Alexander Karagiozov
| Alexander Karagiozov | |
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| Born | 1995 Sofia, Bulgaria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Bulgarian |
| 🏫 Education | National Academy of Music (Bulgaria), New Bulgarian University, University of Westminster, Oxford Brookes University, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Juilliard School |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2011 - present |
| Known for | Coming soon: Genesis Orchestra, "I Am", "Guard", "Etudes of the Future", |
| Height | 192 cm |
| Title | CEO, Artist |
| Board member of | The Alexander Foundation, Roerich Innovative School, Wonder Stories Foundation |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Radka Karagiozova |
| 🏅 Awards | Forbes 30 Under 30, Business Elite 40 Under 40 Europe, Global Recognition Award 2024, Burj CEO Award "Emerging CEO of The Year", JCI's "The Outstanding Young Persons of Bulgaria", Darik Radio 40 Under 40, Agent of Change 2023 |
| 🌐 Website | https://alexanderkaragiozov.com |
Alexander Karagiozov (born 18 January 1995) is an award-winning bulgarian serial entrepreneur, visionary and changemaker based in London, UK.
In 2023 and 2024 he was featured in Forbes Bulgaria's 30 Under 30 selection, Business Elite Awards 40 Under 40 for Europe, Burj CEO "Emerging CEO of The Year", Darik Radio's 40 Under 40 selection, JCI's TOYP - The Outstanding Young Persons of Bulgaria Award and the Agent of Change Award.
He has worked with artists like Lisa Gerrard (Golden Globe), Jacob Collier (7 Grammys), Ennio Morricone (Golden Globe), Eric Whitacre (Grammy), Yordan Kamdzhalov (Echo Klassik Award), Mark Shapiro, Christopher Young, Mike Verta and others in the field of music. Some of the more-renowned classical halls and venues he’s performed in include the legendary Golden Hall of Vienna “Muzikferein”, The Nymphenburg Palace, Arena Armeec, Bulgarian National Radio, The Bulgarian National Palace of Culture Hall, Plovdiv Amphitheater, "Bulgaria" Hall and others.
Positions he's held over the years include Founder and CEO of Alive World, Founder of The Alexander Foundation, Co-Founder of Dobruvane, Regional Ambassador of the global educational brand Mindvalley, Manger of the international Genesis Orchestra, Director's Executive Assistant at Roerich Innovative School and Yordan Kamdzhalov Foundation, Manager of the International Genesis Orchestra, Mentor at Mentor the Young and AbleMentor, Business Consultant of Our Home Is Bulgaria, SimulStimul, Re: Naissance, Dari Vreme and countless other businesses, organizations and start-ups.
His visionary problem-solving skills and innovative approach, coupled with compassionate communication, humanitarian values and endless drive to elevate every project he's a part of, make him an invaluable asset to any organization and an indispensable collaborator.
Alexander has also worked on 100+ projects in film, theatre, exhibition and concert music and has conducted various orchestras and choirs in Western Europe and Bulgaria. Some of the more-renowned classical halls and venues he’s performed in include the legendary Golden Hall of Vienna “Muzikferein”, The Nymphenburg Palace, Arena Armeec, Bulgarian National Radio, The Bulgarian National Palace of Culture Hall, Plovdiv Amphitheater, "Bulgaria" Hall and others.
In 2021, after studying business management in Oxford-Brookes University and University of Westminster, London and music at The National Academy of Music in Bulgaria, Alexander specialized with several scholarships at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood, LA and attended piano, conducting and composition intensives at The Juilliard School, New York.
Alexander has been featured and given interviews on numerous bulgarian medias such as National Television (BNT), BTV, TV7, Cherno More TV and others. He has also shared stages talking about success with celebrity athletes, artists and entrepreneurs.
Biography
Alexander specialized orchestral and choral conducting at the National Academy of Music (Bulgaria)[1] in 2013. During the period 2014-2015 he conducts concerts with the Academy Orchestra and Choir.
In 2013 he is invited to work as music assistant for Strezov Productions, where he writes the music for his first movie (Lake Boy, 2013)[2]. He spends the early part of his career composing music for film and media (2013-present), conducting the National Academy of Music (Bulgaria) Academy orchestra and choir and working as music assistant for Strezov Productions (2013-2015).
In 2016, aged 21, Alexander is invited to take the position of assistant conductor to Yordan Kamdzhalov (Echo Klassik 2017) for his concerts in Bulgaria and Europe. A year later, in 2017, he is appointed orchestra manager of the international GENESIS ORCHESTRA and music director of the innovative vocal ensemble of Music Laboratory for the Human Self. During this period he also works as artistic consultant for Yordan Kamdzhalov Foundation and is singer-soloist in the Music Laboratory for the Human Self vocal ensemble[3][4].
Alexander Karagiozov has attended masterclasses in music composition and conducting by leading names such as Hans Zimmer (Oscar, Golden Globe), Eric Whitacre (Grammy), Jacob Collier (9 Grammys), Yordan Kamdzhalov (Echo Klassik 2017), Mark Shapiro (Juilliard Faculty), Daniel Felsenfeld (Juilliard Faculty), Mike Verta, Christopher Young, Finneas and others.
