Manana Doijashvili XXVII International Festival “New Year Musical Meetings”

Chamber Music Evening

Mario Brunello, cello / Italy
Giorgi Vachnadze, piano / Georgia / USA

Program:

I

Ludwig van Beethoven
Seven Variations on a Theme by Mozart from “The Magic Flute” for cello and piano
Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69

II

Sergei Rachmaninoff
Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19

!!! Latecomers will not be admitted into the hall during the concert
!!! Children under 6 years old will not be allowed inside

TBC Concept clients receive a 15% discount.

Main supporter of the festival: Ministry of Culture of Georgia

Festival supporters:

• Embassy of the Italian Republic in Georgia

• Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Georgia

• Silk Hospitality

Information support:

• Georgian Public Broadcaster

• Adjara Public Broadcaster and Radio

• Fortuna Radio Holding

• Radio Palitra

• News portal ambebi.ge

• Billboard Georgia

• yolo.ge

Mario Brunello

Mario Brunello is one of the most versatile and sought-after artists of his generation — a soloist, chamber musician, and conductor. He was the first European to win the International Tchaikovsky Competition (1986). Gifted with exceptional musical talent, he performs a wide repertoire ranging from early music to contemporary works.

Brunello maintains an active concert career both in Italy and internationally, participating in major music festivals around the world. His performances are known for their profound emotionality and strong individuality. He regularly appears in prestigious concert halls, collaborating with renowned orchestras and conductors.

His extensive discography has earned consistently high praise from international critics.

Mario Brunello is the Artistic Director of the Arte Sella and I Suoni delle Dolomiti festivals, and since 2020, of the Stresa Festival.

Giorgi Vachnadze

Giorgi Vachnadze, Rector of the Tbilisi State Conservatoire, is a Georgian pianist with significant international recognition, active both in performance and academia. He performs successfully in the USA, Canada, the Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Japan, Germany, Taiwan, Argentina, the United Kingdom, and Israel; participates in major international festivals; and gives masterclasses in music institutions worldwide.

Giorgi Vachnadze is the founder and director of the Villa Sandra International Piano Academy in Lesa (Lago Maggiore), Italy.