"The songs are heartfelt, harmonious in sensibility, and handsomely played. The Bulgarians turned out not only superb dancer but also an excellent musician."
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, R.M. Campbell
"Milov no longer confines his communication to the stage... Heartfelt is a CD where Milov transfers his unwavering passions and trademark energy to the keyboard."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jane Vranish
"LOCAL MULTITALENT STANKO MILOV... The music has an improvisatory feel; it's tonal, lyrical, easy to hear and evocative of the emotion suggested by the title."
The Seattle Times, Melinda Bargreen
"In Heartfelt, it seems like Stanko Milov dances with his fingers."
David Lanz, Grammy-Nominated Composer and Pianist
"Heartfelt is truly a remarkable accomplishment. Stanko's performance of his compositions reflects great panache and exuberance which he possesses in abundance."
Dianne Chilgren, Concert Piano Soloist
"Stanko Milov is an irrepressible artist on the ballet stage, and also on the piano!"
Stewart Kershaw FRAM, Music Director of the Pacific Northwest Ballet
"Bravo to his premiere album of enchanting melodies!"
John Stubbs, Conductor California Ballet, San Diego Symphony
Stanko Milov has played piano from a very early age and has improvised and composed music all of his life. He studied classical piano, solfège and music notation for nine years at the State Choreographic School in Sofia, Bulgaria, parallel with his classical ballet education.
In February 2012, Milov created Crossroads, a one-act ballet for Cornish College of the Arts, composing the score with Eric Chappelle and incorporating a video wall for immersive effect.
In 2009, he composed Impact for Absolute Ballet aboard the residential cruise ship The World.
He also composed for Dimensions (PNB Choreographers Showcase), Surge (with Matthew Felton), Edin (2008 PNB Showcase), and Kodai (2004 PNB Showcase).
His debut album Heartfelt was released in 2006 at the PNB Showcase, featuring compositions inspired by his love for family and life, recorded with producer Matthew Felton.
Milov also composed the score for Eclipse, choreographed for the Pacific Northwest Ballet School Professional Division students.
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Total Running Time: 53:50
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Photography by Matthew Felton © 2015
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