The first evening of the final concert of the XV Anniversary International Festival “Night Serenades”, which took place on September 22, was held in the large auditorium of the Vano Sarajishvili State Conservatory.
The Georgian National Orchestra, Beatrice Veneti (Italian conductor), talented Georgian violinist Veriko Chuburidze and other world-famous musicians performed in front of the audience.
The overture of Giacomo Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut”, the intermezzo of Gioachino Rosini’s “Wilhelm Tell”, the overture of Umberto Giordano’s “Fedora”, and the overture of Pietro Mascagni’s „Friend Fritz“ were performed for classical music lovers. – Intermezzo.
Veriko Chumburidze, winner of the Veniavskyi violin competition and internationally recognized violinist Beatrice Venezi, performed Tchaikovsky’s violin concert at the concert.
“The opening concert for Night Serenades was a great hit in Tbilisi where unforgettable examples of Italian Opera Art sounded,” Giorgi Isakadze said, artistic director of Night Serenades. Beatrice Vanezzi performed the overtures of Verdi and Puccini with Italian romantic charm, Western-European sophistication, and Rossini.
Veriko Chumburidze, a young violinist of outstanding talent, surprised the audience by his incredible virtuosity. He also showed a deep understanding of Tchaikovsky’s violin concert. The audience clapped “Bravo” for a long while and chanted “Encore”.
“I’m glad that the opening concert for Night Serenades Tbilisi went well.”
Enrico Valvo is the ambassador of Italy in Georgia. He stated that “Night Serenades Festival is the most significant cultural event for Georgia.” “We are delighted to be a part of this festival, and our most talented and distinguished artist are coming to Georgia.” The cultural cooperation between Georgians and Italians is of great importance. Artists from both countries need to work together.
“It would have been good if the festival returned to where it began – in Abkhazia and Bichvinta. This year’s festival is even bigger – it began in Borjomi and continued in Batu, before moving to Tbilisi for the final concerts.
“I wish the festival and its extraordinary staff success as they are doing everything possible to organize a memorable holiday.”
Maka Nasrashvili is the Head of Culture Service at Tbilisi City Hall. She said, “Tbilisi City Hall has always supported the Night Serenades festival and congratulated the successful holding the 15th anniversary of the festival.”
“It’s important that famous musicians visit the festival and give unforgettable days to classical music fans.”
“I wish Night Serenades success.” I am certain that we will have many more unforgettable nights to come.
The festival was founded by the internationally renowned violinist and conductor LianaIsakadze. The artistic director, GiorgiIsakadze is a musician who lives in Germany. Six concerts will be held in Borjomi (Georgi), Batumi (Georgi) and Tbilisi for a month.
This year’s festival featured world-renowned Georgian and international stars as well as young talented musicians. The festival’s main orchestra is “Virtuosos Of Georgia”. Lela Mchedlidze is the concertmaster of the orchestra and first violin. The National Symphony Orchestra is the festival’s partner.
The following are supporters of Night Serenades: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth of Georgia, Tbilisi City Hall, Batumi City Hall, Borjomi City Hall, Adjara Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Italian Ambassador in Georgia, German Ambassador in Georgia. Embassy of Italy and Embassy of Germany in Georgia.
The anniversary festival of Night Serenades this year has been expanded. The festival was launched in Borjomi at the “Borjomi Likan Hotel”. Sabine Grofmayer, clarinet, Germany; Eilika Wish, soprano, Germany; Giorgi Oniani, tenor (Georgia); Riccardo Marinaello, tenor (Italy); and Giorgi Bugianishvili – director of the ensemble “Borjomi”, attended the gala concert.
The Batumi concert was held at the Ilia Chavchavadze Professional State Drama Theater in Batumi. Eilika Vunshi, a German soprano and Riccardo Marinaello, an Italian tenor performed for the audience. Heyon Park Festival Base orchestra “Virtuosos Of Georgia” accompanied Tamar Lichel.
In parallel with the concerts, within the framework of the festival, special attention will be paid to the cognitive-educational program – field master classes, workshops and open lectures will be held for students and young people, including people with disabilities.
The festival is organized by the company “Art Alliance” and directed by Nina Tsagareli.
Night Serenades, an international festival that has existed in Georgia for 41 years, is the oldest festival in the country. Liana Isakadze, a Georgian violinist, conductor and People’s Artist for Georgia, is the one who came up with the idea to create the festival. He was included in The Encyclopedia of 2000 Prominent Musicalians of the 20th century by the Cambridge Bibliographic Center, England, 2002.
Liana Isakadze founded the “Night Serenades” festival in 1982 in Abkhazia – the most beautiful part in Georgia. It was held in Bichvinta during the summer months and enjoyed great success. Unfortunately, because of the tragic events that took place in our country in 1991, the festival ceased its existence. From 2002-2009 the festival was held at Borjomi, under the name “Celebration of Art”. In 2009, it was possible for the festival to be restored and moved to the beautiful Black Sea city of Batumi.
Since 2018, Giorgi isakadze has been the artistic director. He is a musician and a teacher, founder and director of Ingolstadt and Munich Music and Dance Academy and School. He is also the nephew of Liana.
Since the same year the base orchestra for the festival is the chamber orchestra “Georgian Virtuosos”, created by Liana Isakadze and Giorgi Mchedlidze (conductor Lela Mechedlidze), that includes talented young Georgians musicians.
During the festival’s existence, it has hosted many world-class performers, including Alfred Schnittke Kurt Mazur Gidon Kremer, and many more.
Hotels hosting “Night Serenades: Borjomi Likan and Hilton Garden Inn Tbilisi. Festival partners: National Symphony Orchestra and Professional State Drama Theater named Ilia Chavchavadze in Batumi. The furniture house “Nita”, a guarantee of quality, design and design, the chain of fragrance stores “Lutecia”, founder of herbal cosmetics in France “Yves Roche”, company “Sarajishvili”, wine cellar of the Khutsishvili Brothers, the premium direction of the “HOTSALE.GE”, a pharmaceutic company “PSP”.
Translated by Mariam Mitivlishvili
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