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Four Reasons to Visit the Tsinandali Festival

Georgia's first international classical music festival begins this September in Tsinandali. Here are four reasons why the Tsinandali Festival is well worth a trip.

1.World-class classical music

The Tsinandali Festival presents some of the greatest conductors, composers and performers from across the globe for 15 days of world-class classical music.

The Festival whose music director is Gianandrea Noseda features performances from talented musicians, such as violinist Lisa Batiashvili, pianist Nicholas Angelich and cellist Gautier Capucon.

2. The first public performance of the Pan-Caucasian Youth Orchestra

On September 8, at the Tsinandali Festival, the Pan-Caucasian Youth Orchestra (PCYO) will give their first public performance.

The PCYO established by George Ramishviliand and Avi Shoshani gives over 80 young musicians from across the Caucasus region the extraordinary opportunity to train and perform with world-class conductors, coaches and musicians.

3. Amazing architecture

In between concerts, take a walk through the historic 2.5-acre park on the Tsinandali Estate and discover the truly beautiful architecture it has on offer. The manor house of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze does not disappoint. Steeped in history, the manor house once hosted discussions of new literary, artistic and musical trends. It is now presented as a museum.

4. The wine

The Tsinandali Estate is known as a major center for wine in Georgia, as it was on the Estate-about 230 years ago-that wine in Georgia was first made and bottled.

Still, to this day, the Estate practices the historic tradition of Georgian winemaking while, at the same time, creating the standards of a modern technological approach. People come from far and wide to tour the beautiful wine estate which has been rebuilt in recent years but remains true to the high standards once set.

21. Who will give a performance at the Tsinandali Festival?

A. Lisa Batiashvili.            B. Gianandrea Noseda.

C. George Ramishviliand.       D. Alexander Chavchavadze.

22. What can we learn about the Tsinandali Estate?

A. It was built about 230 years ago.

B. It will be rebuilt with higher standards.

C. It is the largest wine estate in Georgia.

D. It combines the traditional and modern wine-making techniques.

23. What can tourists do during the Tsinandali Festival?

A. Make and bottle their own wine.

B. Discuss musical trends with musicians.

C. Enjoy the performance given by the PCYO.

D. Listen to the piano piece played by Gautier Capucon.