24 December 2022
The new generation of opera singers, selected on the basis of the competition, presented a new production of Giacomo Puccini’s famous opera “La bohème” at the Opera and Ballet Theater. The life and history of the young artists living in the Latin Quarter of Paris came to life on stage. Akaki Gugushvili played the role of Marcello on December 24, 2022.
28 November 2022
On November 28, 2022, a gala concert dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Tbilisi State Conservatorie Opera Studio was held. In addition to Georgian opera stars and the guest orchestra of the Opera Studio, students of the Conservatorie also participated in the concert. Akaki Gugushvili performed the duet Absalom and Murman from the opera “Absalom and Eteri.”
22 November 2022
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Conservatorie Opera Studio, Giacomo Puccini’s one-act opera “Gianni Schicchi” was performed in the Great Hall of the Conservatorie on November 22, 2022. Akaki Gugushvili performed the role of Gianni Schicchi.
23-24 September 2022
On September 23-24 2022, the 171-th season of the Zakaria Paliashvili Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre was traditionally opened with Z. Paliashvili opera “Abesalom and Eteri.” Akaki Gugushvili made his debut with the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre troupe, playing the role of the Majordomo.
26 March 2023
On March 26, the the Opera Studio presented another premiere of G. Donizetti’s L’elisir D’amore in the Great Hall of the Tbilisi State Conservatory, where Akaki Gugushvili played the role of Dulkamara.
18 November 2023
On November 18, 2023, the Opera Studio of V. Sarajishvili Tbilisi State Conservatoire presented the first performance of the autumn season of the 2023-2024 academic year, “The Marriage of Figaro” by V. A. Mozart, where baritone Akaki Gugushvili sang among other performers. He appeared in front of the audience as Figaro, the Count’s servant.
31 July2024
Georgian performer Akaki Gugushvili took the stage in Italy, performing the lead role in Don Pasquale. The production, directed by Maestro Roberto Scandiuzzi with musical direction by Anna Brandolini, was held in the picturesque town of Lonato del Garda.
12 and 17 April 2025
After 130 Years, Massenet’s One-Act Opera Returns to the Tbilisi Opera Stage
After more than a century, the renowned French composer Jules Massenet’s one-act opera La Navarraise has returned to the stage of the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre. The premiere performances took place on April 12 and 17, with the role of Garrido performed by rising baritone Akaki Gugushvili.
29 and 31 March 2025
This time, on March 29th and 31st at 5:00 PM, an opera excerpts evening was held on the stage of the Great Hall of the V. Sarajishvili Tbilisi State Conservatoire, featuring excerpts from Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohème” and Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” During this event, Akaki Gugushvili performed the role of Rigoletto in front of the audience.”
