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23 Apr 2024
August 24 – 28, 2022 “Rustavi” in Belgium August 24 – 28, 2022 Soon Ensemble “Rustavi” will go on a tour to the capital of Belgium, Brussels. On August 26th and 27th Ensemble “Rustavi” will participate in the concerts having of national importance in Brussels. „Nuit des Choeurs“ is a concept which has been staged since the year 2000 and which takes the form of a “spectacle-promenade” accompanied with beautiful sound and light at the heart of a ruined abbey. Performance venue: the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville. Type of site: outdoors / covered stage. Type of performance: singing (a cappella). The concerts begin at 6 p.m. by the local time. Ensemble “Rustavi” is also invited to the main stage for the apotheosis that will take place in the late evening (around 00:00). “Rustavi” has prepared a special surprise for the listener!
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23 Apr 2024
August 18 – 21, 2022 “Rustavi” in Switzerland August 18 – 21, 2022 On August 19th, at 8 p.m. by the local time, there will be held the opening concert of the festival at Cathedral of Our Lady of Sion. The State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance is preparing for the next important tour with usual joy, enthusiasm, and responsibility. This time the format is different. In the finale, as a surprise, Ensemble “Rustavi” will perform a Ukrainian song together with the Ukrainian Chamber Orchestra “Virtuoso of Kiev”. They are looking forward to meeting “Rustavi” in our friend Switzerland.
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23 Apr 2024
Sion, Switzerland After a long interval, from August 21 to August 23 of 2021, the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance is going on a tour to Switzerland. They will welcome “Rustavi” in the musical and historic heart of the canton of Valais (Wallis) for the 56th Edition of the Sion Festival. Within the festival the solo concert of “Rustavi” choir will be held on August 22 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Sion. They are looking forward to meeting “Rustavi” in Switzerland.
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27 Jan 2020
January 27-29, 2020 Strasbourg, France A visit of the President of Georgia to the Council of Europe.
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27 Dec 2019
December 27, 2019 Tbilisi, Georgia A visit of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Georgia Mr. UEHARA Tadaharu.
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27 Dec 2019
December 27, 2019 Tbilisi, Georgia Presentation of a Georgian-American project “Georgia – History, Culture and Ethnography”.
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1 Dec 2019
December 1, 2019 Tbilisi, Georgia Artem Erkomaishvili prize awarding ceremony at the Royal District Theatre. The organizer of the event, – Georgian Chanting Foundation. For the detailed information, please see the link: https://www.facebook.com/EnsembleRustavi/posts/10156463120067085
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15 Nov 2019
November 15, 2019 Tbilisi, Georgia The National Parliamentary Library of Georgia, presentation of a Japanese book. For the detailed information, please see the link: http://ensemblerust
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9 Nov 2019
November 9, 2019 Tbilisi, Georgia Tbilisi Conservatory, XIV Tbilisi Chamber Music Festival, at the vocal music evening.
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7 Nov 2019
November 7, 2019 Tbilisi, Georgia Garden Hall, Djansug Kakhidze’s songs.
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3 Nov 2019
November 3, 2019 Tbilisi, Georgia Uplistsikhe, presentation of the museum-reservation „Ghvinis Turi“ („Wine Tour“).
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25 Oct 2019
October 25, 2019 Tbilisi, Georgia A charity concert organized by the Georgian Patriarchate held at Tbilisi Concert Hall.
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4 Oct 2019
October 4, 2019 Tbilisi, Georgia A jubilee reception dedicated to Ensemble „Rustavi“‘s 50th anniversary held at Tbilisi City Council.
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1 Oct 2019
Odessa, Ukraine October 1 – 4, 2019 On October 2nd a festival named „Golden Violins“ will be held in the regional Philharmonic of Odessa with the participation of “Rustavi” Choir. They are looking forward to meeting “Rustavi” to our friend Ukraine.
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1 Sep 2019
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, – Israel September 1 – 10, 2019 Don’t miss!… Soon, the Ensemble “Rustavi” and the Georgian Chamber Orchestra will present joint performances to the public. That’s not the first joint project of “Rustavi” and the Chamber Orchestra. “Rustavi” has prepared a special repertoire for the listener that will be presented to the society together with illustrious Joseph Bardanashvily and the well known conductor Ariel Zuckermann. They are looking forward to meeting “Rustavi” with its Music Director, Anzor Erkomaishvili in Israel.
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22 Jun 2019
Minsk, Belarus June 22 – 24, 2019 Ensemble “Rustavi” was in Minsk where it participated in the days of Georgian culture.
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20 May 2019
Turkmenistan May 20 – 23, 2019 On an embassy event dedicated to the independence day of Georgia.
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9 Apr 2019
Strasbourg, France April 9 – 12, 2019 Events conducted connecting with the 20th anniversary of membership of Georgia to the European Council.
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9 Dec 2018
Izmir, Turkey December 9 – 11, 2018 Ensemble “Rustavi” ‘s solo concert was held on December 10. The concert was attended by 1500 people, among them there were representatives of the Georgian community and an honorary consul of Izmir. The concert was a big success.
