Simona Stanoeva

Simona Stanoeva is from Kiustendil, where she studied in the music class of the Neofit Rilski High School. She is currently studying music at the Sofia University.

Q.: How long have you been involved with music?

A.: Since I was 7 years old.

Q.: From which geographical area is the costume you wear on stage?

A.: I wear a dress from the Rodope region.

Q.: Which is your favorite folk song?

A.: Lale li si, Ziumbul li si (Are You a Tulip or a Hyacinth).

Q.: Your favorite song from the Choir’s repertoire is… ?

A.: Mesechinko lio, greilivke ( (Playful Moon) is one of the songs which send goose bumps up my spine every time we perform it.

Q.: What is the Cosmic Voices from Bulgaria Choir for you?

A.:-A teacher that has made me wiser, has imbued me with new values and helped me see the world for its beauty.

Q.: Your favorite memory from the stage?

A.: Every moment on the stage becomes a favorite memory.

Q.: Your favorite Bulgarian proverb?

A.: A grief shared is half in strength; a joy shared is twice in strength.

Q.: What is music to you? –

A.: Music is happiness to me and gives me the strength and the freedom to be my true self.

Q.: What are your dreams?

A.: I am like a small child that dreams of so many different things. I dream of making the people around me a littlet better, a littler happier, and to find the path towards the unattainable.

Q.: The best thing?

A.:Happiness in my parents’ eyes.