Paata Burchuladze
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Born in Tbilisi, he received his vocal education in his hometown under Olimpi Khelashvili. He was selected for finishing studies under Giulietta Simionato and Edoardo Mueller at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. After debut, he embarked on a 35-year-long musical career during which he made appearances at leading opera houses around the world. In 1981, he emerged as the winner of the Voci Verdiane international vocal competition in Busseto, going on to win the gold medal and first prize at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow the following year. In 1985, he triumphed again at the International Luciano Pavarotti Competition. He proceeded to cause a major sensation at London’s Royal Opera House, where he made his debut with Ramfis/AIDA, alongside Katia Ricciarelli and Luciano Pavarotti, conducted by Zubin Mehta.
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“I have no doubt Paata Burchuladze will remain in the history of opera as one of the most outstanding performers of all times”.
Lucciano Pavarotti
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Upcoming performances
Eugene Onegin
Tschaikowsky
When
June 5, 7, 10, 13
Where
Staatsoper Hamburg
ONE OF THE VIDEOS
Verdi
AIDA – Introduction
https://youtu.be/u249DhGIHKYOne of the most important performances (La Scala, 1986)
Starring: MARIA CHIARA – LUCIANO PAVAROTTI – PAATA BURCHULADZE – GHENA DIMITROVA – NICOLAI GHIAUROV – JUAN PONS
News
Auditions in Georgia
Paata Burchuladze’s vocal studio and the Iavnana Foundation invite all young people aged 18 to 22 who think they have a good operatic voice. The winner will start his studies under my guidance and, if necessary, we will provide him with accommodation in Tbilisi and a scholarship. Auditions will be held from 12 to 22 September in the following cities of Georgia – Gori, Kutaisi, Batumi, Tsalenjikha, Telavi, Tbilisi.
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Master-class in Tbilisi State Conservatory
Paata Burchuladze held a master-class with new generation of vocalists in Tbilisi State Conservatory. Georgia is really rich in beautiful voices and talents. Thanks to the host of the evening Datuna Aladashvili for the cooperation.
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Anniversary of Yuri Temirkanov
On 15th of December Paata Burchuladze took part in a gala concert marking the 80th anniversary of a renowned conductor Yuri Temirkanov. The concert was held in the D.D. Shostakovich St. Petersburg Academic Philharmonia.
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Celebrating 40 years in opera
On 29 May the Mikhailovsky Theatre staged a gala concert to mark the fortieth anniversary of Paata Burchuladze’s debut as an artist. International opera stars congratulated outstanding singer.
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News
Auditions in Georgia
Paata Burchuladze’s vocal studio and the Iavnana Foundation invite all young people aged 18 to 22 who think they have a good operatic voice. The winner will start his studies under my guidance and, if necessary, we will provide him with accommodation in Tbilisi and a scholarship. Auditions will be held from 12 to 22 September in the following cities of Georgia – Gori, Kutaisi, Batumi, Tsalenjikha, Telavi, Tbilisi.
READ MORE
Master-class in Tbilisi State Conservatory
Paata Burchuladze held a master-class with new generation of vocalists in Tbilisi State Conservatory. Georgia is really rich in beautiful voices and talents. Thanks to the host of the evening Datuna Aladashvili for the cooperation.
READ MORE
Anniversary of Yuri Temirkanov
On 15th of December Paata Burchuladze took part in a gala concert marking the 80th anniversary of a renowned conductor Yuri Temirkanov. The concert was held in the D.D. Shostakovich St. Petersburg Academic Philharmonia.
READ MORE
Celebrating 40 years in opera
On 29 May the Mikhailovsky Theatre staged a gala concert to mark the fortieth anniversary of Paata Burchuladze’s debut as an artist. International opera stars congratulated outstanding singer.
READ MORE
SOME OF THE
Roles
Boris Godunov
M.P. Mussorgsky
Boris Godunov
Don Carlos
G. Verdi
Rey Felipe
Attila
G. Verdi
Attila
The Tsar’s Bride
N. Rimsky-Korsakov
V. S. Sobakin
Khovanchina
M.P. Mussorgsky
Dosifei