Name: Georgian ensemble, Nanina. Concert+workshop, Birmingham
Start: 2025-09-16T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-16T21:45:00+01:00
Location: Church of the Holy Prince Lazar, Birmingham

Georgian ensemble, Nanina. Concert+workshop, Birmingham

Women's ensemble, Nanina, from the country of Georgia, are visiting Birmingham as part of a UK wide tour. They will be teaching a workshop, followed by a performance of Georgian polyphonic songs.
This event is being hosted and supported by Ensemble Bednieri, a Georgian folk choir based in Stirchley
'Nanina are excellent Georgian traditional singers as well as singing masterclass leaders, they have a great knowledge of Georgian traditional singing styles. Nanina's concerts and masterclasses are always an exciting journey into Georgia's rich cultural traditions.'
Vineta Romane, Leader of Ensemble Saucējas from Latvia
'I am very impressed by Nanina. This ensemble is made up of individuals with a great deal of knowledge and experience in performing Georgian Folk songs.'
Susan Thompson, Co-host, 'Voices of the Ancestors' podcast.
The centrepiece of the tour will be a weekend event called ts'utisopeli (წუთისოფელი), at which singers from across the UK will gather to learn and sing together, and to share a supra, or Georgian feast. This will be a full weekend of workshops, feasting and performance, bringing together our visiting Georgian ensembles, as well as singers from across the UK.
TIMINGS
Workshop 18.00 - 19.30. Doors open at 17.30. Concert 20.00 - 21.45, with interval. Doors open at 19.40
The workshop is open to all. Songs will be taught by ear, and there is no need to read music or to know the language.
TICKETS
We work hard to keep all of our events accessible to as many people as possible, while still adequately compensating our expert music leaders. To that end for each ticket there is a choice of three price bands to suit your means, plus youth tickets.
Workshop only £18/15/10/8
Concert only £25/20/15/12
Combined £35/25/22/18
As always, if you are keen to attend but cost is a barrier for you, please contact us directly.