Georgia is known for its highly original music and culture. The UEF School of Theology and its discipline of church music is organizing a Georgian theme week on 23–27 May 2022. Associate Professor, ethnomusicologist Tamaz Gabisonia from the Ilia State University (Tbilisi) will give lectures and lead musical workshops that are open to all. The event begins the Erasmus+ teacher mobility between the UEF School of Theology and the Ilia State University.
- Languages and cultures
- Event start date:
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9:15
- Event end date:
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16:00
- Event location:
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Agora, AT 103 (musiikkiluokka)
- Additional information:
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Yliopistokatu 4, Joensuu
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The theme week of Georgian music and culture includes lectures and music workshops. The audience is invited to take part in singing or just listening!
PROGRAMME
School of Theology, Agora AT 103
Participation in the event (lunches, dinner, excursion) is self-funded.
Monday 23.5.
- 10.30 Lecture: Key points in the history of Georgian liturgical hymns (Part I)
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.00 Workshop: Georgian liturgical hymns
- 14.30 Coffee break
- 15.00 Workshop: Georgian liturgical hymns
- 17.30 Dinner
Tuesday 24.5.
- 9.15 Lecture: Key points in the history of Georgian liturgical hymns (Part II)
- 10.30 Workshop: Georgian liturgical hymns
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.15 Workshop: Georgian folk songs
Wednesday 25.5.
- 9.15 Lecture: Main musical characteristics of the Georgian church singing schools
- 10.30 Workshop: Georgian liturgical hymns
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.15 Workshop: Georgian folk songs
Thursday 26.5.
- 9.00 Divine Liturgy (Ascension), Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
- 12.30 Lunch
- 14.00 Excursion to Valamo Monastery (return at c. 20.00 o'clock)
Friday 27.5.
- 9.15 Lecture: Christian themes in Georgian folk songs
- 10.30 Workshop: Georgian folk songs
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.15 Workshop: Georgian folk songs
More information:
Maria Takala-Roszczenko, maria.takala@uef.fi
Cover photo: Georgi Guruli / Unsplash
