Victoria Kirilova: Roots & Skies
21st March 2025
Victoria Kirilova: Roots &Skies
Album release on 21st March
Victoria’s music is a mixture of various influences – from the diversity of harmonies and timbres in contemporary jazz and chamber music to the poetry and groove of traditional Bulgarian chants and odd rhythms. The album “Roots &Skies” aims to balance the common and different, the local and global, "me" and "us", East and West, creating a transcultural musical identity that resonates universally. Themes of peace, inclusivity, homesickness, and the joy of travel and encounters form a coherent mosaic.
“A fascinating journey between jazz, chamber music, and Bulgarian folklore... Kirilova understands how to interweave sonic worlds with artistic elegance and expressive strength.” — MICA (Austria)
“She lets the music float elegantly... a gently elegiac tone free of melancholy—rather, what one hears is exhilarating poetry. A surprise, a discovery.” — Der Standard (Austria)
The album’s title reflects Victoria’s vision of connecting her perception of Bulgarian traditional music to the "open space" of different musical impacts, with the aim to reframe these roots as living, dynamic forces within contemporary music.
Each piece tells a story, transporting listeners to exotic cities, vibrant landscapes, and mystical night train journeys. The compositions evoke a sense of magical realism, featuring narratives about rebellious young women, cross-cultural encounters, and the thrill of discovery.
Victoria Kirilova:A double bass player and composer, Victoria is an active musician in the Viennese and European music scene. Her music is a mixture of various influences – from the diversity of harmonies and timbres in contemporary jazz and chamber music to the poetry and groove of traditional Bulgarian chants and odd rhythms.