The Boîte presents The 2nd Festival of Georgian Songs
The Boite will welcome Georgian academic, TV presenter and singer Gia Bagashvili to Melbourne in the last week of February.
Gia together with 4 Melbourne based ensembles will share their passion for the ancient polyphonic vocal traditions of the Republic of Georgia. Featuring Melbourne Georgian Choir, The Footscray Hotel Choir, Dir Lloyd O'Hanlon, Tsinskaro and Gorani. They sing songs coming out of rural traditions - harvest, planting, plowing, exquisite church music and drinking songs.
The music is powerful, the harmonies unfamiliar and the singing joyous.
We wish to acknowledge that Gia is funding his own travel costs and is charging no fees for his lectures and performances. For this we are extremely grateful.
Gia together with 4 Melbourne based ensembles will share their passion for the ancient polyphonic vocal traditions of the Republic of Georgia. Featuring Melbourne Georgian Choir, The Footscray Hotel Choir, Dir Lloyd O'Hanlon, Tsinskaro and Gorani. They sing songs coming out of rural traditions - harvest, planting, plowing, exquisite church music and drinking songs.
The music is powerful, the harmonies unfamiliar and the singing joyous.
We wish to acknowledge that Gia is funding his own travel costs and is charging no fees for his lectures and performances. For this we are extremely grateful.
WORKSHOP
Singers will gather for a workshop with Gia at 10am on Saturday 28th Feb at Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton, before the concert. The main focus will be on the final song in the concert involving all performers. Entry is by donation.
Singers will gather for a workshop with Gia at 10am on Saturday 28th Feb at Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton, before the concert. The main focus will be on the final song in the concert involving all performers. Entry is by donation.
CONCERT
The concert at 2pm on Saturday 28th Feb at Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton, will feature Gia and four Melbourne based groups - Melbourne Georgian Choir, Gorani, Tsinskaro and The Footscray Hotel Choir.
The concert at 2pm on Saturday 28th Feb at Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton, will feature Gia and four Melbourne based groups - Melbourne Georgian Choir, Gorani, Tsinskaro and The Footscray Hotel Choir.
SUPRA
After the concert, join us for a 'supra', a traditional georgian celebratory meal, marked by toasting, singing and over-eating! The Australian version is a little more measured, but lots of fun! Join us at Gemma Simply Italian restaurant (183 Elgin St, Carlton) after the concert finishes (5pm) for a splendid celebration. Places are limited and booking for this is essential.
After the concert, join us for a 'supra', a traditional georgian celebratory meal, marked by toasting, singing and over-eating! The Australian version is a little more measured, but lots of fun! Join us at Gemma Simply Italian restaurant (183 Elgin St, Carlton) after the concert finishes (5pm) for a splendid celebration. Places are limited and booking for this is essential.
Location
Church of All Nations
180 Palmerston St, Carlton VIC 3053
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The Boîte presents The 2nd Festival of Georgian Songs
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