Zakaria Paliashvili "Abesalom and Eteri" Opera

Celebrate the 175th season opening with Zakaria Paliashvili's opera "Abesalom and Eteri" at the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre on September 19 and 20, 2026, starting at 19:00. This classical opera in three acts features the Tbilisi Z. Paliashvili Opera and Ballet State Theatre's soloists, chorus, and orchestra, alongside the Georgian National Ballet SUKHISHVILEBI. The production is conducted by Zaza Azmaiparashvili and directed by Gizo Zhordania, with set, costume, and lighting designed by Georgi Alexi-Meskhishvili. Choreography is by Iliko Sukhishvili, and video projections by David Matchavariani. Note that latecomers will only be admitted at the first interval, a dress code is mandatory (shorts are not allowed), and children under 6 years old are permitted only at day performances.