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4 Jun 2018
Tbilisi, Georgia On an event held at the Embassy of Italy connecting with a national holiday of Italy.
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26 May 2018
Khobi, Georgia A solo concert held at Khobi municipality connecting with the celebration of the centennial of the first Georgian Democratic Republic.
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2 Feb 2018
Istanbul, Turkey February 2 – 4, 2018 An event connecting with the 50th anniversary of Ensemble “Rustavi”.
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22 Nov 2017
Paris, France November 22 – 24, 2017 On 200th anniversary of establishment of German colonies to South Caucasus.
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29 Sep 2017
England, Great Britain September 29 – October 1, 2017 An event dedicated to the Georgian polyphonic music.
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4 Sep 2017
Krynica-Zdrój, Poland September 4 – 6, 2017 Ensemble “Rustavi” on an economic forum.
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2 Sep 2017
Shekvetili, Georgia Black Sea Arena, “Black Sea Folklore International Festival 2017“. More than 7000 people attended the event.
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31 Jul 2017
Tbilisi, Georgia Mtatsminda, the administration of the government of Georgia. A visit of the vice-president of the U.S.A.
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24 Jul 2017
Yerevan, Republic of Armenia July 24 – 26, 2017 Ensemble “Rustavi” on the 25th jubilee of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and Georgia.
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25 Oct 2016
Taipei, Taiwan October 25 – November 12, 2016 The choir of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance is getting ready for the most important tour of the year. Soon, “Rustavi” under the guidance of its Artistic Director, Anzor Erkomaishvili will be hosted by their old friend, legendary “Cloud Gate” in their native Taiwan. The host side is presented by an illustrious choreographer LIN Hwai-min. The concerts and significant events besides Taipei are also planned in Nantou, Kaohsiung, Miaoli, Taoyuan.
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4 Jul 2016
Yakutsk, The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) July 4 – 10, 2016 III International Festival “Meeting of UNESCO Masterpieces on Olonkho1 Land” will be held by the Ministry of Culture and Spiritual Development of the Sakha (Yakutia) Republic within VI International Sports Games “Children of Asia” (Have been held since 2008 in Yakutsk). The event is being held through the support of UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. Such a format of the cultural dialogue is unique by its character for it brings together musical masterpieces of the world and with its multifarious spectrum embellishes the festival itself. The festival has a status of international festival and it comprises: • Concerts and performances of art collectives that represent cultural elements and are proclaimed by UNESCO Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. • International scientific symposium dedicated to the intangible heritage of humanity. • Master classes, various kinds of cultural events. The aim of the festival is: • Maintenance and popularization of the Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. • Involvement of the youth, public into the maintenance of intangible cultural heritage and cultural diversity more actively. • Encouragement and broadening of international cultural and scientific co-operation. The tasks of the festival are: • Organization of exchange of experience on an international level for maintenance and popularization of the cultural elements that are proclaimed by UNESCO Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. • Spread of knowledge about Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, familiarization of the youth and generally public with the cultural diversity. • Presentation of the programs connecting with the preservation and development of Yakut heroic epos Olonkho of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) to the international society. • There are invited art collectives, scientists, specialists, different performers of the cultural elements proclaimed by UNESCO Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity to participate into the festival. • The participants of the festival will take part in concerts, performances, TV programs, press-conferences, the scientific symposium, also in the opening ceremony of VI International Sports Games “Children of Asia”. Connecting with the fact on May 18th, 2001 UNESCO proclaimed Georgian folk song a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity’s Spiritual Culture, the Ensemble “Rustavi” is invited to the event with special status. Taking into consideration the very high demands to the specialists giving master classes, organizers of scientific-cultural events and the experts in intangible heritage, Mr. Anzor Erkomaishvili is invited as the main person to the symposium being held within the festival. The event will also be attended by Ms. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO. 1 The oldest epic art of the Yakuts (Sakha). It occupies central place in the system of the folklore of the Yakuts. The term “Olonkho” denotes an epic tradition in general as well as the name of different folktales. In 2005 UNESCO proclaimed Olonkho “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity“.
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7 Jun 2016
Ensemble “Rustavi” to Lithuania On June 7th through the arrangement of the Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Lithuania, in Vilnius there was celebrated 25th anniversary dedicated to the restoration of independence of Georgia. The Ambassador of Georgia Khatuna Salukvadze greeted the participants of the event. Among the attendants there was the Minister of Culture, the Minister of Economy, the Minister of Health, the First Vice-Speaker of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania. The group of dancers of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance and the Ensemble “Kartuli Khmebi” (“Georgian Voices”) introduced their own works to the invited guests. Besides, the “Amber Quartet” of Lithuanian musicians performed Georgian musical pieces on string amber instruments. There was also held degustation of the Georgian cuisine and wine, a photo exhibition, a fair of Georgian products.
