As part of this year’s Night Serenades Festival, a moving and memorable masterclass was held for members of the Parents’ Bridge Association—a group supporting children and young people with disabilities. The workshop, led by artist and designer Nino Mirianashvili, offered a creative space filled with expression, imagination, and joy.
Organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Georgia, LEPL Creative Georgia, and Tbilisi City Hall, the event welcomed around 30 participants. Through the universal language of art, these young artists explored the world of color, shape, and optical illusions.
“This has been a tradition for six years now,” shared Nina Tsagareli, Director of the Night Serenades Festival. “Each time, the gratitude and energy these children give us stays with our team long after the festival ends. It’s deeply inspiring.”
For Nino Mirianashvili, the day was emotional and unforgettable: “The children created with such excitement—from black and white sketches to vibrant, colorful illusions. They mixed tones, explored contrasts, and turned simple drawings into magical artworks. Color helps them navigate the world. They interpret it in their own way and share it with others through kindness, creativity, and emotion. For many, art is their clearest, most beautiful form of communication.”
The Night Serenades Festival, which opened in Borjomi on August 20 and continued in Batumi with sold-out concerts and art exhibitions, concludes with two major performances in Tbilisi:
October 9 – Tbilisi State Conservatoire, Grand Hall
Beatrice Venezi (Conductor, Italy), Veriko Tchumburidze (Violin, Georgia/Turkey), Festival Base Orchestra Georgian Virtuosi (First Violin – Lela Mtchedlidze).
Program: Johannes Brahms – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 (arr. Ilan Rechtman), Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48.
October 11 – Balletto di Roma Performs in Georgia for the First Time
The celebrated Italian dance company Balletto di Roma will perform Astor – A Century of Tango, a vibrant tribute to legendary composer Astor Piazzolla: Balletto di Roma (Italy) and Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi (Bandoneon, Italy).
Founded in 1982 in Abkhazia by world-renowned violinist and conductor Liana Isakadze, Night Serenades is Georgia’s longest-running classical music festival. Since 2018, it has been led artistically by Giorgi Issakadze, musician, educator, and nephew of Liana Isakadze.
The festival is organized by Art Alliance, with the ongoing support of major Georgian cultural institutions, city halls, and international partners. Sponsors and partners include Yves Rocher, Piel Naturals, Pavilion Wines, PSP, and Nita Furniture House.
In addition to its concerts, Night Serenades continues to stand out for its dedication to cultural outreach, bringing the transformative power of art and music to communities across Georgia.
By Team GT
