Josef Bardanashvili

Ioseb Bardanashvili (Georgian: იოსებ (სოსო) ბარდანაშვილი; Hebrew: יוסף ברדנשווילי‎‎; born 23 November 1948 in Batumi, Georgia) is an Israeli and Georgian composer. His works span classical to contemporary composition for film.

A graduate [1975] with a DMus in composition. from the Music Academy of Tbilisi having studied from the tutelage of Alexander Shaverzashvili he continued at some time afterward to composer in residency at the Rustavili theatre. and Head of the Musical Academy at Batovei. Bardanashvili held office as Deputy Culture Minister of the autonomous region Adjaria in Georgia in 1993-94 Since 1995 he has lived in Israel and there became also active as a painter of art having exhibited in his country of birth and also Israel.

Composer in residence at Raanana Simfonette orchestra from 1996-1999 Taught at Camera obscura college between 1998 and 1999 and Bar Ilan University, and the Rubin Academy of music at Tel-Aviv university from 1998 to 2000, having there by taught Avner Dorman Co-directed the 6th bienalle of Contemporary music at Tel Aviv. Musical Director of the International Biennial for Contemporary Music "Tempus Fugit" in Israel(2002, 2004,2006). Spoke at the Tbilisi State Conservatoire, on the theme of Thematic festivals and tourism as a best way for evincing the country traditions and cultural background. Some pieces produced by Bardanashvili were created from commissions, (new work for the 2004-2005 season, were performed on (Saturday) January the 15th [2005] at the Whitaker Center (Harrisburg, PA). During 2009 was composer in residence at the Jerusalem Camerata.

Josef Bardanashvili has composed more than 100 works.

STAGE A Woman’s Ballad (1972). Chamber ballet in one act. Scenario by the composer. Exists in piano reduction. 48 ́ Alternative (1976). Rock opera in two acts. Ensemble VIA 75’, Georgian libretto by Robert Sturua, Ruben Bardanashvili and Nugzar Ergemlidze. 120 ́ Wandering Stars (1982). Opera in two acts. Libretto by the composer and Djemal Adjiashvili (Georgian). Soloists, mixed choir, symphony orchestra. 160 ́ Tutor (1982). Rock ballet in one act. Commissioned by Georgian Symphonic Jazz orchestra “Rero”. Scenario based on the eponymous poem by Akaki Tsereteli “Tutor”. Choreography by Boris Eifman. 18 ́ Wandering Soul (1991). Ballet in two acts. Commissioned by Zakaria Paliashvili Tbilisi State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Scenario by the composer and Gogi Aleksidze. Symphony orchestra. 80 ́ Eva (1998). Mono-opera. Commissioned by the festival Sacro-Art (Germany). Libretto by Alexander Parin (Russian). Mezzo-soprano, piano. 28 ́ Journey to the End of the Millennium (2005). Opera in 10 scenes. Commissioned by The Israeli Opera in commemoration of its 20th anniversary. Libretto by A. B. Yehoshua (Hebrew). 140 ́ Eve – working title. Drama per musica (2012). Commissioned by Israel Chamber Opera Project. Libretto by Djemal Adjiashvili, Alexander Parin and Josef Bardanashvili. Soprano solo, 2 actresses with low voices, 2 violins, guitar, percussions, piano and cembalo. 55 ́ Gurgji khatun (Georgian Queen, 2014). Ballet in one act. Commissioned by the Foundation for the Development of Contemporary Choreography. Scenario by Dato Turiashvili, choreography by Miriam Aleksidze. 70 ́

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