Solo concert held in  Rustaveli theatre on 46th anniversary of ensemble “Martve”

The Rustaveli theater hosted a solo concert to celebrate the  46th anniversary of the “Martve” ensemble. The concert was held with the active support of the Georgian Ministry of Culture and Sports. The Minister of Culture and Sports, Thea Tsulukyani, addressed the participants through a  video conference.

It is worth noting that the ensemble “Martve” is named after Anzor Erkomaishvili. The concert includes the composition of song and dance events . Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze, Minister of Defense Irakli Chikovani, Chairman of the European Integration Committee of the Parliament of Georgia Maka Bochorishvili, Member of the Parliament of Georgia Davit Matikashvili, Chairman of the Tbilisi City Council Giorgi Tkemaladze, Chairman of the Education and Culture Commission of the Tbilisi City Council Kakha Labichidze, Head of the State Folklore Center Giorgi Donadze attended the concert.

The event was opened with a video address by the Minister of Culture and Sports, Thea Tsulukyani, she paid tribute to the great contribution of Anzor Erkomaishvili in saving and preserving the Georgian folk song  as well as the contribution of Ramin Mikaberidze, Kote Khvidaldze, Natela Jighauri and Aldona Erkomaishvili for their great work.

Notably the  Georgian folk song ensemble “Martve” was established in 1978 based on the International Children’s Folklore Center of the Tbilisi Education Department.

In the 1970s and 80s of the 20th century, the question of arousing genuine interest in the national musical culture for the next generation was raised. Later in 1976, the idea to create a boys’ team was introduced  and for this purpose  prominent players Ramin Mikaberidze and the now retired Kote Mkhvidaldze were invited.

It is worth noting that in 2022, on the initiative of the Ministry of Culture, the “Martve” ensemble was granted the status of an independent legal entity under public law and was established as the Georgian Folk Song Ensemble.

Ensemble “Martve” has been awarded many state awards and international festivals and has also won many international competitions. A musical film”Singing Martve,” was made about the ensemble and  book was published in connection with it.