Teodosii Spasov

Teodosii Spassov is a world-renowned ambassador of the kaval—an emblematic instrument of Bulgarian folklore and one of the oldest musical instruments in Europe. He has developed a distinctive style in which he blends traditional folklore with jazz, classical music and other genres.

He has received numerous honors and awards, including the International Academy of Arts Award in Paris (1996) and the “Apollon Toxophoros” statuette for his outstanding contribution to Bulgarian music and his international success (2001). In 2011, he received the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture’s highest distinction, the “Golden Age,” for his significant contribution to the development and promotion of Bulgarian culture and traditional music.

He was also awarded the Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius, First Class with Collar, for outstanding contribution to Bulgarian culture (2013), and the honorary title Doctor Honoris Causa by the Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv (2014). In 2015, he was named a UNESCO Artist for Peace.

His distinctions also include the “Maestro Dimitar Valchev” Award for Theatre Music (2018), the Sofia Award for outstanding contribution to music and film (2021), and the Askeer Theatre Award (2021), among others.