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Vocal Ensemble RUSTAVI (Recording of 2001)
Recordings of Georgian folk polyphonic songs makes a great musical impression. They are recorded in a tradition of active reproduction of Georgian folk music the origin of which begins from ancient time. It is a wonderful finding and can give to the performance much more than all the modem music can...
Yodel or "Krimanchuli" as it is called in Georgia is the best song which I have ever heard.".
I. Stravinsky. "AMERICA" magazine. Nl23 1967 USA
Traditionally, the popular song CHAKRULO is a drinking song. Together with other important musical pieces, it is now one of the samples of human culture on board a Voyager spacecraft launched by NASA in 1977 in the hope that they will be discovered by intelligent beings outside the solar system.
The "Rustavi" Company was founded in 1968. The Art of "Rustavi" has roots in the past of Georgia's folk music and folk performing art. It is the product of Georgia's musical culture, the source of its creative force.
These remarkable singers and dancers whose art is infused with great talent, warm feelings and goodwill, are just as modest reserved; Its dances in all their numerous varieties are as exhilarating as they are spectacular: The movements, with their exclusive preciseness and complexity, are accompanied by a smile, which reflects the Georgian's pride. It is present in every scene from festivity or wedding to the battle for one s native country. They are youths dancing on their toes, and young women who seem to be rather flying than dancing. There is much subtlety and delicacy in the whole performance.
The songs of "Rustavi" ensemble begin with a tender sounding lighter than the air that gradually gains momentum. These are unique songs; truly inimitable are the singer's voices and the style of their performance.
The costumes must be mentioned by all means. Nothing showy or clashing; highly original.
A few words about the concert hall. The hall was crowded; many had to stand.
L'Est Vaudois. 8.08.1979. Montreaux. Switzerland.
"Rustavi" from Georgia gave a concert to a full house in "Les Etoiles" theatre, which was attended by Prince Rainier III and Jean Louis Medecin, Major of Monaco City.
This original ensemble with its subtle and colorful program has come from an ancient country. In its virtuoso performance of legendary folk dances depicting festive and other occasions, the ensemble displays both vivacity and fantastic coloring, which bring out the beauty of Georgia's women. Truly breathtaking were the women s smooth gliding arm movements; the men's dances were executed with virtuoso technique, which is beyond description. "Parikaoba" (Sable Dance) is a model of superb mastery and harmony. The dancers showed the truly warrior-like temperament of Georgian knights, soldiers, and peasants. We were spellbound by the ancient songs of Svaneti and other mountainous parts of Georgia, carried away by their archaic style, polyphony, musicality and manly sound. A fine reception was given to melodies performed by the instrumental trio, which merited great success.
This was a brilliant performance where even the most insignificant of details were mastered to perfection. The singers and dancers showed a superb professionalism and great talent. Let us express our thanks to this wonderful ensemble, which has fascinated audiences by its titanic effort and mastery, poetical feeling, extraordinary gift and virtuosity.Monaco. 13.08.1979 Monaco
The Georgian ensemble "Rustavi" has completed its tour of Western Europe with triumphal concerts in the famous "Olympia" Concert Hall in Paris. This remarkable collective has acquainted scores of thousands of people in France, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg with Georgia's original folk art.
Izvestia. 8.03.1981 Russia
They came, they saw and they conquered.
Sables crashed together sending showers of sparks through the air; knives were thrown with vibrating force and the audience at the North Bay Arts Center loved it all.
North Bav. Ontario. 27.01.1990 Canada
Stravinsky once said, "Georgian folk music has more new musical ideas than all the contemporary music ". For him Georgian music was one of the biggest delights in his life.
Los Angeles Times. 26.02.1990 USA
"Rustavi" Choir lined up on the Albert Hall stage sporting silver daggers over their tunics. But as the leading exponents of Georgian folk music, this 14-man group proved not only quite harmless but astonishingly versatile, capable of earthiness but also of delicacy.
THE TIMES. 11.08.1997 UK
Art Director: Mr. Anzor Erkomaishvili.
David Kipiani - salamuri. Gela Gabichvadze - panduri. Malhaz Koiava - bass-panduri. Zurab Sagirashvili - harmonica. Givi Koniashvili, Gia Gagashvili - drums. David Kavtaradze, Tamaz Mamaladze, Davir Gatiani - duduki. Gia Gurgenidze - tutum.
Recording 2001
Old Georgian Dancing Melody
Horumi Dancing Melody
Moheuri Dancing Melody
Kintauri Dancing Melody
Tash-pandura Dancing Melody
Dancing Melodies from Adjara
Mtis (Mountanian) Melodies
Kalta Cekva - Women's Dance
Tushuri Melodies
Dilis Saari
Parikaoba - Dancing Melodies
Paduri (Georgian folk instrument) Tushuri Melodies. Panduri by Avtandil Zakaidze
Simdi - Osetian Dancing Melody
Mtiel Kalta Satsekvao - Mountanian Women's Dance
Icazi - Dancing Melody
Horumi - Dancing Melody
Davluri - Salon Dance
Turkish March (Mozart)
Recorded in 1985
Choral
Megruli Nana (Megrelian lullaby)
Tsamokruli (Gurian table song)
Tsintskaro (Kartli-Kahetian lyrical song)
Naduri (Gurian labor song)
Berikaci (Kartli-Kahetian song)
Batonebo (Gurian healing song)
Chaguna (Megrelian dancing song)
Choral
Garekahuri Sachidao (Kahetian dancing song)
Me Rustveli (Gurian table song)
Ali-pasha (Guria-Adjarian historical song)
Choral
Lechkhumuri Makruli (Luchkhumina wedding song)
Choral
Meureme (Migrelian labor song)
Orovela (Kartli-Kahetian labor song)
Shen Har Venahi (Kartli-Kahetian choral)
Imeruli Mhedruli (Imeretian crusade song)
Choral
Gushin Shvidni Gurdjaneli (Kahetian hero song)
Akishi (Abkhazian song)
Kahetian Mravaljamier
Ochekhvei (Megrelian labor song)
Choral
Kalospiruli (Kartli-Kahetian labor song)
Imeruli Nana (Imeretian lullaby song)
Keisruli (Imeretian crusade song)
Zari (Gurian funeral song)
Aslanuri Mravaljamier (Racha table song)
Gaprindi Shavo Mertskhalo (Kartli-Kahetian lyrical song)
Shemodzakhili (Kartli-Kahetian table song)
Ganego Sasdalo (Wedding Choral)
Acharuli Makruli (Adjarian wedding song)
Si Koul Bata (Megrelian lyrical song)
Garekahuri Lashkruli (Kahetian crusade song)
Mival Guriashi (Gurian lyrical song)
Chona (Kartli-Kahetian ritual song)
Shavi Shashvi (Gurian hunting song)
Shen, Bicho Anagurelo (Kahetian lyrical song)
Satrpialo (Mauntainian love song)
Kviria (Svanetian ritual song)
Hasanbegura (Gurian historical song)
Urmuli (Kartli-Kahetian labor song)
Imeruli Mgzavruli (Imeretian crusade song)
Chven Mshvidoba (Gurian table song)
Mirangula (Svanetian lyrical song)
Chakrulo (Kartli-Kahetian table song)
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