Alexander Kordzaia

Pianist

Alexander is a native of Tbilisi, the Republic of Georgia was, at the age of 24, the youngest conductor appointed as music director of the Georgia State Cappella and assistant conductor of the National Opera, the two most prestigious posts in the nation.

Conducting engagements have taken him around the world including appearances throughout the former Soviet Union (Bolshoi Theater, Moscow and Philharmonic Halls, Odessa and Petersburg), Europe, Asia and the United States. Since moving to the United States in1991 and furthering his graduate studies at the Juilliard School of Music and Mannes College of Music.

He has served as the music director of several orchestras, presently the University of Richmond Symphony Orchestra, and is in demand as a guest conductor.