Luka Gadelia about the festival in Pitsunda: it is celebration of soul and music

<i>On the International festival "Organ evenings in Pitsunda".</i><br>
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<b>Sukhum. September 13. Apsnypress. Lana Tsvizhba.</b>  The art director of the State Concert Hall Pitsunda Temple, People's Artist of Abkhazia Marina Shamba told Apsnypress that the festival takes place since 1977, its founder - the organist, teacher Leonid Roizman. However, during the War of Abkhazia festival was suspended. "But when life was adjusted, I wanted to renew these festivals, because we have great acoustics and organ", - said People's Artist.
 
 According to Marina Shamba, every year the festival invites organists from different countries. "This year it will be attended by organists from Vienna, Novosibirsk, Moscow and Kaliningrad", - Shamba said.
 
 "We are delighted that the day when we can delight the listener has come",  - said Marina Shamba. At the same time, she noted that there is a review book in the Organ Hall in which viewers leave their impressions after the show. "According to the records in the book it can be understood that organ concerts evoke enthusiasm of people, they are happy to visit such a place", - said Marina Shamba.
 
 For his part, the winner of international competitions, soloist of the Abkhazian State Philharmonic, organist Luka Gadelia told that playing at home, in Abkhazia, he feels special emotions. "On the one hand, it is responsibility, on the other hand - give support. Participation in the festival is very important, because we communicate with musicians, exchange experience. This is a celebration of music and soul. I choose the program very carefully ", - said Gadelia.
 
The festival takes place from 12 to 16 September in Pitsunda, at 17:00 and 20:00.