The Georgian language remained the first official language during Soviet rule, unlike other former Soviet Union countries where Russian was primary.
Performer Biography
Ariel Zuckermann, the conductor, began his musical career as a flutist and won several international competitions before becoming a conductor.
Album & Artwork
The CD title "Georgian Miniatures" is reproduced in the Georgian alphabet on the booklet, one of 14 alphabets used worldwide.
Performer Biography
The Georgian Chamber Orchestra Ingolstadt, founded in Tbilisi in 1964, moved to Germany in 1990 and is now supported by the city of Ingolstadt and AUDI AG.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 2010 at the Historischer Reitstadl in Neumarkt / Oberpfalz.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The CD's motto, "sorrow of millennia," reflects the composers' shared theme of reflecting on and coming to terms with the mourning process for their country.
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