Tickets cost 30 euros
"FROM DISTANT MOUNTAINS"
12 Personen, 75 min Programm with Moderation und Information about the songs in English
Shavnabada and their Vokalpolyphonie at its best
As part of the festival, Shavnabada's repertoire will showcase the musical dialects from variousregions of Georgia. The concert will seamlessly blend both simple and intricate Georgian polyphonicpieces, offering a diverse musical experience. The performance will include a rich collection of Georgian music, featuring melismatic compositions, melodious lyrical songs, the Guruli "Krimanchuli"(a distinctive yodeling style), and the resonant tones of age-old traditional instruments, some dating back ten centuries. The repertoire encompasses traditional Christian and pagan hymns as well as fragments of contemporary Georgian music. Notably, each musical piece in the concert will be introduced with a preface, providing the audience with the stories behind the songs.
BIO - SHAVNABADA
Established in early 2005, the Folk Ensemble Shavnabada is a major presence in the realm of Georgian polyphonic singing, originating from the vibrant city of Tbilisi, Georgia. Their mission, since inception, has been rooted in the preservation and promotion of Georgian polyphonic singing— recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of humanity's oral intangible heritage in 2001.
Dedicated to breathing life into this cultural treasure, over the years, Shavnabada members have tirelessly sought and resurrected numerous folk masterpieces. Our journey has taken us on an expeditions across diverse regions of Georgia, where we uncovered hidden musical pieces and shared these timeless songs both locally and on international stages.
Shavnabada has produced over 10 audio albums, featuring a blend of Georgian folk polyphonic music and educational editions of traditional Georgian chants.
With an extensive track record, Shavnabada has become a global ambassador for Georgian polyphonic singing. Our international endeavors include various concerts, Georgian singing master classes,engaging lecture-concerts, and memorable appearances at prestigious festivals. Notable among these are the international festivals for Vocal Music such as: "A Cappella" (Gewandhaus, Leipzig, Germany),FestiVOCE (Pigna, Corsica), Lauksnos (Int. Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival, Klaipeda, Lithuania), ElCervantino - Festival Internacional Cervantino (FIC) (Guanajuato, Mexico), and the International Music Festival Autumn Tbilisi in their home city.
Their dedication to evolving ensures their repertoire is continually enriched, as they introduce new authentic songs and polish their performances for the most unforgettable audience experiences.