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Georgian State National Singing and Dancing Academic Ensemble Erisioni was founded in 1885. The ensemble has stepped into the third centennial which is an unprecedented case all around the world. It is even referred to as an ensemble -museum. Ever since the day of its creation through dedication to national folklore, own traditions and original artwork Erisioni has been the only one capable of bringing to life, maintaining and preserving for future generations the masterpieces of professional folk creations of all regions of our country that have survived through hundreds of centuries, such as: Two-choir performance (alternation of two choirs), round dance, ceremonial, ritual dance and other types.
Throughout 134 years of its existence the ensemble has astounded numerous countries and cities: Paris, Geneva, Brussels, New-York, Los-Angeles, Chicago, Madrid, Barcelona, Beijing, Moscow, Petersburg, Singapore, Ukraine, Athens, Istanbul, India, Vietnam, Peru, Mexico, Germany, Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Norway and many more. During the two hours show the ensemble demonstrates Georgian folk songs and dances that have no analogue on the planet. The costumes represent each part of Georgia with Georgian character and ethnographic nature.
In 1999–2007 the world-famous show “Georgian Legend”, “Legend of Tamar” and “Legends of the Storm” associated with the name of the American producer Jim Lowe were produced.
It was Mr. Lowe who chose Erisioni after seeing several ensembles. He said: Erisioni is a folklore-museum. It is the ensemble that will give wings to my project. Erisioni toured a great number of countries with the project and was immensely successful. In 2002 Erisioni was awarded by the Gold CD in Paris.
Advertisers reported triumphant reappearance of the ensemble, in Paris, France. The company “Universal” selected and released recordings of the best performers and ensembles (Montserrat Caballé, Freddy Mercury, Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Sarah Brightman, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Maria Callas). Samaia from the show “Georgian Legend” is among them. All the above can be considered as unprecedented in the history of Georgian culture.
The song “Chakrulo”, sent to space in 1977 by Nasa along with several musical masterpieces, is the result of the ensemble inspiration. It was recorded by renowned Georgian singers Rostom Saginashvili and Ilia Zakaidze. We are proud that Erisioni shows inspired by Georgian songs and dances not only endure the requirements of modern time but even outpace them with their authenticity and incomparable polyphonic thought.
In 2001 UNESCO recognized Georgian folk song as the masterpiece of musical thought of the peoples of the world. According to Igor Stravinsky’s assessment Georgian folk song (namely the ones from Guria) polyphony is the most modern song of all times.
Georgian people opened a STAR for the ensemble in 2010, honoring the work ”Erisioni” has accomplished. The ensemble has had an artistic director and chief choreographer since 2015. Art director of Erisioni, Mr. Shermandi Chkuaseli was the regent of the ensemble for many years. Mrs. Eka Chkuaseli is the chief choreographer, former tutor of Erisioni.
Today's program will feature some new choreographic and musical performances by the ensemble Art directors, Mr. Sherman Chkuasel and Chief choreographer Ms.Eka Chkuasel.
It is ERISIONI.
