Michail Belchev
Mikhail Ivanov Belchev is a Bulgarian singer, songwriter, poet and director.
Biography
Mikhail Belchev was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. He studied for 4 years at High Mining and Geological Institute in Sofia. He studied also at Saint Petersburg State Theatre Arts Academy of Theatre Arts, where he specialized in television directing.He wrote either the music or the lyrics, and sometimes both, for songs that have become eternal Bulgarian hits.
He is the author of music for theater productions and films. He is also the author of several poetry collections.
Belchev is a two-time winner of the Grand Prix of the Golden Orpheus Festival. He received first prizes at the festival for his songs in 1984, 1990, 1998. In 1996 he also received a prize for his entire career. First winner of the national literary award "Georgi Dzhagarov". Honorary citizen of Sofia. Holder of the Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius with a necklace, and Order of Stara Planina.
Discography
Albums
- 1976 Михаил Белчев,'' producer: Balkanton
- 1977 Двойник '', producer: Balkanton
- 1990 Преквалификация, producer: Balkanton
- 1994 Човек за прегръщане; songs based on poems by Mihail Belchev, Cassette, producer: Mega Music
- 1996 Късна любов, CD, producer: Mega Music
- 2000 Мила моя, CD, producer: Mega Music
- 2004 Булевардът, CD, producer: Not On Label
- 2008 Прераждане, CD, producer: Gaberoff
- 2009 Хитове'', 2 CD, producer: Stefkos Music, SM0902121