"Love Without Translation": A Hot Latin Night on St. Anastasia Island

A Musical Journey to the Heart of Latin America

On July 17 at 9:00 PM, the open-air stage on Saint Anastasia Island will turn into a hot Havana. The State Opera – Burgas opens the "Party on the Island" 2026 season with the premiere concert-spectacle "Love Without Translation".

"There is music that is not just listened to – it is experienced. There is love that cannot be translated," shares maestro Strazimir Pavlov, author of the concept and script.

Who is behind the project?

The spectacle is the latest jewel in the repertoire of the Burgas Opera, created by the talented conductor and composer Strazimir Pavlov. The program will feature:

• Soloists: Ilina Mihaylova (Alma), Reynaldo Droz (Mateo), and Nona Krastnikova (The Narrator).
• Ballet: Julia Lezzi and Patrick Gill.
• Vocals: "Havana" trio (Stefka Hristozova, Marioris Mena Faez, and Milen Dinolov).

Favorite hits by the seashore

The audience will enjoy timeless classics such as "Guantanamera", "La Bamba", "Sway", "Dos Gardenias", and many other iconic melodies from Cuba and Mexico.

Useful information

Do not miss the opportunity to combine beautiful music with an unforgettable sunset over the sea. The boat to the island departs at 8:00 PM from Magazia 1 (Marine Station – Burgas). Tickets can be purchased at the Opera box office, "The Clock", as well as through the Eventim and Grabo networks.