Lucy on the Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi
In Georgia
Saturday 15 December 2007 15:00-16:00 (Radio 3)
Since gaining independence in 1991, Georgia has been a land of political disorder, culminating in the peaceful Rose Revolution of 2003. Lucy Duran travels to this little-visited country to find out how its ancient musical traditions have fared after decades of occupation and instability.
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WORLD ROUTES
Presented by Lucy Duran
Produced by James Parkin
Factsheet compiled by Sam Hickling
Tel. 020 7765 4661
Fax. 020 7765 4378
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View the Georgia picture gallery
Saturday 15 December 2007, 3:00pm
Teatralebi Ensemble: Shen Khar Venakhi (Thou art a vineyard) (0.53)
Recorded 19 September 2007 in Betsy's Hotel, Tbilisi
Interview: Lucy Duran and Rob Parsons (2.01)
Rob Parsons is the BBC's former Moscow correspondent, now working for France24. He owns a house and vineyard in Georgia.
Recorded at the Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi
Eldar Shoshitashvili and his Ensemble: Es ram iqo siq varulma (What has love done to me?) (2.36)
Eldar Shoshitashvili (duduk); Archil Alaverdashvili (accordion); Tengiz Gigauri (first duduk); Zaur Tsereteli (bass duduk); Vano Tatiashvili (drum); Irma Shoshitashvili (vocals)
Recorded 12 September 2007 at the Philharmonia Hall, Tbilisi
Interview: Lucy Duran with Rob Parsons and Eldar Shoshitashvili (2.35)
Eldar Shoshitashvili and his Ensemble: Dilis Saari/Shushtari (4.15)
Recorded 12 September 2007 at the Philharmonia Hall, Tbilisi
Interview: Lucy Duran with Eldar Shoshitashvili and Rob Parsons (2.35)
Eldar explains the link between the duduk and wrestling.
Eldar Shoshitashvili and his Ensemble: Mksouvelebi mgherian (The Weavers Sing) (2.08)
Recorded 12 September 2007 at the Philharmonia Hall, Tbilisi
Interview: Lucy Duran and Rob Parsons approach the St. Panteleimon Church (1.57)
St. Panteleimon Chanters: Tsmindao Ghmerto (Holy Lord) (1.48)
Recorded 12 September 2007 at the church of St. Panteleimon in Tbilisi
Interview: Lucy Duran and Rob Parsons attend a funeral at St. Panteleimon (2.35)
St. Panteleimon Chanters: Upalo Shegvitsqale (Lord Have Mercy) (7.04)
Recorded 12 September 2007 at the church of St Panteleimon in Tbilisi
Interview: Lucy Duran and Rob Parsons on the road to the Kakheti region (2.26)
The Kakheti region is famed for its wine
Bakhtrioni Group: Iksadats gazapkhuli itsqeba (Where Spring begins in June) (3.12)
The Bakhtrioni Group play the traditional music of the Tusheti region of Georgia
Recorded 13 September 2007 at the library in Axmeta, Kakheti region
Interview: Lucy Duran and Rob Parsons discuss the Tusheti region and its people (2.06)
Bakhtrioni Group: Shairebi (Joke Song) (1.55)
Recorded 13 September 2007 at the library in Axmeta, Kakheti region
Interview: Lucy Duran and Rob Parsons at Vano's house (3.46)
The production team down a horn of wine each while Rob describes the role of the toast master
Tsinandali: Mravalzhamier (Long Life) (1.52)
Recorded at Rob Parsons' house in Kakheti, Friday 14 September 2007
Interview: Lucy Duran and Rob Parsons discuss the history of Kakheti (2.28)
Meanwhile Vano proposes a toast
Tsinandali: Zamtari (3.42)
Recorded at Rob Parsons' house in Kakheti, Friday 14 September 2007
Interview: Lucy Duran and Rob Parsons discuss Georgian cuisine (3.10)
Vano proposes another toast
Tsinandali: Chakrulo (6.25)
This song has been sent into space on the Voyager space craft
Recorded at Rob Parsons' house in Kakheti, Friday 14 September 2007
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All recordings were made on location, specially for the BBC by sound engineer James Birtwistle
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