Zakaria Paliashvili - Daisi (Opera, 1923)

Zakaria Paliashvili's opera "Daisi" was written and premiered in 1923. This date is perhaps the most important watershed for Georgian music -- there's Georgian music before and after "Daisi".

Before, Georgian music only entailed regional and urban folklores and the humble efforts to combine them with big classical forms (Mizandari, Jabadari, Dolidze, Paliashvili's earlier works). "Daisi" was the first ever Georgian classical grand masterpiece, built entirely on Georgian folk aesthetics and prepared for standing the test of time. It has passed this test on A+ level -- 90 years after, its themes are the foundation of Georgian national anthem.

Much has beenwritten about "Daisi", so I feel no need to add anything more -- but it was almost impossible to hear it over the internet. I hope now this problem is solved once and for all. I'm offering two recordings: 1) made in 1960 2) made in 1937, directed by Evgeni Mikeladze, who abridged some instrumental sections.

To download both versions of the opera, go to: http://georgianmusicblog.wordpress.co...

Cast:

Malhaz - Tenghiz Zaalishvili
Maro - Medea Amiranashvili
Nano - Ekaterine Khidjakadze
Tito - Givi Torondjadze
Tsangala - Tenghiz Mushkudiani
Kiazo - David Gamrekeli

Conductor - Vakhtang Paliashvili

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