Yorkwoods Library Theatre (Toronto, 28.02.2025)

Unique performance by North American Greek and Georgian dance and vocal ensembles, an evening of vibrant cultural celebration of the rich traditions of Georgian and Greek music and dance.

Performers:

– Georgian Dance Ensemble “Iverioni” – Led by Anano Sephiashvili and Zviadi Aptarashvili;
– Georgian Folk Instrumental Ensemble “Iverioni” – Led by David Sakidze;
– Georgian Folk Singing Ensemble “Iverioni” – Led by Rezo Durglishvili;
– Georgian Dance Ensemble “Kartveli”;
– Greek Dance Ensemble Brotherhood Pontion Toronto “Panagia Soumela” – Led by Anna Kotsaboikidis and Helen Hayes, Musicians: George Michailidis & Kosta Papadopoulos;
– Ana-Maria Khingava;
– Georgian Choir “Ori Shalva”.

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Christmas concert (Oakville 29.12.2024)

This magical concert was about ancient Ukrainian carols and songs that preserved the spirit of a traditional Ukrainian Christmas.

GERDAN is an amazing sixteen member folk singing group from Chernivtsi, Ukraine and their arrangements of traditional folk songs are reinvigorating authentic Ukrainian music.
This tour is happening to support families in Ukraine affected by the war that will need support and rehabilitation in the months and years to come.

Gerdan group members: Kostiuk Anastasiia, Kantemir Pavlo, Yusypchuk Sophiia, Fedorova Maryna, Syrotiuk Yana, Tanasiievych Anastasiia, Surla Kateryna, Helchuk Vladyslav, Pribych Khristian, Surla Olha, Garadzhii Pavlo, Surla Bohdana, Bakriv Oleksandr, Pechereha Anastasiia.

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Flato Markham Theatre (Toronto, 13.12.2024).

Ensemble IVERIONI
“Georgian Echoes in Toronto” concert.
Сhoreography and costumes: Anano Sephiashvili and Zviadi Aptarashvili.

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Leah Posluns Theatre (Toronto – December 6, 2024)

“Alone, completely alone”. Concert with conversations.
The name of Alexey Ivaschenko is known in a variety of genres – from the author’s song to musicals and jazz. Alexey is the author of many popular songs (both in collaboration with Georgy Vasiliev and solo), a guitarist with a special style, co-author and co-director of the musical “NORD-OST”, producer and actor of the musical “An Ordinary Miracle”, many foreign actors, even Bruce Willis, speak Russian in his voice.

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Toronto’s Elgin Theatre, Toronto (November 7, 2024)

Castro Romero Flamenco presents Esencia Flamenca, a mesmerizing evening of choreography by Rosario Castro Romero and Ricardo Castro Romero, accompanied by music from Pablo García, David Monge, and Alberto Funes.

Principal Dancers: Rosario Castro Romero, Ricardo Castro Romero, José Castro Romero. Dancers: Cristel Muñoz, Jessica Rodriguez, José Ibancos. Musicians: Jesus Heredia (guitar), Roman Molla (guitar), Alberto Funes (cante), José Uriarte (percussion).

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