As vocal performer[5], he has performed with Music Laboratory for the Human Self ensemble on some of the more renowned stages around Europe, such as The Golden Hall of Vienna, Muzikferein, Nymphenburg Palace in Munich, Ancient Amphitheatre Plovdiv, Arena Armeec, Hall 1 in NDK, Bulgaria Hall, and others.[6]
In 2018 Alexander works closely with Lisa Gerrard and Yordan Kamdzhalov on the Gorecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, No 2 concert and CD. [7][8]In 2018 he also composes and produces the music for the conceptual exhibition “STRAZHA” by ArtExtreme[9][10][11], under the high patronage of the President of Republic Bulgaria – gen. Rumen Radev. The music was created using an unusual approach, namely basing the composition process on Alexandre Saint-Yves d'Alveydre's - Archeometre[12].
In 2020 he is appointed Board Member of the Wonder Stories Foundation.
In the 2021 Alexander is accepted with several scholarships at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, located in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles. Later that year, he attends piano, composition and conducting intensives at The Juilliard’s School, NY.
In 2021, he is also appointed Mindvalley Regional Brand Ambassador.
In 2021 Alexander is featured in Warner Bros Movie "Die Geschichte der Menschheit - leicht gekürzt"[13] as well as other notable projects.
In 2022 Alexander creates his own foundation, which aims at supporting young individuals as well as enriching the bulgarian cultural field with a series of concerts and events.
In 2023 Alexander is featured in Forbes's 30 under 30 selection, Darik Radio's 40 Under 40 selection, Junior Chamber Achievment's TOYP - The Outstanding Young Persons of Bulgaria selection for 2023, Agent of Change 2023 and others.
In 2024 he was featured in Business Elite Awards "40 Under 40" Europe, Global Recognition Awards 2024 and Burj CEO Award "Emerging CEO of The Year"
Education
- The Juilliard School, NY - Composition, conducting and piano intensives - 2021
- The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Hollywood, LA - Performing for Stage And Screen - 2021
- University of Westminster, London, UK - Business Management Entrepreneurship - 2021
- Oxford-Brookes University, Oxford, UK - International Business Management - 2020
- New Bulgarian University - Music Management - 2018
- National Academy of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria - Orchestral and Choral Conducting - 2013
Masterclasses
- Eric Whitacre Music Composition Masterclass - 2022
- Mark Shapiro Conducting Masterclass - 2021
- Daniel Felsenfeld Conducting Masterclass - 2021
- Jacob Collier Composition Masterclass - 2021
- Finneas Music Production Masterclass - 2021
- Eric Whitacre Conducting Masterclass - 2020
- Yordan Kamdzhalov Conducting Masterclass - 2020
- Danny Elfman Music Composition Masterclass - 2020
- John Powell Music Composition Masterclass - 2020
- Hans Zimmer Composition Masterclass - 2018
- Mike Verta Composition Masterclass - 2018
- Christopher Young Composition Masterclass - 2016
Discography (Highlights)
- "Etudes of the Future" (2020) - Audio mastering
- "Khan And Empire" (2019) Feature Film - Composer
- "Guard" (2018) Original Gallery Exhibition Music - Composer
- "I Am" (2016) Short Movie - Composer
- "Lake Boy (2013) Short Movie - Composer
Innovations (Highlights)
- Alive World (coming soon)
- Entrepreneurial Projects (coming soon)
- Genesis Orchestra (coming soon)
- Music Laboratory for The Human Self ensemble (coming soon)
Has worked with
- Mindvalley
- Lisa Gerrard
- Ennio Morricone
- Yordan Kamdzhalov
- Eric Whitacre
Awards
- Forbes "30 Under 30" - 2023
- Business Elite Awards "40 Under 40" Europe - 2024
- Global Recognition Award 2024
- Burj CEO Award "Emerging CEO of The Year"
- Darik "40 under 40" - 2023
- JCI - TOYP "The Outstanding Young Persons of Bulgaria" - 2023
- Agent of Change - 2023
Notable Projects
- In Progress
- Alive World Educational Platform
- Coolest People Networking Events
- Music Albums ("Lake Boy", "Guard", "Selected Pieces" & more)
- Two Books
- Innovations
- Records
- Movies
References
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- ↑ "Alexander Karagiozov". Game-OST. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ↑ ""Етюди на бъдещето" - копнеж на душата към хиперпространството". bnr.bg (in български). Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ↑ admin (2020-11-11). "Album release "ETUDES OF THE FUTURE"". Yordan Kamdzhalov Foundation. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ↑ admin (2020-11-11). "Album release "ETUDES OF THE FUTURE"". Yordan Kamdzhalov Foundation. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ↑ admin (2020-11-11). "Album release "ETUDES OF THE FUTURE"". Yordan Kamdzhalov Foundation. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ↑ "Culture :: Greatest achievements are born out of taking risks :: Euro…". archive.ph. 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ↑ "Диригентът Йордан Камджалов за общото между вятъра, гръмотевиците и Вагнер". Егоист. 2018-02-07. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ↑ "Пето издание на многожанровата изложба „ArtExtreme"". artsofia.bg (in български). Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ↑ "ПРЕССЪОБЩЕНИЕ: '„ArtExtreme СТРАЖА" в Националния етнографски музей под патронажа на президента' - Pressbulgaria.com". pressbulgaria.com (in български). Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ↑ "Три срещи с образите на изложбата „ArtExtreme СТРАЖА" в Морското казино". dariknews.bg (in български). Retrieved 2022-07-25.
