Triumph in Poland: "Milka Stoeva" Choir wins gold in Krakow

15.05.2026 | Burgas

The "Milka Stoeva" Children's Choir from Burgas won a Golden Diploma and a prestigious award for their repertoire at the international choral competition Victoria Cracow 2026 in Poland.

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Bulgarian talent conquers the stage in Krakow

The "Milka Stoeva" Children's Choir at the MMCC – Burgas achieved impressive success at the international Victoria Cracow Choral Competition 2026. The young talents returned with a prestigious Gold Diploma – 2nd degree in the "Jazz, Pop, and Contemporary Music" category.

Recognition for professionalism and musicality

With a score of 93.78 points, the choristers impressed the international jury, and their efforts were further rewarded with the special prize "For the best-selected repertoire". This success is further proof of the high level of work under the leadership of conductor Marieta Seklemova and accompanist Miglena Slavova.

"The success in Krakow reaffirms the status of the 'Milka Stoeva' Choir as one of the most successful ambassadors of Bulgarian choral culture in the world."

Key moments from the performance:

This triumph is a well-deserved recognition of the hard work, perseverance, and love for art of the young performers from Burgas, who once again brought glory to Bulgaria on a prestigious European stage.