Music director and principal conductor of the Georgian Philharmonic Orchestra; composer and solo pianist. Founder of the contemporary music festival Contrapunkt. A favorite student of the renowned composer Giya Kancheli.
EDUCATION
Received musical education at the Tbilisi State Conservatory (Composition Department). Studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. During his studies, Nikoloz Rachveli attended masterclasses with composers such as Pierre Boulez, Luciano Berio, Michael Jarrell, and others.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Laureate of the Rustaveli Prize and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in Georgia. As a composer for theatrical productions, Nikoloz Rachveli has received various awards for best music, including the Croatian National Prize and the Georgian National Prize.
REPERTOIRE
Nikoloz closely collaborates with Georgian composers. A special place in his creative life is dedicated to Giya Kancheli and his works.
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY
As conductor of the Georgian Philharmonic Orchestra,Nikoloz has performed at various venues worldwide, including concert halls in Athens, Frankfurt, Paris, Berlin, Brussels, Strasbourg, Tallinn, Hamburg, and others.