Gala Concert of Georgian Performers

On December 6, the Grand Hall of the Tbilisi State Conservatoire will host a Gala Concert of Georgian Musicians and Performers.

The concert will feature internationally acclaimed Georgian opera singers:
soprano Salome Jikia (Teatro alla Scala, Milan; Royal Opera House, London) and mezzo-soprano Nana Dzidziguri (Bayreuth Festival, Zurich Opera House).
Their artistic partner will be the renowned Georgian pianist, laureate of international competitions, and associate professor of the Tbilisi State Conservatoire Natia Kavtaradze.

Organizers: Ministry of Culture of Georgia; Art-Classica.

Program:

1. G. Rossini – “Bel raggio lusinghier”, aria of Semiramide from “Semiramide”
    Performed by: Salome Jikia

2. G. Rossini – “Cruda sorte!”, aria of Isabella from “L’italiana in Algeri”
    Performed by: Naniko Dzidziguri

3. G. Rossini – Duet “Serbami ognor” from “Semiramide”

4. R. Schumann – “Arabeske” in C major, Op. 18
    Performed by: Natia Kavtaradze

5. G. Puccini – “Un bel dì vedremo”, aria of Cio-Cio San from “Madama Butterfly”
    Performed by: Salome Jikia

6. G. Puccini – Duet “Tutti i fior” from “Madama Butterfly”

7. F. Cilea – “Acerba voluttà!”, aria of the Princess from “Adriana Lecouvreur”
    Performed by: Naniko Dzidziguri

8. F. Chopin – Polonaise in C-sharp minor, Op. 26
    Performed by: Natia Kavtaradze

9. G. Verdi – Duet “Fu la sorte dell’armi a’ tuoi funesta” (Aida and Amneris) from “Aida”

10. E. Humperdinck – Duet “Abendsegen” from “Hänsel und Gretel”