Otar Gordeli

1928 - 1994

Georgian

Summary

Born in Tiflis [Tbilisi], Gordeli studied piano and composition at the
Tiflis Conservatory followed by graduate work in composition at the
Moscow Conservatory. After his return to Georgia, he headed the Georgian
Musical-Choreographic Society, taught at the Tbilisi Conservatory and
was active in the Composers' Union. In 1966, he was made an "Honored
Worker in the Arts" of Georgia. Gordeli is the author of works ranging
from operetta, symphonic and choral music to film scores; his Concertino
for flute and orchestra, composed in 1958, remains among his most
popular scores.

Performances

11th May 2024

SOLOISTS
Erin Rolston
PERFORMERS
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
CONDUCTOR
Gary Nicholson
LOCATION
Ent Center, Colora, CO, United States of America

20th May 2024

SOLOISTS
Julia Crum
PERFORMERS
Julia Crum
CONDUCTOR
Foster Beyers
LOCATION
MLK Performing Arts Center, Charlottesville, VA, United States of America

8th June 2024

PERFORMERS
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra - Youth Orch
LOCATION
Ithaca, NY, United States of America