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09.12.2026

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09.12.2026

Wednesday

19:30

30 ₾ - 60 ₾

Concertante — Closing Concert of the 12th Tbilisi Baroque Festival

On December 9, the Small Stage of the Rustaveli National Theatre will host “Concertante”, the festive closing concert of the 12th Tbilisi Baroque Festival.

This evening stands out for its distinctive concept: the orchestra moves beyond the Baroque era to present a diverse program featuring works from the pre-Classical, late Classical, and early Romantic periods, including compositions by C. Stamitz, M. Haydn, G. Rossini, N. Paganini, and L. Boccherini.

Another remarkable feature of the concert is that every work on the program will be performed in Tbilisi for the first time.

Joining the Georgian Sinfonietta to bring this exceptional repertoire to life are distinguished soloists, including Sergio Azzolini (bassoon), Giorgi Gvantseladze (oboe), Ana Kurdovanidze (pianoforte), Nikolaus Walch (horn), Diego Cantalupi(guitar), and others.

Program

Part I

Carl Stamitz (1745–1801)

Sinfonia concertante in D major for Oboe, Bassoon and Orchestra

Soloists:

Giorgi Gvantseladze — Oboe Sergio Azzolini — Bassoon

Michael Haydn (1737–1806)

Concerto for Pianoforte, Bassoon and Orchestra

Allegro moderato, Adagio, Prestissimo

Soloists:

Sergio Azzolini — Bassoon Ana Kurdovanidze — Pianoforte

Part II

Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868)

Sinfonia from the opera "Demetrio e Polibio"

Adagio – Andante – Allegro

Niccolò Paganini (1782–1840)

Pezzo concertante for Horn, Bassoon and Orchestra "a Mr. Henry"

Larghetto, Allegro moderato

Soloists:

Nikolaus Walch — Horn Sergio Azzolini — Bassoon

Luigi Boccherini (1743–1805)

Sinfonia a grande orchestra con due Violini Principali, Oboe, Chitarra, Viola, Corni, Fagotto, Violoncello obligati, e Basso

Grave – Allegro e con imperio, Grave – Allegro

Soloists:

Giorgi Kerelashvili — Violin Ani Gogisvanidze — Violin Giorgi Gvantseladze — Oboe Diego Cantalupi — GuitarMamuka Babuadze — Viola Nikolaus Walch — Horn Sergio Azzolini — Bassoon Nikita Kravets — Cello

Tbilisi State Chamber Orchestra — Georgian Sinfonietta

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Location

Rustaveli national theater

17 Rustaveli avenue

The Georgian Drama Theater was named after Shota Rustaveli on November 25, 1921, but the history of the Rustaveli Theater began much earlier: "Theatre is a great thing for our fallen people, so far we do not have any signs of nationalism." It is one place where our language is heard publicly and acts publicly'' - wrote Ilia Chavchavadze. In 1879, the members of the "Drama Committee", Ilia Chavchavadze, Akaki Tsereteli, Dimitri Kifiani, Davit Eristav and Ivane Machabelima, adopted a charter, selected a building on the Palace Square, and on September 5, 1879, with their great efforts, the first season opened with Barbara Jorjadze's comedy "Ras" I was looking and what did I find" (Director - G. Tumanishvili). For the restored Georgian theater, Ivane Machabel translated Shakespeare's plays, and Davit Eristav translated Sardu's "Flandria" - "Homeland" into Georgian (1882). The national aspiration of the theater was highlighted in this performance. Lado Meskhishvili, who played the role of Levan Khimshiashvili, was named a national hero. . Robert Sturua's performances - "Caucasian Chalk Circle" and "Richard III" brought the theater world recognition. Rustaveli Theater had triumphant tours in many countries of the world, including England, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland, Mexico, Australia, Finland and Iceland. He is a participant of Edinburgh, Avignon, Athens, Adelaide, Reykjavik, Jerusalem festivals. Robert Sturua and his staged performances have been awarded with many national and international awards and prizes. Today, young directors and actors in the theater, together with the older generation, continue creative searches.

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