Rustavi Ensemble
Songs and dances for work and war, spectacular costumes, the ancient, polyphonic singing of Georgia, and gloriously rich voices all characterise the Rustavi Ensemble from Tblisi.
For Bath, Rustavi brings a specially selected group of dancers to perform national and regional traditional dances. Their striking red, black and gold costumes, elaborate choreography and brilliant singing start the Festival with a stunning feast of music and dance.
Dancing on their toes without blocks, the men’s dances are executed with virtuoso technique whilst the women almost appear to fly. The dances display the warrior-like temperament of Georgian knights, soldiers and peasants; highlighting the beauty of Georgian culture, folklore and history.
Over their forty year existence, Rustavi have established themselves as the leading Georgian choir and dance group, performing at major events in over 60 countries: from the opening of this year’s Champion’s League in Rome, to Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.
Rustavi brings the passionate, exhilarating culture of Georgia to the splendour of Bath Abbey.
£25, £20, £15, £12, £8
Concessions available
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Please follow the links below to find other events that may interest you:
The Rhythm of Life: Ballet Workshop
The Rhythm of Life: Masterclass with Wayne Eagling
Chopin: The Complete Mazurkas with Joanna MacGregor
Venue information
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Dance: The Rhythm of Life
Stravinsky wrote there were two vital ingredients to music: melody and dance. There’s always plenty of tunefulness in our programming, and this year Bath International Music Festival has a special focus on the power of dance, particularly ballet: the romance and sweeping drama, the onstage glamour and backstage stories.
Mark your dance card, pick up your dancing shoes: this year is a treat!
Rustavi Ensemble Website