Alexander Yossifov was born in
Sofia, Bulgaria in 1940. While attending the
Bulgarian State Conservatory, he studied composition under
Pancho Vladigerov and conducting under
Konstantin Iliev. He was the author of numerous
chamber music pieces as well as symphonic works. Yossifov also wrote several art songs and one opera,
Back to the Beginning. He conducted numerous ensembles throughout his career including the
Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra.He has conductor the "Aquarius Suits" from Brazilian composer Paiva Netto. He died in November 2016 at the age of 76. ==Awards==