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2 Jun 2016
“Rustavi” to Great Britain June 2 – 4, 2016 The State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance under the guidance of its Artistic Director, Mr. Anzor Erkomaishvili is invited to Wales to participate in the Festival of the Voice Cardiff and to hold a concert together with a Welsh choir on June 2nd – 4th. June 2nd – A 2-hour workshop with students at the Royal Welsh College of Music. June 3rd – The Ensemble “Rustavi” ’s concert at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, Wales. For the detailed information use the official address of the festival: http://www.llandaffcathedral.org.uk/upcoming-events-at-llandaff-cathedral/
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8 Mar 2016
“Rustavi” in Ukraine March 8 – 16, 2016 Soon the group of dancers of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance will make a visit to Ukraine. “Rustavi” is meeting the upcoming significant tour with common joy, enthusiasm, and responsibility. This time the format is different. The Ensemble “Rustavi” will have to give a concert together with the most illustrious ensemble of Ukraine. We are sure the Ensemble named after Ukrainian choreographer Pavlo Virsky will do its best. The first great holiday concert named “With Love from Georgia” will be held by the legendary song and dance ensemble “Rustavi” (the estimation is provided from world press about “Rustavi”) at the Palace “Ukraina” in Kiev. The peak of the friendly, unprecedented dance competition will be presented to the Ukrainian viewer on the stage of the Palace “Oktiabrski” – at the International Centre of Culture and Arts on March 16th at 7 p.m. in Kiev. The two well known national dance collectives will fight each other for the main prize – to win the heart of the viewer! The two most brilliant national charms with their inexhaustible energy and art, incomparable mastership and original interpretation of national styles, astounded the world! This unique event in the concert life of Georgia and Ukraine which gathers about one hundred and fifty first class artists on a single stage shall go down in the modern history of culture of our countries! Each time it seems that the zenith of virtuosity has already been reached… Though, with each performance incomparable artists take you to newer and newer unimaginable peaks of aesthetic bliss! You will have only one chance to see such a scale dance event, to be charged with colossal energy of the national soul of the two great countries, to be introduced to two great cultures. The pride of Ukraine – P. Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Deserved Academic Ensemble. The Ensemble named after P. Virsky – this is 100 strongest artists, ardent, full of life, joyful professionals with unbelievably glowing Ukrainian energetics. Each performance of Virsky Ensemble – this is the unique mixture of colours, energy, and art. Vivid and expressive movements, unimaginable leaps, round movements with lightning speed and changeable dynamics of the dances, virtuosity, mastership and the original interpretation of folk styles make it one of the best ensembles in the world! The pride of Georgia – the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi of Georgian Folk Song and Dance. The Ensemble “Rustavi”, the history of which began in 1968, has reached a phenomenal mastership. The ensemble consists of about 50 dancers, 12 singers and its own orchestra which uses only national folk musical instruments. The dancers show amazing choreographic art of folk dances raised to the peaks of perfection. During its half a century existence, the Ensemble “Rustavi” gave more than 5000 concerts in about 80 countries’ best concert halls of the world. The “Rustavi” captivated the audience and deserved unimaginable ovations in all countries of Europe or Asia. Bright costumes, brilliant performance, incomparable choreography deserves the approval of the most censorious audience! The “Rustavi” ’s style of dances emphasizes the originality of the Georgian soul and its truly unique nature (the estimations are provided from world press about “Rustavi”). For the detailed information click the link: http://kvartal-concert.com/afisha/tancevalnyy-ring-ansambl-virskogo-vs-rustavi-16-3-2016#
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9 Oct 2015
“Rustavi” to Great Britain October 9 – 15, 2015 Ensemble “Rustavi”, a renowned Georgian folk song and dance ensemble, under the guidance of Anzor Erkomaishvili is taking part in the Festival of Culture in Gloucester for the Rugby World Cup in October 2015. The project is supported by Arts Council England and forms part of Gloucester’s extensive cultural programme for the Rugby World Cup. The entire project comprises of, – a large-scale community dance programme, a schools’ workshop programme, and a music programme in Gloucester City Centre representing all the visiting nations that are playing in Gloucester: Georgia, Tonga, Japan, the USA, Scotland, Argentina. Ensemble “Rustavi” will be performing in Gloucester Cathedral Church on the 10th of October at 6:00 p m with a master class in the afternoon and a reception prior to the performance. Itinerary: October 10th – Workshop, reception, performance at the Gloucester Cathedral Church. October 12th – Workshop with the Choir and performance at The Welfare Ystradgynlais. October 13th – Travel to London, a performance at the Barbican Centre. October 14th – Reception connecting with the anniversary date for the Rugby World Cup at the Embassy of Georgia to Great Britain and a concert.
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9 Oct 2015
“Rustavi” to Poland October 9 – 16, 2015 Soon the group of dancers of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance will make a visit to Poland. In Gdańsk, from October 9th to 16th, 2015, within the “Georgian Week” “Rustavi” is going to introduce a special program to the Polish audience. In the concert, that will be held on 10th of October at the Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre, there are going to participate 30 artists from “Rustavi” under the guidance of Mr. Pridon Sulaberidze. For the detailed information use the official address of the festival: http://teatrszekspirowski.pl/en/
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6 Oct 2015
Geneva, Switzerland October 6 – 8, 2015 Soon the group of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance will make a visit to Switzerland. In Geneva, within the General Assembly of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), there will be held a Fair of Georgian Traditional Samples of Handicraft. Together with the Ensemble “Rustavi”, in the opening ceremony of the fair there will also participate Director General of WIPO Francis Gurry, and the Minister of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia Mikheil Giorgadze. Specially for this important fair, the “Rustavi” will choose the songs of all parts of Georgia from its rich repertoire and will perform the state hymn of Georgia. The tour is held by the initiative of SAKPATENTI (National Intellectual Property Center).
