Tbilisi Opera And Ballet Theatre
Tbilisi State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre is situated on Rustaveli Avenue, in the center of Tbilisi, Georgia. It is the oldest opera house in Georgia. The Tbilisi Opera has hosted opera stars such as Montserrat Caballé and José Carreras. It was the venue for the gala concert in celebration of the inauguration of President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili. and has held many ballet performances.
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