Helene Karastoyanova

Helene Karastoyanova () (born 1 October 1933 in Sofia) is a Bulgarian composer.
Life.
Helene (Elena) Karastoyanova was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, the daughter of composer . She studied at the State Academy of Music with her father and Alexander Raychev. After completing her studies, she taught music in Sofia at the National Music High School and the Institute for Music and Choreographic Specialists. She served as headmaster of the National Theatre Art High School (State Choreographic School) from 1983-88. Karastoyanov won the March Song Competition prize in 1985, 1987 and 1989.
Works.
Karastoyanova composes music mainly for orchestra, chorus and chamber ensemble. Selected works include:
She has published professional articles including: