Rustavi Ensemble, A Filetta

The Rustavi Ensemble from Georgia brings their deep and sonorous voices, purity and melancholic tones, introducing Barbican audiences to the distinct traditional Georgian polyphonic sound.

Their wistful music with its dramatic key changes and at times unusual harmonies creates an immersive and meditative atmosphere with a spiritual quality.

Polyphonic vocal ensemble A Filetta is one of Corsica's leading singing groups characterised by their inventiveness and continued enthusiasm.

Their principle objective since their foundation in 1978 has been the preservation of the islands oral heritage and although their work has also taken them beyond their native shores, they have always stayed anchored in their homeland's traditions.