Georgian-Italian Musical Dialogue

Georgian-Italian Musical Dialogue

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.

From April 21–24, 2026, Batumi will welcome outstanding musicians from different countries and present 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, aimed at strengthening international cultural dialogue.

April 22, 20:00 — “Georgian–Italian Musical Dialogue”

Organizer: Batumi State Music Center

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

Address: 1 Shota Rustaveli St.

Participants

Batumi State Symphony Orchestra

Conductor – Damiano Tognetti (Italy)

Conductor and violinist Damiano Tognetti graduated in 2001 from the Luigi Boccherini Music Institute in Lucca under the guidance of Maestro A. Bologna.

After studying at the Fiesole School of Music and winning several national competitions, he became a member of the Cherubini Orchestra of Piacenza, conducted by Riccardo Muti. At the same time, he collaborates with various orchestras, including those of the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Camerata Fiorentina, the Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany Regional Orchestra Foundation, and the Regional Orchestras of Padua and Veneto in Venice.

Soloist – Fabio Furia (Bandoneon) – Italy

A world-class performer, composer, arranger, and accordionist. Fabio Furia is considered one of the most important bandoneon players in Europe.

Thanks to his intensive concert activity, he collaborates with some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls, including:

Parco della Musica, Rome

Dvořák Hall at the Rudolfinum, Prague

Tonhalle, Zurich

Giovanni Arvedi Auditorium, Cremona

BOZAR Theatre, Brussels

Cagliari Opera House

Onassis Cultural Centre, Athens

Großer Saal, Klagenfurt, and many others.

The evening will stand out with a unique program, interesting interpretations, and musical surprises.