The International Black Sea Festival “Batumi Rhapsody” presents – II International Vocal Academy Week
"The Golden Voice of Opera"

On September 19-28, the city of Batumi will host singers, artists, and leaders of the world's academic music and theater industries - the International Vocal Academy of Vocalists Week "Golden Voice of Opera"

Invited world-famous mentors and singers:

– Marcelo Alvarez (Argentina)
– Valentin Peytchinov (USA/Bulgaria)
– Mathieu Abel (France)

– Press conference – September 19, 12:00
– Opening Ceremony – September 19, 2:00 PM, Batumi I. Chavchavadze Drama Theater

– Masterclasses – September 19-27, Batumi Z. Paliashvili Music School

– Pietro Mascani’s immortal opera “The Dignity of the Village” – September 26, 20:00, Batumi I. Chavchavadze Drama Theater, with the participation of invited world stars – Elmina Hassan and Andrés Sanchez Yoglar, the Festival Orchestra and the State Capella, conductor David Mukeria

– Gala concert – September 28, 8:00 PM, Batumi I. Chavchavadze Drama Theater, conductors: David Mukeria and Mamuka Alafishvili