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Йордан Камджалов за Александър Карагьозов

Премиера на Албума Етюди на Бъдещето / Etudes of The Future

Yordan Kamdzhalov / Alexander Karagiozov

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KEY INNOVATIONS BY ALEXANDER KARAGIOZOV:
(In no particular order)
(Drafts, to be edited and finished soon).

#1
The "Physical Resonance" Coda (Bruckner Symphony No. 4, Rijeka 2017 as assistant conductor to Yordan Kamdzhalov)

• Innovation: The Concept: In the final 16 bars of the symphony, Karagiozov proposed that the musicians stand to transform the orchestral sound into a physical "testament."
• Purpose: Changing the orchestral posture to reflect the "sacred architecture" of the music—treating the secular stage as a cathedral.
The Argumentation: This was based on the "Sacred Space" theory—treating the symphonic finale as a liturgical event ("playing as if in a church"), which required a transition from a seated (passive) to a standing (active/venerative) posture.
The Collaboration: Concept proposed by Alexander Karagiozov and immediately ratified by Yordan Kamdzhalov during the final dress rehearsals.
• Impact: Cited by critics as the "Rijeka Miracle," this move bypassed the standard technical limitations of the municipal orchestra, creating a landmark moment in Croatian musical history. This innovation broke the institutional "fourth wall" of the Croatian National Theater (HNK Zajc) and is documented as one of the most spiritually charged moments in the history of the Rijeka Philharmonic.

The Bruckner 4 "Standing" Legacy
The official review of that November 2017 concert in Rijeka specifically notes:

"...the ecstasy was irresistible before the very end, while in the last measures of the finale the orchestra stood up and played. Roaring shouts of 'bravo!' burst forth..."

#2
"Council of Leaders" - 15-20 minute meeting with all orchestra leaders led by Yordan Kamdzhalov - a psychological and metaphysical mobilization.

Karagiozov knew that Kamdzhalov used to carry or orchestra leaders meetings during his time as GMD at Heidelberg Orchestra, so Alexander found it suitable to resurrect this tradition with the Rijeka Orchestra. Kamdzhalov always knew what to say but wasn’t sht of asking Alexander for inspiration for what was to be said on those meetings. They usually were a motivating, inspiring and deep manifesto on the power of music, our purpose on stage, the lives we were going to serve and the spiritual meaning of it all. Musicians were motivated, ready and excited to bring their A-level game to the concert. Sometimes these meetings were held sitting or standing in circle, sometimes in a separate hall with everyone standing. They reminded of how Alexander The Great motivated and spoke with his generals before battle.

The Innovation: Establishing a pre-rehearsal
• "Leadership Council" consisting of all orchestral section leaders.
• The Purpose: To bypass the "mechanical" routine of the general rehearsal by aligning the leadership core with the deep metaphysical and philosophical vision of the program.
• The Impact: By "priming" the leaders with the larger intent of the music 20 minutes before the general rehearsal and in the day of the concert Karagiozov and Kamdzhalov ensured that the "Genesis" intensity was distributed horizontally through the orchestra. This shifted the focus from technical execution to collective transcendence.

#3

Genesis Orchestra

Innovation: Curatorial Leadership & "Human Resonance" Selection

The "Curatorial Leadership" Model (Genesis Orchestra, 2016–2018)

The Core Story:

• The Problem: Mass-emailing musicians leads to a "job" mentality. It produces an orchestra of employees, not an ensemble of believers.

• The Innovation: Eliminated mass communication. Instead, Alexander conducted global research to find the highest-tier Bulgarian professionals (even those in top world orchestras) and personally recruited each one.

• The Method: One-on-one "mission-based" calls. You sought specific psychological and musical qualities, prioritizing alignment with the "Genesis" vision over mere availability.

• The Result: This created the "Genesis"—a group with a sense of personal stake in the mission. It explains why the orchestra was able to achieve "shattering" intensity: every person in the room had been personally "vetted" by Karagiozov for their resonance with the Maestro's vision.

• The Strategy: As Manager, Karagiozov conducted global talent scouting for the elite Bulgarian musical diaspora. He personally contacted and recruited each musician individually, bypassing mass emails in favor of one-on-one mission alignment.

In progress