Georgian polyphony conquered Germany: the concerts of the Batumi ensemble attracted more than 10 thousand viewers!
The state vocal ensemble of Adjara "Batomi" has completed a concert tour in Germany dedicated to the occasion of its 35th anniversary. More than 10 thousand people participated in the concerts.
Where did the artists appear?
The tour took place in Berlin, Herzberg, Dresden, Magdeburg and Leipzig. Historical sites related to Germany's cultural heritage were also selected for the performances.
One of the most notable events was the concert at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig - the famous temple where the great composer Johann Sebastian Bach worked and was buried.
Here Georgian polyphony was performed for the first time in front of 1,500 spectators. According to the organizers, the performance aroused great interest and strong emotions among the public.
The tour was not limited to regular concerts.
The ensemble conducted master classes for Georgians living in Germany, and also performed in a charity concert together with the orchestra that includes Utopia Orchestra and the Georgian choir "Bachtaryoni", based in Berlin.
During the trip, the representatives of the Adjara Ministry of Culture met with the heads of the German cultural organizations. The development of joint projects, support for musicians with disabilities and further cultural cooperation were discussed.
Representatives of the Adjara government and the Georgian embassy in Germany were also present at the concerts.
The anniversary tour was organized with the support of the Adjara government together with the Ministry of Culture of the region, the Georgian Embassy in Germany, Cultural Life Berlin and Colchi Events.
The main goal of the tour is to acquaint the international public with the unique traditions of Georgian polyphony and strengthen cultural ties between the countries.