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- ↑ KG, imfernsehen GmbH & Co. "Filmografie Alexander Karagiozov". fernsehserien.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2022-07-25.
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- ↑ https://forbesbulgaria.com/forbes-30-under-30-class-2022/culture-art-media/?fbclid=IwAR1nj6ERKk-TfjuV3zKWtkNIV26bu61OHesIyCoaWA8szjV6U5Y4TTiVx4Y
- ↑ https://alexanderkaragiozov.com
- ↑ https://toyp.jci.bg/awardees/awardees-2023/?fbclid=IwAR1JCE1eVH0Dt0C85rYUKn1kktGNrxc7lgy5jDCbD02Gvdnid8eRI3Sf8LQ
- ↑ https://darik.bg/novite-40-do-40-v-sezon-10-veche-sa-fakt
- ↑ https://app.spotlight.com/9338-7834-7409?fbclid=IwAR05WSuEeBzataDl3uPGWZOke_O-Rw93z3EFxNG2E8cbAvNpzO1LVOAih2s
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- ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/alexander-karagiozov/filmografie
- ↑ https://www.game-ost.com/persons/214034/alexander_karagiozov/
- ↑ https://kamdzhalov-foundation.org/2020/11/11/album-release-etudes-of-the-future/
- ↑ https://bnr.bg/sofia/post/101373118/etudi-na-badeshteto?fbclid=IwAR2bMTT6JVGo33FSnFQNRXNjv1iwPCkudCX7QhiYE2lOcVR19dSMFyFDiLA
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- ↑ https://portal12.bg/publikatsii/Bozhestvenata-azbuka-Glagolitsa-vyv-fokusa-na-izlozhba-ArtExtreme-STRAZhA.p6748
- ↑ http://andaribg.com/bg/news/3/262
- ↑ https://semperiafilms.com/project/откъснати-цветя
- ↑ https://noblink.bg/portfolio-item/a-dolls-christmas/
- ↑ https://btvnovinite.bg/galleries/prof-plamen-dzhurov-v-tozi-dekorativen-patriotizam-imame-nuzhda-ot-vrashtane-kam-dalechnoto-minalo-snimki-video.html
- ↑ https://www.bgdnes.bg/Article/9590491
- ↑ https://frognews.bg/kultura/art-jungla/muzika-badeshteto-etiudi-badeshteto-predstavi-maestro-kamdjalov.html
- ↑ https://sofiapress.com/culture/изложба-за-себе-си-кирилъ-шиваровъ/
- ↑ https://artsofia.bg/bg/events/2018/05/15/peto-izdanie-na-mnogojanrovata-izlojba-art-extreme
- ↑ https://happeningnext.com/event/Спектакълът-andquotТежък-случайandquot-се-завръща-eid3a08gj96oh
- ↑ https://www.peika.bg/Izlozhba_ZA_SEBE_SI_Kirila_Shivarova__l.e_i.101217.html
- ↑ https://topnovini.bg/novini/779140-izlojba-za-sebe-si-kirila-shivarova
- ↑ https://petel.bg/Vav-FKTS-vav-Varna--Za-parvi-pat-pokazvat-filma-Hanat-i-imperiyata-s-avtentichni-kadri-ot-Han-Asparuh__347467
- ↑ https://projects.nbu.bg/projects_inner.asp?pid=329
- ↑ https://pressbulgaria.com/m/W48NBGHP.html
- ↑ https://frognews.bg/kultura/art-jungla/muzika-badeshteto-etiudi-badeshteto-predstavi-maestro-kamdjalov.html
- ↑ https://www.varna24.bg/novini/varna/Zavurtat-otnovo-noviya-bulgarski-film-Hanut-i-imperiyata-vuv-Varna-931899
- ↑ https://epicenter.bg/article/Maestro-Kamdzhalov-predstavi-albuma--quot-Etyudi-na-badeshteto-quot-/232328/6/0
- ↑ https://kulturni-novini.info/sections/12/news/27797-rabotilnitsa-azbuka-glagolitsa-i-peshehodna-obikolka-v-dnite-na-balgarskata-kultura-i-pismenost
- ↑ https://sofiapress.com/culture/изложба-за-себе-си-кирилъ-шиваровъ/
- ↑ https://www.moreto.net/novini.php?n=379034
- ↑ http://andaribg.com/bg/news/3/262
- ↑ https://dariknews.bg/regioni/varna/tri-sreshti-s-obrazite-na-izlozhbata-artextreme-strazha-v-morskoto-kazino-2112628
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