About
Rosen Ivanov is a Bulgarian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and music producer whose work bridges traditional and contemporary musical worlds. Performing on piano, Bulgarian bagpipe (gaida), saxophone, keyboards, and synthesizers, he explores a wide sonic palette shaped by improvisation, folk heritage, and modern musical language.
Ivanov has performed with the Academic Folk Ensemble of the Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv and has collaborated with artists such as Alexandra Ivanov and Gabriella Alex, both on stage and in studio session recordings. He is also part of the saxophone section of Big Band Plovdiv, contributing to a diverse range of concert projects and performances.
His concert activity has taken him to stages across Europe, including performances in Croatia, Poland, Serbia, and Romania. In addition to live performances, he has participated in studio recordings with the Academic Folk Ensemble and in sessions for the international concert platform Sofar Sounds.
Alongside his work as a performer, Ivanov composes and produces original music, developing a distinctive artistic voice that blends elements of Bulgarian musical tradition with contemporary expression.