22.07.25
19:30 - 21:00Allerheiligen-Hofkirche München
Residenzstr. 1, 80333 München – U-Bhf. Odeonsplatz
Admission from 18:30
As part of Into the Open summer tour 2025, the renowned Shavnabada Choir is now coming to Munich for the first time to present musical dialects from different regions of Georgia. The concert will seamlessly blend both simple and intricate Georgian polyphonic pieces, offering a diverse musical experience. The performance will include a rich collection of Georgian music, featuring melismatic compositions, melodious lyrical songs, the Guruli “Krimanchuli“(a distinctive yodeling style), and the resonant tones of age-old traditional instruments, some dating back ten centuries.
The repertoire encompasses traditional Christian and pagan hymns as well as fragments of contemporary Georgian music. Notably, each musical piece in the concert will be introduced with a preface, providing the audience with the stories behind the songs.
David Tsintsadze, Artistic Director
Established in early 2005, the Folk Ensemble Shavnabada is a major presence in the realm of Georgian polyphonic singing, originating from the vibrant city of Tbilisi, Georgia. Our mission, since inception, has been rooted in the preservation and promotion of Georgian polyphonic singing— recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of humanity's oral intangible heritage in 2001.
Dedicated to breathing life into this cultural treasure, over the years, Shavnabada members have tirelessly sought and resurrected numerous folk masterpieces. Our journey has taken us on expeditions across diverse regions of Georgia, where we uncovered hidden musical pieces and shared these timeless songs both locally and on international stages. Shavnabada has produced over 10 audio albums, featuring a blend of Georgian folk polyphonic music and educational editions of traditional Georgian chants.
Allerheiligen-Hofkirche facade
Concert hall inside
A place of special charisma
It took many years for the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche to be reopened to the public after its destruction in the Second World War - not as a church, but as a concert hall.
The former royal court church owes its special aura to the extensive and award-winning restoration work, which was only completed in 2003 - a gain for Munich's venues, which have been enriched by an important piece of historical architecture.
Into the Open (ITO) is the music festival of the new generation. It connects - across national borders and genres. It brings together people who love classical music and want to experience it in a new way. And it connects different art forms. Outstanding young musicians from all over the world present classical music together with artists from other genres such as dance, theatre or visual arts. The result is a unique experience...!
The concert is part of the Into the Open Summer Tour 2025, ITO's first appearance in Munich.
