Irma Gigani

Irma Gigani was born in 1996 in Tbilisi. She was 5 years old when she entered Tbilisi Z. Paliashvili N1 Central Music School and studied under L. Firashvili. At the same age she played J.S. Bach f-moll piano concerto (conductor Revaz Takidze).In 2002 she became laureate and winner of Grand orize at Minerbio !! International Competition, Italy. the same year she participated in the marathon of "Gifted Children" at Liana Isakadze's International Art festival.In 2003 at the 3rd Republican Competition of musician-Performers 9out of competition due to age) was awarded a special prize by the Embassy of USA in Georgia.Since 2003 she is the participant of the festivals held by V. Spivakov Fund. She is a scholar of V.Spivakov and UNESCO International Fund. Irma Gigani participates in different international festivals.In 2005 she continued her musical education under Maya Narimanidze.In 2006-2008 Irma performs as in Gerogia as abroad. Should be mentioned her concert held with Ankara Simphony Orchastra in Ankara (Tuerkey), organized by V. Spivakov Fund and her recital at Nice Opera Theatre ( France, organized by UNESCO.Since 2009 Irma has been studying at Tbilisi V. Sarajishivli Musical Seminary under professor Tengiz Amirejibi. the same year was issued her CD with Israel Camerata (conductor Avner Biron).In 2010 by the initiative of Tbilisi State Conservatory and Poland Embassy in Georgia was held F. Chopin Competition where Irma Gigani won First Prize and Special Award for the best performance of the Georgian composer's masterpiece.Irma Gigani leads an active concert life.