The State Ensemble of Georgian Folk Song Basiani

The Ensemble Basiani performs Georgian traditional polyphony – folk songs and Christian church hymns, dating back to the XI-XII centuries. 

Ensemble of Georgian folk song Basiani was created in 2000 at the Georgian Patriarchy. In 2013 it was conferred the status of State Ensemble of Georgia. 
Since the day of its inception Basiani has been actively involved in the popularization of Georgian traditional polyphony. Parallel to traditional direction Basiani periodically implements various avant-garde projects; in which Georgian folklore is sort of merged with contemporary musical directions. Basiani has revived and recorded over 300 examples of traditional songs and hymns included in different albums.

 The choir has travelled to different regions of Georgia with expeditions and concerts, restored and revived many forgotten examples of folk songs and church hymns, participated in renowned festivals and held concerts in many world-prestigious concert venues and universities.
 In 2001 UNESCO proclaimed Georgian polyphonic singing a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. 

Temppeliaukio Church

21.4.2023

19.00-20.30

Tickets 29/27€ from Fienta