Classical Harmony

Classical Harmony

From April 21–24, 2026, the city of Batumi will host distinguished musicians invited from different countries around the world and offer audiences unforgettable musical evenings with a diverse program. The project is implemented on the initiative of the Ministry of Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, with the aim of strengthening international cultural dialogue.

International Festival “Classical Concerts in Batumi 2026”

Organizer: Batumi State Music Center

The evening will take place at the Ilia Chavchavadze State Drama Theatre in Batumi

Address: 1 Shota Rustaveli St.

April 21, 20:00 — The International Festival will open with the concert “Classical Harmony.”

Participants

Piano — Hélène Mercier (Canada)

After studying at leading music schools in Canada, Vienna, and the United States (The Juilliard School), she continued her studies at the Paris Conservatory.

She has been invited to perform with several orchestras across Europe and North America, including the Prague Philharmonic, the RAI National Symphony Orchestra, the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

In Paris, she performed with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zubin Mehta, and at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées under the baton of Kurt Masur.

In Canada, she has performed with orchestras in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, conducted by Charles Dutoit, Trevor Pinnock, and Long Yu.

In China, she performed in Shanghai with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. She has also appeared with the Orchestre de Paris conducted by Semyon Bychkov.

Violin — Daniel Lozakovich (Sweden)

“Perfect mastery and exceptional talent,” wrote the renowned publication Le Figaro after his performance at the Verbier Festival. The Boston Globe also praised his debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons in July 2017 at the Tanglewood Festival.

Lozakovich is the artist-in-residence of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra this season and performs solo concerts with the orchestra throughout the year.

During the evening, works by world-renowned composers will be performed, showcasing the rich and diverse palette of classical music. The sounds of piano and violin will blend harmoniously, taking the audience on a journey through the world of classical music.