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6 Aug 2015
“Rustavi” to the People’s Republic of China August 6 – 15, 2015 This August, the men’s choir of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance is invited to several provinces of the People’s Republic of China in order to hold concerts. The Ensemble’s Artistic Director, Mr. Anzor Erkomaishvili prepared a special program for the Chinese audience. Singers of the youth’s ensembles of China are looking forward to listen to maestro Anzor Erkomaishvili’s masterclass. The singers of the “Rustavi” studied 2 popular Chinese songs specially for this event. They will perform the songs in front of the Chinese audience as a surprise. Schedule of the tour: August 6th – entering China from Guangzhou or Shenzhen. August 7th – the first show in Shenzhen. August 8th – the second show in Guangzhou. August 11th – the third show in Nanjing. August 13th – the fourth show in Beijing. August 14th – the fifth show (final one) in Shanghai. August 15th – leaving China from Shanghai.
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2 Jun 2015
Tbilisi, Georgia Don’t miss!!! The Ensemble “Rustavi” and the “IAVNANA” Foundation present… On June 2nd, at Tbilisi Concert Hall, the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance will hold a charity concert for the support of the “IAVNANA” Foundation and dedicated to the International Children’s Day. The project supported by: the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia, Tbilisi City Hall and Tbilisi City Council. You are welcome, we are waiting for you!!! You can also buy tickets without leaving home on the official Website of Biletebi.ge. Tbilisi Concert Hall, Tuesday, June 2, 20:00 p.m. by the local time. Ticket Price: GEL 10… P. S. For the detailed information click the link: https://biletebi.ge/Default.aspx?id=22&name=%E1%83%90%E1%83%9C%E1%83%A1%E1%83%90%E1%83%9B%E1%83%91%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98+%E1%83%A0%E1%83%A3%E1%83%A1%E1%83%97%E1%83%90%E1%83%95%E1%83%98+-+%E1%83%98%E1%83%90%E1%83%95%E1%83%9C%E1%83%90%E1%83%9C%E1%83%90%E1%83%A1+%E1%83%A1%E1%83%90%E1%83%A5%E1%83%95%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%9B%E1%83%9D%E1%83%A5%E1%83%9B%E1%83%94%E1%83%93%E1%83%9D+%E1%83%99%E1%83%9D%E1%83%9C%E1%83%AA%E1%83%94%E1%83%A0%E1%83%A2%E1%83%98
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25 May 2015
Ensemble “Rustavi” to the Holy See (Vatican) May 25 – 27, 2015 On May 25th the men’s choir of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance under the guidance of its Artistic Director, Mr. Anzor Erkomaishvili is invited to Vatican by the President of the Pontifical Council for Culture of the Holy See Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi in order to hold a concert at St. George church in Velabro, Rome. There will be performed church hymns. II concert will be held at St. Augustine church with a different program. The tour is arranged by the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia and takes place within the invitation of the Embassy of Georgia to the Holy See (Vatican). The delegation of Georgia is headed by the Minister of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia Mr. Mikheil Giorgadze. The Ensemble “Rustavi” is returning to Georgia on May 27th.
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19 May 2015
Xi’an City, People’s Republic of China May 19 – 27, 2015 Connecting with the official visit of the delegation of Georgia to the People’s Republic of China, the group of dancers of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance under the guidance of its Chief Choreographer, Mr. Pridon Sulaberidze is in China, where on May 20th, 22nd, 23rd and 25th will hold concerts for VIPs and other officials. As always, the “Rustavi” is meeting the next tour abroad with great joy and responsibility. The Ensemble “Rustavi” will also participate in the grand opening of the 19th edition of the Investment and Trade Forum for Cooperation between East and West China & the 2nd Silk Road Trade Expo. They are looking forward to meet the Ensemble “Rustavi” in China.
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12 Feb 2015
Ensemble “Rustavi” in India Presently, the men’s choir of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance under the guidance of its Artistic Director, Mr. Anzor Erkomaishvili is in India, where it participates in the 29th edition of a 15-day long Surajkund International Crafts Fair held in Faridabad. It deserves special attention that that’s an unprecedented event in the cultural relations of India and Georgia. This is the first time when Georgian folk song will be performed live in India. The Ensemble “Rustavi” is returning to Georgia on February 16th.
