The "Georgian Women Composers Web Portal" was developed as a part of the "Acoustics 2023" (NNLE) project under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Georgia. Its primary objective is to spotlight and promote the contributions of Georgian women composers within the professional-academic music sphere.
Following the project regulations, each stage will spotlight one composer from each decade, totaling ten composers. The portal will encompass encyclopedic information, biographies, creative paths, a comprehensive list of works, merits, available literature, digital audio (MP3), sheet music (PDF) of select works, links, and photos.
The project encountered challenges due to the scarcity and difficulty of obtaining information regarding women composers. Nonetheless, the significance of even minute details discovered during the research was notable. The project also leveraged related materials such as photos, theater history, documentaries, radio and TV archives, press, etc.
Regrettably, the contributions and accomplishments of Georgian female composers remain unknown. It is disheartening to acknowledge that many of these talented individuals operated in obscurity, their names scarcely acknowledged. We anticipate this platform will cultivate greater recognition for an integral facet of Georgian culture: Georgian women composers and their works.
The content featured on the portal is intended to serve as a valuable educational resource and may be utilized as supplementary material within music textbooks. Furthermore, the availability of digital sheet music pieces will enhance the execution of musical compositions during live performances, thereby imbuing them with vitality.
Visitors are cordially invited to embark on an enriching exploration of the artistic works of Georgian women composers on this online platform. Additionally, we invite individuals with a fervent interest to engage in the discovery of new content, in collaboration with the administrative team, thereby contributing to the continuous enhancement and broadening of the platform.