Unveiling the origins of MESMA: Introduction of the pioneering art collective at Tbilisi Opera House
The MESMA Foundation, an initiative from the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPOA), launched on September 8th at the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theater. The event was more than just an institutional presentation; it was a synthesis of ceremony, performance, and civic gesture.
The evening was a theatrical representation of the foundation's aspirations, suggesting that culture in Georgia should not only be nurtured but also dramatized and lived collectively. David Sakvarelidze, the evening's director, approached the event as a staging of a new opera, with meticulous attention to every number and transition.
The program was assembled with meticulousness, every number and transition carrying dramaturgical weight. The Trinity Choir (Sameba) and students from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, along with veterans of the Georgian cultural pantheon, embodied the foundation's ethos on stage. Their performance highlighted the importance of supporting young talent and bridging artistic generations.
The choreography of generations during the performance emphasized the need for cultural continuity to be staged, re-staged, and made visible. The participation of Nani Bregvadze, the grande dame of Georgian song, and the Trinity Choir (Sameba) gave the event a sacred undertone. Bregvadze appeared as a symbol of cultural memory in Georgia.
The final performance of the event, 'Tbiliso', transformed the theater into a communal ritual, merging choir, soloists, and audience into a single choral body. The event aimed to create new channels for collaboration in Georgian culture, with the hope of fostering a vibrant and dynamic artistic community.
MESMA Foundation, as explained by director Nini Japaridze, aims to support creative capacities and offer scholarships to young artists, grounded in European standards while respecting local traditions. The launch of the MESMA Foundation at the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theater was a significant step towards achieving this goal.
In conclusion, the MESMA Foundation's launch event was a celebration of Georgian culture, a testament to the power of art to unite and inspire, and a commitment to nurturing and sustaining the country's rich artistic heritage.
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