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31 Oct 2014
Tbilisi, Georgia Don’t miss! Soon the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance will present a great performance at Tbilisi Concert Hall. You are welcome, we are waiting for you!!! You can also buy tickets without leaving home, on the official Website of Biletebi.ge. Friday, October 31, 7:30 p.m. by the local time. Ticket Price: GEL 10, 20, 30 P. S. For the detailed information click on the link: http://www.biletebi.ge/Default.aspx?SiteOwnerID=1&id=9&
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12 Oct 2014
Tbilisi, Georgia Only Ensemble “Rustavi”! October 12th, Folklore Day! Jansugh Kakhidze Musical-Cultural Center (Tbilisi Symphonic Orchestra). Within the International Music Festival “Autumn’s Tbilisi”, the Ensemble “Rustavi” is going to present a completely new solo program to the audience. One more memorable evening, – is guaranteed! Sunday, October 12, 7:30 p.m. by the local time.
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20 Sep 2014
Legendary “Cloud Gate” in Georgia September 20, 21, 2014 Don’t miss!!! Soon the illustrious, and the Ensemble “Rustavi” ’s friend, “Cloud Gate” Dance Theatre of Taiwan will arrive in Georgia. Within the international festival, the Ensemble “Rustavi” and the “Cloud Gate” promise you an unforgettable joint performance. The play will be held at the Grand Hall of the Shota Rustaveli State Drama Theatre. Saturday, Sunday, September 20 and 21, 8:00 p.m. by the local time. Ticket Price: GEL 30 – 55
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8 Jul 2014
Tbilisi, Georgia Don’t miss!!! The State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance and the Ensemble “Sukhishvilebi” present a joint project for the support of the children diseased with solid tumors. The organizers of the charity concert, – the Chamber of Culture of Georgia, Tbilisi City Council, Monk Andrew Charitable Fund, Tengiz Sukhishvili Charitable Fund, the founder and the Artistic Director of the Ensemble “Rustavi” Mr. Anzor Erkomaishvili and the Director of the National Ballet of Georgia Mrs. Nino Sukhishvili promise you an unforgettable evening. Tbilisi Concert Hall, Tuesday, July 8, 8:00 p.m. by the local time. Ticket Price: GEL 10 – 15
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2 Jul 2014
Seoul, Republic of Korea (South Korea) July 2 – 11, 2014 Soon the group of dancers of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance will make a visit to South Korea. The event, the name of which is, – Caucasus Cultural Festival in Korea – 2014, – is held within the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. In the festival there also participate Armenian folk song and dance ensemble and a jazz group.
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30 May 2014
Dublin, Republic of Ireland Soon the group of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance will make a visit to Ireland. The event that is known by the name of “Dublin Port River Festival 2014” is held within a program of the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia. At the festival there will also be presented the Georgian cuisine, our foreign hosts will be able to taste the Georgian wine as well. Together with the Ensemble “Rustavi” the capital of Ireland will also host the Ensemble “Sukhishvilebi”. P. S. You can also access the information about the festival on the official Facebook Page of the Ensemble “Rustavi”: https://www.facebook.com/events/1490614514504791/
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6 May 2014
Ingolstadt, Federal Republic of Germany On May 6th the group of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance and the Georgian Chamber Orchestra Ingolstadt concert company mbH will hold a joint concert for the Ingolstadt audience. Tuesday, May 6, 8:00 p.m. by the local time.
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30 Apr 2014
Wiesbaden, Federal Republic of Germany Soon the group of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance will make a visit to Germany. The event that is known by the name of the “International May Festival 2014” deserves a huge interest from the leading musicologists of the world. As usual, the “Rustavi” is meeting the next tour abroad with great joy and responsibility. The Ensemble “Rustavi” will participate in the grand opening of the festival that will be held at the Kollonaden of the Hessisches State Theatre Wiesbaden on Thursday, May 1st 2014 at 6:30 p.m. by the local time. On May 3rd and 4th the Ensemble “Rustavi” will present a special program (“Songs of the Wanderers”) to the German audience. The event will take place at Großes Haus at the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden at 7:30 p.m. by the local time. They are looking forward to meet the Ensemble “Rustavi” in Germany. On May 5th the “Rustavi” will head to Ingolstadt.
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26 Nov 2013
Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania On November 26th, the group of dancers of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance is holding a concert at the hall of “Teatro Arena” situated in Vilnius.
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26 Nov 2013
Moscow, Russian Federation On November 26th, connecting with Oleg Kagan’s festival, the group of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance is holding a solo concert at the Small Hall of Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatoire.
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12 Oct 2013
Telavi, Georgia On October 12th, State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance at Telavi Vazha-Pshavela Drama Theatre is opening International Festival of Music in Telavi. Saturday, October 12, 7 p.m.
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7 Aug 2013
Sion, Switzerland Soon Ensemble “Rustavi” will make a visit to Switzerland, where it will participate in Music Sion Valais International Festival. The concert will be held on August 10th, at 8 p.m. by the local time in Ferme Asile, Sion. That’s an outstanding violinist, Pavel Vernikov’s festival. Along with the presentation of the “Rustavi” program, the project also means performance of Joseph Bardanashvily’s new work.
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31 Jul 2013
Beijing, Republic of China Within the project of the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia, soon the Ensemble “Rustavi” will visit the capital of the Republic of China, Beijing, where it will participate in the Georgian Days of Culture.
