Georgian ensemble, Lalkhori. GLASGOW, concert
Georgian ensemble, Lalkhori. GLASGOW, concert
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Lalkhori are a young, mixed ensemble, from the Svaneti region of the rugged North Caucasus mountains of Georgia. They are touring the UK during May 2026, teaching and performing the unique and beautiful, UNESCO listed polyphonic songs of Georgia, and appearing as guests of honour at a weekend festival of Georgian polyphony.
TOUR DATES + TICKET LINKS
For details of the ts'utisopeli festival and links to all tour dates, go here.
LALKHORI
Folk ensemble Lalkhori was created in 2021 by its director, Lika Liparteliani – a highly experienced conductor and performer. Its members are young people and students from Svaneti, currently living in Tbilisi. Lalkhori specialise in the distinctive songs and round dances of Svaneti, and they research and perform a wide variety of different examples, featuring all Svan dialects. Due to its remoteness Svaneti preserves many of the most ancient features of Georgian polyphonic singing and culture. The tuning and intonation evokes a deep connection to the past, while the many ritual songs and dances celebrate and preserve a rich heritage of shamanic beliefs and folklore, which have survived through the centuries alongside, and intermingled with, Christian belief and practise. The ensemble regularly organize expeditions to learn directly from tradition bearers. Their performance style aims to present Svan mythology, life and rituals as they would have been traditionally practised in everyday life. The folk songs are frequently accompanied with instruments, round dances and rituals, giving a deep and immersive insight into this fascinating culture. |
CONCERT, GLASGOW
TIMINGS
Concert 19.00–21.00, with interval (doors open at 18.30)
Note that there will be a workshop on the previous day, in Edinburgh. If attending both, you can apply a 20% discount on your concert ticket. Book your workshop ticket here first, to receive the discount code.
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 we are offering a choice of three price bands, to suit your means, plus a Youth ticket. In choosing the appropriate price band, we suggest the following guide:
Supporter: If you can comfortably afford to pay your bills, and more than one or two main holidays each year, please consider paying the supporter rate, which will help us to offer lower cost tickets to those who would otherwise be unable to attend.
Standard: If you can pay all your bills, but don't have a lot of disposable income for discretionary spend, the standard ticket price may be right for you.
Concessionary: For anyone on a low income, in receipt of income based benefits, or who would struggle to pay the standard rate.
Youth: 14-21 years. (Under 14s free, with a responsible adult)
Concert only £20/18/15/10
As always, if you are keen to attend but cost is a barrier for you, please contact us directly.
Location
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church, G42 8QZ