RENCONTRES for La Musique Classique, France
Here is link with an interview in French for la Musique Classique: Rencontres – Ivo Varbanov | La musique classique
read morePRESENTING ICSM RECORDS by Robert Schulslaper, Fanfare
Fiammetta Tarli and Ivo Varbanov, pianists and creative partners in life and work, have banded together with a dedicated team of recording and design professionals to launch ICSM Records, a company with impressively high aspirations: “Independent Creative Sound and Music (ICSM) Records—made by musicians for musicians—is committed to uncompromising quality in every aspect of the recording, creating artistic statements beyond time and fashion.” Before probing more deeply into ICSM’s plans and philosophy, however, let’s learn something about the...
read moreMODERN RECORDINGS STINK OF SURGICAL SPIRITS AND PLASTIC by Norman Lebrecht, Slippedisc
August 15, 2014 by Norman Lebrecht Husband and wife pianists Ivo Varbanov and Fiammetta Tarli are starting a new record label next month. We asked them to explain the USP of ICSM Records. Fiamma, being Italian, muttered something about fighting the mafia. Ivo objects to the over-production that takes place on major labels. We asked them to talk it through. So they did. Right here: ICSM RECORDS Ivo and Fiamma, why your own record label? Fiamma: The cultural system these days is dysfunctional. Ivo: Little public (and private) funding for...
read morePIANISTS FROM THE INSIDE by Malan Wilkinson
Pianists From the Inside Tag Archives: Ivo Varbanov DECEMBER 4, 2012 · 8:44 PM Ivo Varbanov What motivates you to play Piano? I love music and arts in general. Piano is simply a medium for expressing artistic values and ideas. First of all you have to be a all-round human being, then a fine musician, and finally a good pianist to express all. Of course I am fascinated by the instrument – piano, but it is less important than music itself. Can you tell us more about your work supporting and promoting Bulgarian Art and Culture in the UK,...
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