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4 Jul 2013
Forde, Norway Soon Ensemble “Rustavi” will make a visit to Norway, where it will participate in Forde Traditional and World Music Festival. Hostess, – Eva Skalla.
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1 Jun 2013
Samsun, Turkey Soon Ensemble “Rustavi” will make a visit to Turkey. On June 3rd, during the International Samsun Music & Performing Arts Festival, “Rustavi” is going to introduce a special program to the Turkish audience. In the concert that will be held at the Samsun Opera House, there are going to participate 50 dancers from “Rustavi” under the guidance of Mr. Pridon Sulaberidze. For the detailed information use the official address of the festival: www.samfest.org.tr
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29 Apr 2013
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China Soon Ensemble “Rustavi” will visit Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, where from April 29th to May 5th it is going to hold four concerts.
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18 Feb 2013
Taipei, Taiwan, People’s Republic of China By the invitation from the National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center, R.O.C., soon the Ensemble “Rustavi” will make a visit to Taiwan where on February 21st, 22nd and 23rd it will perform “Songs of the Wanderers” jointly with the Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan at the National Theater in Taipei.
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17 Jan 2013
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation Soon the Ensemble “Rustavi” will visit St. Petersburg where it will participate in VIII International Festival of Evangel Culture (“Kreshchenskie Vechera”). The festival will be held at the Great Concert Hall Oktiabrski on January 18th. On January 19th the “Rustavi” will conduct a concert in Great Novgorod.
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7 Jan 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaysia Soon Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will visit the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, where on January 11th, 12th and 13th with Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan it will conduct three performances, – ‘Songs of the Wanderers’. The event will be held at Istana Budaya (Word for word from Malaysian, – ‘Palace of Culture’).
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3 Dec 2012
Strasbourg, France Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ at Strasbourg Christmas Fair.
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24 Sep 2012
Warsaw, Poland Soon Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will visit Poland where it will participate in Warsaw Cross Cultural Festival. The event, the name of which is ‘Awakened Voices of Asia’, will be held at the Palace of Culture and Science on Monday at 9 p m by the local time. The concert will be broadcast live. For the detailed information use the official address of the festival: http://www.festival.warszawa.pl/1138_program_8_edycji
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19 Jun 2012
Innsbruck, Austria Soon Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will visit Austria where on June 23rd and 24th the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan with the Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will hold two performances, – ‘Songs of the Wanderers’.
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4 Jun 2012
Brussels, Belgium On June 4th Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will visit the capital of Belgium, Brussels, where will be held an event dedicated to the independence of Georgia and 20th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Georgia and Belgium.
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24 May 2012
Bergen, Norway Connecting with Bergen International Festival, soon Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will visit Norway where on May 25th and 26th it will hold concerts in Bergen. Namely, the ensemble will perform early church hymns and folk songs in Hakonshallen/The King’s Hall, Oseana and Bergen Cathedral. P S See the posters on the Photo Gallery title page.
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23 May 2012
Berlin, Germany Connecting with Georgian Cultural Days, soon dancers’ group of the Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will visit Germany where from May 23rd to May 26th it will take part in the concerts in Berlin.
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17 May 2012
Vienna, Linz, – Austria Soon Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will visit Austria where it will hold 2 concerts in Vienna and Linz. The event will be held at 250-people so-called ‘Haidni Hall’ of the Musical University of Vienna and will be broadcast through television and radio. There will be outstanding ethnomusicologists, choirmasters, famous specialists in this field. Hereby, connecting with Linz it is noteworthy that Folk Music Research Institute of Music and Applied Art University published a book ‘European Voices’ (Volume II). This 500-page book also consists of audio and video disks.
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12 May 2012
Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco Soon Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will make a visit to the Kingdom of Morocco where at the Congress Palace of Marrakech a group of dancers under the guidance of the artistic director Mr Pridon Sulaberidze will present one of the best Georgian dances ‘Mtiuluri’ to the audience of Morocco. Festival ‘Caftan Event 2012’ is held every year in Marrakech, Morocco. This time the artistic director of the festival is an outstanding ballet dancer – Jais Zinoun. ‘Caftan Event’ is one of the most significant and popular events in the Kingdom of Morocco and presents an opportunity to exchange cultural experience between the two countries. Through the following link you can see a documentary about the event in French: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irbThI_hQWk&feature=share
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23 Mar 2012
Leiden, Keukenhof (Lisse), Texel, – Kingdom of the Netherlands Soon by the invitation of ArtEcho Foundation, Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will make a visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands where on March 23, 24 and 25 it will hold concerts in Leiden, Keukenhof (Lisse) and Texel. This is the third festival dedicated to Georgian culture, – Iberia 2012, ‘Georgia: Local Time’. For the detailed information use the official address of the festival: www.festivaliberia.nl
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1 Mar 2012
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova On March 1st and 2nd, Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will hold concerts in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. For the detailed information use the official address of the festival: http://organhall.md/concerts/307/
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20 Feb 2012
Madrid, Spain On February 20th Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will hold its concert in Madrid at Teatro Compac Gran Via. Monday, February 20, 8:00 p m. Adds.: c/Gran Via 66, Madrid, España.
