.2 21.6 13.5l68.6 141.3 153.2 22.6c9 1.3 16.5 7.6 19.3 16.3s.5 18.1-5.9 24.5L433.6 328.4l26.2 155.6c1.5 9-2.2 18.1-9.7 23.5s-17.3 6-25.3 1.7l-137-73.2L151 509.1c-8.1 4.3-17.9 3.7-25.3-1.7s-11.2-14.5-9.7-23.5l26.2-155.6L31.1 218.2c-6.5-6.4-8.7-15.9-5.9-24.5s10.3-14.9 19.3-16.3l153.2-22.6L266.3 13.5C270.4 5.2 278.7 0 287.9 0zm0 79L235.4 187.2c-3.5 7.1-10.2 12.1-18.1 13.3L99 217.9 184.9 303c5.5 5.5 8.1 13.3 6.8 21L171.4 443.7l105.2-56.2c7.1-3.8 15.6-3.8 22.6 0l105.2 56.2L384.2 324.1c-1.3-7.7 1.2-15.5 6.8-21l85.9-85.1L358.6 200.5c-7.8-1.2-14.6-6.1-18.1-13.3L287.9 79z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">to provide more opportunities for the talents in the musical and performing arts;<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M287.9 0c9.2 0 17.6 5.2 21.6 13.5l68.6 141.3 153.2 22.6c9 1.3 16.5 7.6 19.3 16.3s.5 18.1-5.9 24.5L433.6 328.4l26.2 155.6c1.5 9-2.2 18.1-9.7 23.5s-17.3 6-25.3 1.7l-137-73.2L151 509.1c-8.1 4.3-17.9 3.7-25.3-1.7s-11.2-14.5-9.7-23.5l26.2-155.6L31.1 218.2c-6.5-6.4-8.7-15.9-5.9-24.5s10.3-14.9 19.3-16.3l153.2-22.6L266.3 13.5C270.4 5.2 278.7 0 287.9 0zm0 79L235.4 187.2c-3.5 7.1-10.2 12.1-18.1 13.3L99 217.9 184.9 303c5.5 5.5 8.1 13.3 6.8 21L171.4 443.7l105.2-56.2c7.1-3.8 15.6-3.8 22.6 0l105.2 56.2L384.2 324.1c-1.3-7.7 1.2-15.5 6.8-21l85.9-85.1L358.6 200.5c-7.8-1.2-14.6-6.1-18.1-13.3L287.9 79z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">to organize training courses, workshops, festivals, competitions, and other cultural events;<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M287.9 0c9.2 0 17.6 5.2 21.6 13.5l68.6 141.3 153.2 22.6c9 1.3 16.5 7.6 19.3 16.3s.5 18.1-5.9 24.5L433.6 328.4l26.2 155.6c1.5 9-2.2 18.1-9.7 23.5s-17.3 6-25.3 1.7l-137-73.2L151 509.1c-8.1 4.3-17.9 3.7-25.3-1.7s-11.2-14.5-9.7-23.5l26.2-155.6L31.1 218.2c-6.5-6.4-8.7-15.9-5.9-24.5s10.3-14.9 19.3-16.3l153.2-22.6L266.3 13.5C270.4 5.2 278.7 0 287.9 0zm0 79L235.4 187.2c-3.5 7.1-10.2 12.1-18.1 13.3L99 217.9 184.9 303c5.5 5.5 8.1 13.3 6.8 21L171.4 443.7l105.2-56.2c7.1-3.8 15.6-3.8 22.6 0l105.2 56.2L384.2 324.1c-1.3-7.7 1.2-15.5 6.8-21l85.9-85.1L358.6 200.5c-7.8-1.2-14.6-6.1-18.1-13.3L287.9 79z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">to carry out recording and production activities;<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M287.9 0c9.2 0 17.6 5.2 21.6 13.5l68.6 141.3 153.2 22.6c9 1.3 16.5 7.6 19.3 16.3s.5 18.1-5.9 24.5L433.6 328.4l26.2 155.6c1.5 9-2.2 18.1-9.7 23.5s-17.3 6-25.3 1.7l-137-73.2L151 509.1c-8.1 4.3-17.9 3.7-25.3-1.7s-11.2-14.5-9.7-23.5l26.2-155.6L31.1 218.2c-6.5-6.4-8.7-15.9-5.9-24.5s10.3-14.9 19.3-16.3l153.2-22.6L266.3 13.5C270.4 5.2 278.7 0 287.9 0zm0 79L235.4 187.2c-3.5 7.1-10.2 12.1-18.1 13.3L99 217.9 184.9 303c5.5 5.5 8.1 13.3 6.8 21L171.4 443.7l105.2-56.2c7.1-3.8 15.6-3.8 22.6 0l105.2 56.2L384.2 324.1c-1.3-7.7 1.2-15.5 6.8-21l85.9-85.1L358.6 200.5c-7.8-1.2-14.6-6.1-18.1-13.3L287.9 79z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">to establish a long-term scholarship program for gifted children;<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M287.9 0c9.2 0 17.6 5.2 21.6 13.5l68.6 141.3 153.2 22.6c9 1.3 16.5 7.6 19.3 16.3s.5 18.1-5.9 24.5L433.6 328.4l26.2 155.6c1.5 9-2.2 18.1-9.7 23.5s-17.3 6-25.3 1.7l-137-73.2L151 509.1c-8.1 4.3-17.9 3.7-25.3-1.7s-11.2-14.5-9.7-23.5l26.2-155.6L31.1 218.2c-6.5-6.4-8.7-15.9-5.9-24.5s10.3-14.9 19.3-16.3l153.2-22.6L266.3 13.5C270.4 5.2 278.7 0 287.9 0zm0 79L235.4 187.2c-3.5 7.1-10.2 12.1-18.1 13.3L99 217.9 184.9 303c5.5 5.5 8.1 13.3 6.8 21L171.4 443.7l105.2-56.2c7.1-3.8 15.6-3.8 22.6 0l105.2 56.2L384.2 324.1c-1.3-7.7 1.2-15.5 6.8-21l85.9-85.1L358.6 200.5c-7.8-1.2-14.6-6.1-18.1-13.3L287.9 79z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">to develop partnerships with national and international cultural organizations.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-center wpex-mx-auto wpex-max-w-100 wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"width:80%;border-bottom-width:2px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_6ae28caadd347{animation-duration:0.5s;animation-delay:0.5s;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_left-to-right left-to-right vcex_6ae28caadd347\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"666\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/old.flightofstars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/maria-hubenova.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-md\" alt=\"Maria Hubenova\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.flightofstars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/maria-hubenova.png 666w, https:\/\/old.flightofstars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/maria-hubenova-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/old.flightofstars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/maria-hubenova-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vcex-image-caption wpex-mt-10\">Maria Hubenova<\/figcaption><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b> <\/b><b>Maria Hubenova<\/b> is a singer, vocal coach, organizer, founder, and director of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.muzarto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artistic MuzArto Academy<\/a>. She graduated from the National School of Music &#8220;Filip Kutev&#8221; in Kotel, then from the Academy of Performing Arts &#8220;Asen Diamandiev&#8221; in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. She graduated in music pedagogy and conducting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She perfected her pedagogical approach in the master classes of Prof. Christiane Karam, Y\u0131ld\u0131z \u0130brahimova, Don Braden, and Gospel Academy &#8211; Denmark. She specialized in vocal technique with Silva Makamian &#8211; Cyprus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For 10 years she has been part of the world famous Vanya Moneva Choir.