On April 8, 2025, Gail Archer, professor of professional practice of music, released her 11th album, Dobrich: A Bulgarian Odyssey, which showcases rarely performed works by seven Bulgarian composers from the 20th century. Recorded during her 2024 worldwide tour in the Concert Hall of Dobrich, Bulgaria, the album continues Archer’s exploration of Eastern European organ music, following her previous releases featuring Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian composers.
Known for her adventurous approach to classical organ repertoire, Archer aims to bring attention to underrecognized organ music from Bulgaria. Dobrich features a dynamic selection of nine pieces, including works by contemporary composers Sabin Levi and Velislav Zaimov, as well as the “matriarch” of the Bulgarian organ school, Neva Krysteva.