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29 Jan 2012
Tallinn, Republic of Estonia On January 29th Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ is leaving for Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It will participate in an annual festival ‘Tallinn International Festival of Barocco Music’ founded by an outstanding violinist and conductor, famous researcher and expert in the music of Middle Ages and Barocco Period Andres Mustonin. The festival is going to be held for 23rd time and its multifarious programme means great opera productions, participation of the groups of rock opera and children’s opera, performance of an illustrious viola player and conductor Yuri Bashmet and his orchestra ‘Moscow Soloists’, a solo concert of a famous Italian soprano Gemma Bertanolli, participation of an Estonian jazz trio. Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ (Artistic Director Anzor Erkomaishvili) is invited to the festival as an honorary guest and participator. On January 31st the ensemble will perform its solo concert at Yaani Church of Tallinn, but on February 1st it will introduce Georgian sacred and folk pieces to the music lovers of Viljandi. For the detailed information use the official address of the festival: www.concert.ee
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21 Jan 2012
Tbilisi, Georgia On January 21st Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will hold its solo concert at Event Hall (Tbilisi Concert Hall). Saturday, January 21, 7:00 p m.
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9 Dec 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia On December 9th Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will hold its solo concert at Tbilisi Concert Hall. Friday, December 9, 7:00 p m.
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2 Dec 2011
Rustavi, Georgia On December 2nd Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ is holding its solo concert in Rustavi. Friday, December 2, 7:00 p m.
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21 Nov 2011
The Republic of Ecuador, – Guayaquil, Cuenca On November 21st Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ is going on a tour to the Republic of Ecuador where on November 23rd and 26th it will hold concerts in Guayaquil and Cuenca.
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8 Nov 2011
Italy, – Rome, Florence, Bari On November 8th Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ is going on a tour to Italy.
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7 Nov 2011
Lodz, Poland On November 7th Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ is going on a tour to Lodz, Poland.
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3 Nov 2011
Uppsala, Sweden On November 3rd Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ is going on a tour to Uppsala, Sweden.
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16 Oct 2011
Rustavi, Georgia On October 16th, connecting with Rustavqalaqoba, Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ is holding a solo concert in Rustavi. Saturday, October 16, 7:00 p m.
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8 Oct 2011
Lublin, Poland Soon Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will visit Poland. On October 8th, at 7 p m by the local time, at the Musical Theatre in Lublin, the Ensemble will be hosted by an outstanding festival, – ‘The Oldest Songs of Europe’ which already for the 12th time has been inviting the best groups from the countries having the oldest and rich vocal culture. The aim of the famous festival is gathering and sounding of the oldest pieces of music that prove the long history of traditions present in different corners of Europe. Traditionally, the festival is preceded by a thorough research, discussions and lectures, workshops, exhibitions conducted by ethnomusicologists and various research centres. An honorary guest of the prestigious festival – Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will finish a huge project of the Artistic Director Anzor Erkomaishvili very soon that means creation of audio recordings of forgotten and newly restored 300 Georgian folk songs. The guests and ethnomusicologists of the festival – ‘The Oldest Songs of Europe’ – have a unique opportunity to listen in live and estimate the oldest musical culture from the project. For the detailed information use the official address of the festival: http://npe-festiwal.com/about-festival/concept/
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24 Sep 2011
Chargali, Georgia Connecting with Vazhaoba holiday, Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ is holding a special concert in Chargali!!! Saturday, September 24, 4:00 p m.
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10 Jul 2011
Burgos, Spain Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ dancers go on a tour to Burgos, Spain.
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21 Jun 2011
Mtskheta, Georgia Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ with other famous Georgian ensembles participates in the concert which is being arranged by the American side, namely, – by the Yale Alumni Chorus. Free! Tuesday, June 21, 6:30 p m. Mtskheta Theatron P S See an advertisement flyer on the Photo Gallery page.
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18 Jun 2011
Tbilisi, Georgia Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ will hold a charity concert at the shelter for the old. Saturday, June 18, 4:00 p m.
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28 May 2011
Dresden, Germany Dresden, Germany, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan.
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23 May 2011
The Hague, Holland Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ at the ceremony dedicated to the independence day of Georgia. P S Also see the link: http://www.ldt.nl/programma/2031/Nino_Gvetadze_Rustavi_Dance_Ensemble/An…
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5 May 2011
Czestochowa, Poland Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ at a concert of orthodox music of the 21st International Festival of Sacred Music ‘Gaude Mater’.
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19 Apr 2011
Brussels, Belgium Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ at the conference named – ‘Georgia-Reactivation, Future of the EU-Georgia Relations’.
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27 Mar 2011
Teheran, the Islamic Republic of Iran Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ at the spring festival Nowruz, Teheran, the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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13 Nov 2009
In 2009 there was celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ On November 13 and 14th ‘Rustavi’ held jubilee concerts in Tbilisi Concert Hall where it presented a renewed programme.
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30 Jan 2010
Egyptian diaries, – ‘Mravalzhamieri’ performed on the Pyramid of Cheops’ At the end of January 2010 the Ensemble ‘Rustavi’ had a successful concert in Egypt. There were held the Days of Culture of Georgia.
