About this Event
Only 50 seats available!
An evening with Ori Shalva, Canada's foremost Georgian polyphonic vocal ensemble, led by virtuoso traditional singer and multi-instrumentalist Shalva Makharashvili. Ori Shalva performs one of the world's oldest and most complex vocal traditions.
Step into a sound world rarely heard in North America: the spellbinding, millennia-old vocal polyphony of Sakartvelo (aka Georgia), brought vividly to life by Ori Shalva, a Toronto-based family ensemble led by Georgian-born virtuoso singer/multi-instrumentalist, Shalva Makharashvili. Praised for their "amazing harmonies" by CBC’s Eroll Nazareth, they transport audiences to the cradle of wine, where breathtaking harmonies and spirited rhythms are inseparable from legendary Georgian hospitality and toasting. Be ready, maybe glass in hand, to be swept away into a sonic journey of Sakartvelo.
For this event, Vostok's Emily Villavicencio and Aliya Griffin will open the evening with some of their favorite Eastern European and Ukranian songs. Vostok's three founding members are of Ukrainian descent and have a deep and lasting connection to the Ukrainian Community in East Vancouver, specifically the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians. They share a love of not only their heritage, but the rich and varied, yet often interconnected musical and cultural traditions from across Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Vostok is passionate about learning from the keepers of these folk traditions and seeks to honour the unique linguistic and historical contexts of the music, while channeling it through their own unique, contemporary Canadian lens.
About La Fabrique St-George Winery: Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's vibrant Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, La Fabrique St-George Winery invites you to embark on a wine journey like no other. We take pride in crafting exceptional wines right here in our cozy lounge, where unique flavours, created in ancient-style clay amphoras known as qvevri, await your discerning palate. We believe that great wine starts with the best locally-sourced grapes, so we handpick the finest fruits British Columbia has to offer – and trust us, they're truly remarkable. Our winemaking philosophy is simple: minimal interference. We let nature do its work, allowing our wines to ferment with only the naturally occurring yeasts. Think of us as grape babysitters, nurturing the purest essence of each grape varietal.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
Event starts - Vostok performance
🕑: 07:20 PM - 08:00 PM
Ori Shalva
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:20 PM
Social Break
🕑: 08:20 PM - 09:00 PM
Ori Shalva
Event venue & nearby stays
La Fabrique St George Winery, 7 East 7th Ave, Vancouver, Canada
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