Georgia: The Ministry of Culture and Sports of Georgia proudly honors Gia Kancheli’s memory and his profound influence on the development of Georgian culture. This legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
Gia Kancheli belongs to a group of Georgian artists who created an entire era and made Georgia famous as a country with interesting, self-sufficient art and rich musical traditions.
Gia Kancheli’s work spans a wide range of genres, including symphonic, chamber-instrumental, opera, and stage singing. His creative collaboration with the renowned director Robert Sturua at the Shota Rustaveli State Academic Theater is particularly noteworthy. Together, they composed music for famous plays such as “Khanuma,” “Caucasian Chalk Circle,” “Richard III,” “King Lyri,” “Szechuan Kind Man,” “Oydipos,” “Tartiuf,” “Blue Horses on the Red Grass,” “Samanishvili’s Stepmother,” “Ashergas Day,” and others. This collaboration not only produced memorable music but also revolutionized the Georgian theater scene.
Gia Kancheli’s music earned special love from society for films such as “Don’t Worry,” “Mimino,” “Great Exhibition,” “Sherekiles,” “Blue Mountains,” “When the almonds bloomed,” “Several interviews about personal issues,” “Life of Don Quixote,” “My homeland, Michu,” “Kin-dza-dza,” and others.
Gia Kancheli’s music, as he believed, has stood the test of time. It remains as complete and relevant today as it was in the 80s of the previous century. His compositions are cherished by young people, professionals, and music lovers, both in Georgia and have also left a lasting impression in many European countries. His influence can be seen in [specific examples of his influence in European countries].
Gia Kancheli is an honored achiever of Georgian art (1973 y.o. ), People’s Artist of Georgia (1980 y. ), Laureate of Rustaveli Prize (1981 year. ); Has received the Order of Honor of Georgia (1995 year. ) ),—Wolf Prize in Art (Israel, 2008y. ).