<br \/>For 15 years she has been an active teacher, and her students have won prizes at national and international competitions. In the last year she has also worked as a vocal designer on projects by Dara Ekimova, Iskren Tonchev &#8211; Iskrata, Yulian Kostov, Eva Parmakova, and Pamela Megan-Apsi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the founder of Artistic MuzArto Academy, she has organized over 50 concerts, including charity concerts, as well as over 18 master classes with Bulgarian and foreign mentors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LNyHI_L0xk0&amp;ab_channel=ChristianeKaram\">prof. Christiane Karam &#8211; Berklee college of music, USA;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/699719157071863\/\">Silva Makamian &#8211; Vocal coach, Cyprus;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muzarto.com\/%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%80-%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0-09-2017\/\">Ch. assistant professor Ivana Govedarska &#8211; piano, Barcelona, Spain; <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5ghbK8B0vWY&amp;ab_channel=%D0%90%D1%80%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%BD%D0%B0MuzArto%D0%90%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%8F\">Evgeni Gospodinov &#8211; teacher of acting and singing at NATFIZ &#8220;Kr. Sarafov&#8221; and NBU<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-center wpex-mx-auto wpex-max-w-100 wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"width:80%;border-bottom-width:2px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-image.vcex_6ae28caae1369{animation-duration:0.5s;animation-delay:0.5s;}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_left-to-right left-to-right vcex_6ae28caae1369\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"307\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/old.flightofstars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gloria-keremedchieva.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-shadow-md\" alt=\"Gloria Keremedchieva\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.flightofstars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gloria-keremedchieva.jpg 307w, https:\/\/old.flightofstars.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gloria-keremedchieva-285x300.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vcex-image-caption wpex-mt-10\">Gloria Keremedchieva<\/figcaption><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Gloria Keremedchieva<\/strong> is a pianist, teacher, organizer, founder, and director of the Art Festival &#8220;The Face of the Art&#8221; &#8211; Sveti Vlas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">She graduated from NUMSI &#8220;Prof. Pancho Vladigerov&#8221;, the city of Burgas, then the NMA &#8220;Prof. Pancho Vladigerov&#8221; &#8211; Sofia and AMTII &#8220;Asen Diamandiev&#8221; &#8211; Plovdiv with piano and art management.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Over the years she has participated in numerous master classes and has been awarded prizes in national and international competitions (International Competition for German and Austrian Music &#8220;Magic&#8221;; International Competition for Pianists &#8220;Albert Roussel&#8221;; National Competition for Bulgarian Music &#8220;Varban Varbanov&#8221;, International Competition &#8220;Music and the Earth&#8221;, etc.).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For two consecutive years, she has been a scholarship holder of the America for Bulgaria Foundation and the Ministry of Culture for children with outstanding gifts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Year 1 is part of the Comenius International Programme in a project with three other countries &#8211; Latvia, Poland, and Cyprus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to being an active pianist, she has 10 years of teaching experience. Her students are laureates of national and international competitions. As part of the Artistic MusicArt Academy, he has organized over 20 concerts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In 2016 she was the founder and organizer of the Art Festival &#8220;The Face of the Art&#8221; in the town of Sveti Vlas.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Flight of Stars Foundation was founded by Maria Hubenova and Gloria Keremedchieva.The Foundation is an independent non-governmental organization whose goals are to support the development and validation of performers-artists in the field of music and performing arts. 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