UMS Concert Program, October 14, 1977: Soviet Georgian Dancers With Tbilisi Polyphonic Choir -- Guran Bakradze

Concert: Second
Complete Series: 4071
Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, Michigan

The University Musical Society
The University of Michigan
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Soviet Georgian Dancers
with
Tbilisi Polyphonic Choir
GURAN BAKRADZE, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor
Friday Evening, October 14, 1'977, at 8:30 Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
PROGRAM
Perkhuli--An exciting Georgian round dance, featuring the entire company, welcoming all to a holiday celebration.
Arkhalalo--A Georgian folk work song.
The Choir
"O', Tall Mountains"--An ancient Georgian song of the 12th century, dedicated to the beauty of Georgia.
The Choir
Khorumi--An intense war dance dating from conflicts of the 18th century.
The Dancers
Tsangala and His Girl--Playful Georgian folk song with dance. "Tsangala" is the name of a young man who captivates all with his joy and enthusiasm.
The Company
Kazbcguri--Georgian mountain dance.
The Dancers
Chakrulo--Patriotic Georgian folk song translated as "Unity,'1 expressing the suffer?ing of feudal peasants and eventual revolt against their Lords. Krimanchulis (Yodel) is heard in this song.
The Choir
Mipatizheba--Ensemble dance expressing the nobility of men and their respectful attitudes toward women.
The Dancers
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Mgzavruli--A spirited Georgian marching song.
The Choir
Kviriya--Pagan, Georgian folk song over two thousand years old.
The Choir
Parikaoba--A Georgian folk war dance featuring a dazzling display of fearless swordsmanship, all in the spirit of a mountain tournament.
The Dancers
INTERMISSION
Svanuri--The festivities resume with this Georgian round dance.
The Company
Two Selections
Gazakhuli--An ode to spring.
Sikhavruli Arekaneba Zalida--In humor, "one cannot force love." Members from the Choir
Kakhnri--Georgian folk song with dance.
The Company
Batonebo--A chorale from the middle ages invoking aid from affliction.
The Choir
Doluri--A simple folk song with drumlike vocal rhythms.
The Choir
Kauri--Shepherds' dance depicting the virility and endurance of these tireless nomads.
The Dancers
Kalos Khelkavi--Folk song expressing the joys to be found in work.
The Choir
Odoiya--"Odoiya! Odoiya! Wave your hoe. Sing louder friends, the voice of the workers gladdens the heart."
The Choir
Salkhino--A stirring climax befitting the Georgian spirit of music, song and dance.
Georgii Darakhvelidze, Principal Choreographer Apollon Kipiani, Tour Director
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