Aniko Dolidze «Gratitude to Kancheli»

August 17, Gratitude to Giya Kancheli — on the Maestro’s birthday, we invite you to a special musical evening dedicated to one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, Giya Kancheli.

“I believe music should only be felt.” (c) Giya Kancheli

On August 17, Aniko Dolidze, accompanied by leading Ukrainian jazz musicians, will present Gratitude to Giya Kancheli: Music for Theatre and Cinema, a program dedicated to the outstanding Georgian composer.

Gratitude to Giya Kancheli is a program featuring music written by the brilliant Georgian composer Giya Kancheli for theatre and cinema, presented by renowned Ukrainian jazz musicians in a new musical interpretation through the arrangements of composer and pianist Rodion Ivanov. This program is an expression of gratitude to the Maestro for his extraordinary music and for the love of jazz that he carried throughout his entire life.

Aniko Dolidze:

“It is very important to me that, especially now, this music continues to be heard, comforting people, filling us with pure love, kindness and light, and healing our souls. This music is like a prayer…”

You will hear music from the films Children of the Sea by N. Pipinashvili, White Stones by R. Charkhalashvili and B. Tsuladze, Mimino by G. Danelia, Your Son, Earth by R. Chkheidze, The Eccentrics by E. Shengelaia, as well as from the stage productions A Role for a Beginning Actress, Khanuma, and The Caucasian Chalk Circle directed by Robert Sturua.

All arrangements for the program were created by renowned jazz pianist and composer Rodion Ivanov. The arrangements were inspired by those of Georgian conductor and composer Nikoloz Rachveli.

5 facts about Giya Kancheli:

✔ One of the greatest symphonists of the 20th century.

✔ His music is performed by the world’s leading conductors and orchestras.

✔ Composer of seven symphonies and music for more than 40 theatre productions.

✔ Wrote music for more than 60 films, including Mimino, Don’t Grieve, Kin-dza-dza!, and many others.

✔ Collaborated with outstanding directors, including Georgiy Daneliya, Robert Sturua, and many others.

On stage:

Aniko Dolidze — vocals

Rodion Ivanov — arrangements, piano

Sergii Sydorenko — fretless guitar, slide flugelhorn, trumpet, harmonica, ocean drum

Igor Zakus — acoustic bass