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8 Apr 2010
The Rustaveli Monument was opened with the burst of applause on the background of ‘Chakrulo’ in Rome On April 8th 2010 ‘Rustavi’ held a special concert and performed several Georgian folk songs connecting with the opening of Shota Rustaveli’s monument in Villa Borgheze Park who occupied an honourable place among the outstanding people of the world.
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5 May 2010
‘Rustavi’ in Yerevan On May 5th 2010 ‘Rustavi’ left for Yerevan, where it held a very successful solo concert in the opera theatre.
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23 May 2010
On May 23rd with the participation of ‘Rustavi’ was held Jansugh Kakhidze anniversary evening in Baghdat.
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26 May 2010
‘Rustavi’ on a Bass Festival On May 26th 2010, in England, on the International Music Festival of Bass, in the Church of St. Peter and Pavel ‘Rustavi’ gave a very successful concert.
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19 Jun 2010
‘Rustavi’ and the Chamber Orchestra deserved a huge success Connecting with the 20th anniversary of our Chamber Orchestra to Germany, on June 19th, in the Great Concert Hall of Ingolstadt was held our concert. The hall was full of people.
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18 Sep 2010
The Days of Culture in Prague On September 18th our first concert was held in a new building of the embassy of Georgia. Our second and the main concert was planned for September 19th to one of the oldest churches of St. Simon Jude. There is a unique organ there and in the past there performed Mozart and Haydn. The concert was a great success. The church was overcrowded with the audience.
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24 Oct 2010
On October 24th ‘Rustavi’ held a concert in Jansugh Kakhidze Musical Centre.
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28 Oct 2010
Georgia on EXPO 2010 On October 28th in the concert halls of EXPO 2010 there were planned our two concerts. The first one was beginning at 10 a.m. and the second one at 7 pm. In the evening, at 7 pm, the hall was full of people. There were about 3000 people. The Prime Minister Nika Gilauri had invited to the concert the representatives of the governments of other countries.
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20 Nov 2010
The second time to China After returning from China, in several days we received an invitation from Guanjo, China again. There we had to perform two concerts on November 20th at the Olympic Games of Asia which would be held in Guanjo on November 12 – 26th.
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12 Nov 2010
Triumph in Rome By November 6th in Tbilisi Concert Hall there was planned our solo concert. On November 12th we were leaving for Italy. We prepared a special programme for this concert, which consisted of by that time still unknown folk songs and renewed dances. 6th November concert was a general repetition before the concert on November 18th.
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1 Dec 2010
Greece On December 1st in order to hold the festival ‘Chveneburebi’ Mr Anzor Erkomaishvili left for Greece.
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12 Oct 2018
Tokyo, Japan October 12 – November 21, 2018 Don’t miss!… One of the most important dates in the life of the Ensemble “Rustavi”. This year the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance celebrates its 50th anniversary. From October 12 of 2018 through November 21 of 2018, in order to promote the exchange of cultural experience between Japan and Georgia, Ensemble “Rustavi” will hold 33 concerts in 20 cities (Ichikawa, Tokyo, Sendai, Yokohama, Omiya, Okayama, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Matsue, Kobe, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Yamaguchi, Takamatsu, Matsuyama, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka) of Japan. „Rustavi“ promises mega sensation to you! P. S. Connecting with the 50th anniversary of the Ensemble “Rustavi”, we are publishing a very important anthology – “400 Georgian Folk Songs”.
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1 Sep 2018
Seoul, Republic of South Korea September 1-9, 2018 Connecting with 100th anniversary since the establishment of the first Democratic Republic of Georgia, from September 1 through September 9 of 2018, the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance was on a tour to South Korea, where it presented a very interesting program in front of the audience. The concerts and important events besides Seoul were also conducted in the following cities: Naju, Sanchon, Gvangju, Samcheong. “Rustavi” was a huge success!
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17 Aug 2018
Sion, Switzerland August17-20, 2018 From August 17 to August 20 of 2018, the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance was on a tour to Switzerland. Within the „54th Sion Festival“, the first solo concert of the Ensemble “Rustavi” choir was held on August 18 in Eglise des Jésuites, the second – on August 19 in Cathédrale de Sion. “Rustavi” ‘s concert was conducted as usual, in a triumphal way.
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10 Jul 2018
Jūrmala, Republic of Latvia July 10 – 12, 2018 On July 10 of 2018 the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance was on a tour to Latvia. The concert was held in Dzintari Concert Hall. After “Rustavi”, Nino Katamadze performed in front of the audience. The present society liked the concert very much.
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23 May 2018
Bratislava, Republic of Slovakia May 23 -26, 2018 On May 24 of 2018 the choir of the State Academic Ensemble “Rustavi” of Georgian Folk Song and Dance was in Slovakia where it participated in a very important event. The concert which was held in Bratislava was dedicated to the celebration of the centennial of the first Georgian Republic and 25 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Georgia and the Republic of Slovakia. The hymn of the Republic of Slovakia was performed by “Rustavi” in the Slovakian language that caused great exaltation with the present society.
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