About Culture – Ensemble Rustavi
The Georgian State Academic Folk Song and Dance Ensemble or Ensemble Rustavi was awarded the UNESCO Pacha Prize in 2001 for the safeguarding and promotion of Georgian polyphonic singing.
Members of the Rustavi Choir of the Ensemble Rustavi
Created in 1968 by Anzor Erkomaishvili, the Ensemble Rustavi has done much to promote Georgian folk songs and traditional dances. It has performed in over 4,000 concerts and festivals throughout the world and recorded more than 600 folksongs.
Rustavi Ensemble dancers performing the Khevsuruli (ხევსურული) mountain dance
Rustavi Ensemble dancers performing the Khevsuruli (ხევსურული) mountain dance
The Rustavi Ensemble performing the Acharuli (აჭარული) dance from Ajara region in the south-west of Georgia
The Rustavi Ensemble performing the Acharuli (აჭარული) dance
Members of the Rustavi Ensemble perform the women’s dance ‘Narnari’
The Ensemble Rustavi is Georgia’s leading vocal ensemble. Each singer is both a trained soloist and choral musician.
Members of the Rustavi Choir of the Ensemble Rustavi
Pridon Sulaberidze is the Chief Choreographer of Ensemble Rustavi. Originally a leading solo dancer of the “Georgian National Ballet,” he trained with lliko Sukhishvili and Nino Ramishvili, and is considered one of the best dancers in Georgian history.
Pridon Sulaberidze performing the Acharuli dance
Visit the official website of Ensemble Rustavi to find information about performances.
All photographs courtesy of Ensemble Rustavi.
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I’ve seen videos of their performances. Amazing! I hope I get to see them perform live one day.