Opera Gala
Sarajishvili & InaSvili
Georgian opera has a place in world history. Opera Gala carries this legacy forward.
This year, for the first time in Georgia, Opera Gala will take place - an annual opera event dedicated to Vano Sarajishvili and Sandro Inashvili.
Opera Gala will return every year, bringing Georgia’s rich operatic heritage into the present through a contemporary vision.The project aims to unite Georgian and international artists, support emerging talent, introduce Georgian opera to wider audiences, and strengthen Georgia’s presence on the global opera map.
With Special Invite
Ketevan Kemoklidze
The special guest of Opera Gala 2026 is internationally acclaimed
Georgian mezzo-soprano Ketevan Kemoklidze.
Ketevan Kemoklidze is one of Georgia’s most distinguished artists on the international opera stage. Her career spans some of the world’s leading opera houses and prestigious international festivals, where she has performed numerous major roles.
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The event brings together operatic arias, theatrical episodes, live storytelling, and unique archival materials, presenting the lives, friendship, and artistic legacy of Vano Sarajishvili and Sandro Inashvili through a contemporary stage interpretation.
The program features works from both Georgian and international operatic repertoire, including arias from Abesalom and Eteri, Daisi, Carmen, and more.
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Idea Development presents Opera Gala.
For Idea Development, supporting culture is one of the company’s core values. The company believes that the most meaningful projects emerge when history and the present come together.
Opera Gala is a natural extension of this vision — a cultural initiative dedicated to presenting Georgia’s operatic heritage in a contemporary context while supporting the professional growth of the next generation of opera artists.
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Opera Gala – Sarajishvili & Inashvili is a new cultural project named after two distinguished figures of Georgian opera, Vano Sarajishvili and Sandro Inashvili. Its primary mission is to present and promote Georgia’s operatic heritage through a contemporary perspective, while providing professional support and new opportunities for young Georgian singers.
The project was founded by a team of young professionals and entrepreneurs who believe that supporting culture is an essential part of a country’s development. Opera Gala grew out of their shared vision and desire to contribute to Georgian culture and bring the country’s operatic legacy to life for a new generation.
A distinctive aspect of the project is its personal and family connection to Georgia’s operatic heritage. Among the members of the initiative are Inga Gotsiridze-Ferly, granddaughter of Sandro Inashvili, and her son, Aleksandre Tavkhelidze. This family connection creates a meaningful bridge between the past and the future.
The project’s co-founders also include Davit and Giorgi Potskhveria, who, together with Aleksandre Tavkhelidze, manage a diversified business portfolio.
The portfolio includes Idea Development, one of Georgia’s leading real estate development companies and the presenter of this year’s Opera Gala, as well as Oxon Solutions, a private investment management and business consulting company supporting this year’s event.
Another important area of their business activity is the development of luxury and premium brands in the Georgian market through Lynx Motors and Lynx Retail.Their portfolio also includes Mkisa, an agricultural company operating almond and blueberry orchards.Davit Potskhveria is also the co-founder and CEO of Black Sea Petroleum, Georgia’s first oil refining company.
Operating in the energy sector, the company contributes to the development of Georgia’s energy industry.The project is co-authored by Nika Tsulukidze, an active advocate and promoter of Georgian culture whose long-standing work has been closely connected with raising awareness of Georgian art and cultural heritage. His involvement in Opera Gala reflects a shared commitment to showcasing Georgia’s operatic legacy and creating new opportunities for emerging artists.
At the heart of Opera Gala is a shared vision -shaped by respect for culture, personal connections, and a deep appreciation of Georgia’s operatic heritage. The initiative brings together history, people, and a contemporary perspective to ensure that the legacy of Vano Sarajishvili and Sandro Inashvili is brought to life for a new generation and carried forward into the future.
