Otar Gordeli

1928 - 1994

Georgian

Summary

Born in Tiflis [Tbilisi], Gordeli studied piano and composition at the
Tiflis Conservatory followed by graduate work in composition at the
Moscow Conservatory. After his return to Georgia, he headed the Georgian
Musical-Choreographic Society, taught at the Tbilisi Conservatory and
was active in the Composers' Union. In 1966, he was made an "Honored
Worker in the Arts" of Georgia. Gordeli is the author of works ranging
from operetta, symphonic and choral music to film scores; his Concertino
for flute and orchestra, composed in 1958, remains among his most
popular scores.

Performances

26th February 2026

SOLOISTS
Levin Kapur
PERFORMERS
University of Puget Sound
CONDUCTOR
Dr Anna Jensen
LOCATION
University of Puget Sound Schneebeck Concert Hall, Tacoma, WA, United States of America

1st March 2026

SOLOISTS
Sunan Shao; Khia Ingram
PERFORMERS
Truman State University Symphony Orchestra
CONDUCTOR
Paul Grobey
LOCATION
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall, Kirksville, MO, United States of America

6th March 2026

SOLOISTS
Lily DesGroseilliers flute
PERFORMERS
ETSU Orchestra
CONDUCTOR
David Kovac
LOCATION
ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City, TN, United States of America

3rd May 2026

SOLOISTS
Ellen Redman;
PERFORMERS
Holyoke Civic Symphony
CONDUCTOR
David Kidwell
LOCATION
Holyoke Community Center, Holyoke, MA, United States of America