He received the prestigious USSR State Prize for his contributions to music.
He was also named a People's Artist of the Georgian SSR, highlighting his influence in his home country.
Kancheli was awarded the Order of Honour, further acknowledging his artistic achievements.
Biography
Early Life
Giya Kancheli was born on August 10, 1935, in Tbilisi, Georgia. He emerged as a prominent composer in the Soviet and Georgian music scenes, known for his unique musical language that often juxtaposed slow, minor-mode melodies with subdued, anguished string discords. His early life in Georgia greatly influenced his artistic development, shaping the emotional depth and complexity of his compositions.
Career
Kancheli's career spanned several decades, during which he composed seven symphonies and a liturgy for viola and orchestra titled "Mourned by the Wind." His Fourth Symphony premiered in the United States in 1978, performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra under Yuri Temirkanov. The cultural thaw of Glasnost allowed Kancheli to gain international recognition, leading to frequent commissions and performances across Europe and North America. He was championed by notable musicians such as Lera Auerbach and Mstislav Rostropovich, and his works were regularly recorded, particularly by ECM Records.
Legacy
Kancheli's contributions to music were recognized with numerous awards, including the USSR State Prize and the Wolf Prize in Arts. He served as the music director of the Rustaveli Theatre in Tbilisi for two decades, where he composed the opera "Music for the Living." Kancheli passed away on October 2, 2019, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to influence contemporary classical music.
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Discography
New Seasons2015
- 1.Violin Concerto no. 2 “The American Four Seasons”: 1. Prologue1:38
- 2.Violin Concerto no. 2 “The American Four Seasons”: 2. Movement I6:28
- 3.Violin Concerto no. 2 “The American Four Seasons”: 3. Song no. 14:06
- 4.Violin Concerto no. 2 “The American Four Seasons”: 4. Movement II11:13
- 5.Violin Concerto no. 2 “The American Four Seasons”: 5. Song no. 22:29
- 6.Violin Concerto no. 2 “The American Four Seasons”: 6. Movement III6:19
- 7.Violin Concerto no. 2 “The American Four Seasons”: 7. Song no. 32:50
- 8.Violin Concerto no. 2 “The American Four Seasons”: 8 Movement IV7:05
- 9.Estonian Lullaby2:11
- 10.Ex Contrario29:59
- 11.In the Mood for Love: Yumeji’s Theme3:25
Music for Violin and Piano2014
- 1.Sonata for Violin and Piano: I. Movement I7:27
- 2.Sonata for Violin and Piano: II. Movement II7:53
- 3.Sonata for Violin and Piano: III. Movement III7:06
- 4.Time … and again24:28
- 5.Conversio10:10
Themes from the Songbook2011
- 1.Herio Bichebo from Earth, This Is Your Son3:44
- 2.Theme from Bear’s Kiss3:27
- 3.Main theme from The Crucibles3:23
- 4.Theme from As You Like It5:52
- 5.Theme from Don Quixote, Var. I2:31
- 6.Theme from Hamlet, Var. I1:20
- 7.Theme from King Lear1:56
- 8.Theme from Don Quixote, Var. II1:54
- 9.Main theme from Kin-Dza-Dza2:39
- 10.Main theme from The Role For A Beginner2:29
- 11.Theme from Twelfth Night1:57
- 12.Main theme from Cinema1:38
- 13.Theme from Hamlet, Var. II1:35
- 14.Waltz from Richard III2:10
- 15.Theme from Mimino2:52
- 16.Theme from Don Quixote, Var. III1:46
- 17.Main theme from When Almonds Blossomed5:51
- 18.Waltz from The Eccentrics3:10
- 19.Theme from Hamlet, Var. III4:16
- 20.Herio Bichebo from Earth, This Is Your Son, Var. II5:17
Little Imber2008
- 1.Amao Omi26:20
- 2.Little Imber35:44
Styx, The Myrrh-Bearer2007
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Light Sorrow / Mourned by the Wind2006
- 1.Mourned by the Wind: I. Molto largo9:38
- 2.Mourned by the Wind: II. Allegro moderato7:11
- 3.Mourned by the Wind: III. Larghetto7:44
- 4.Mourned by the Wind: IV. Andante maestoso12:10
- 5.Light Sorrow32:08
Simi / Mourned by the Wind2005
- 1.Simi26:49
- 2.Mourned by the Wind: I. Largo9:31
- 3.Mourned by the Wind: II. Allegro moderato8:13
- 4.Mourned by the Wind: III. Larghetto6:49
- 5.Mourned by the Wind: IV. Andante maestoso13:35
In l’istesso tempo2005
- 1.Time … and Again25:33
- 2.V & V12:35
- 3.Piano Quartet in l’istesso tempo26:06
Music for Film and Theater2005
- 1.Prologi1:45
- 2.Sait Midixar4:26
- 3.Kviteli Potlebi3:05
- 4.Zgvis Simgera3:36
- 5.Mogoneba1:08
- 6.L'amour et la Mer5:12
- 7.Interludia2:50
- 8.Chemi Qalaqi4:05
- 9.Sevda7:06
- 10.Ar Daidardo0:42
- 11.Dialodi2:36
- 12.Qari Qris4:11
- 13.Ikidet, Ikidet0:33
- 14.Da Gazafxuli Xo Mainc Mova6:09
- 15.Grushes Tema1:03
- 16.Tetri Qvebi3:26
- 17.Reg-taimi0:41
- 18.Interludia2:13
- 19.King Lear, My Lord6:12
- 20.Richardis Tema0:50
- 21.Is Aq Aris1:16
- 22.Samshoblo Rogorc Upali5:03
- 23.... Epilogi1:00
Diplipito2004
- 1.Diplipito28:13
- 2.Valse Boston29:07
Kancheli: Styx / Gubaidulina: Viola Concerto2002
- 1.Styx34:33
- 2.Concerto for Viola and Orchestra35:18
Magnum Ignotum2000
- 1.Simi28:18
- 2.Magnum Ignotum22:18
Trauerfarbenes Land2000
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Lament1999
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Symphonies 1 & 21998
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Caris Mere1997
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Pärt: Symphony no. 3 / Fratres / Kancheli: Symphony no. 31996
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Exil1995
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Symphonies 2 & 71995
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Abii ne viderem1995
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Symphonies no. 6 & no. 7 "Epilogue"1995
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Symphonies 1, 4, 51995
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Symphonies nos. 1 & 7 / Liturgy for Viola and Orchestra1993
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Symphonies no. 4 & no. 51992
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Kancheli: Vom Winde beweint / Schnittke: Konzert für Viola und Orchester1992
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- Record label
- ECM Records
Achievements
- Award
- Wolf Prize in Arts
- Award
- People's Artist of the USSR
- Award
- Order of Honour
- Award
- Shota Rustaveli State Prize
- Award
- People's artist of the Georgian SSR
- Award
- USSR State Prize
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Gia Kantšel, Gija Alexandrowitsch Kantscheli, Gija Kantscheli, Giya Alexandrovich Kancheli, Giya Kancheli, Giya Kanchelli
Gia Kancheli was a Georgian composer. He was born in Tbilisi, Georgia, and resided in Belgium in later life.
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