Georgian musician, composer and teacher Vazha Azarashvili died at the age of 87. Relatives of the Azarashvili family confirm this information.
Vazha Azarashvili graduated from the Tbilisi State Conservatory named after Vano Sarajishvili in 1961. Since 1961, in parallel with his creative activities, he was also engaged in teaching activities. Since 1971 - teacher at the Tbilisi State Conservatory named after Sarajishvili, professor (1988); In 1994, he became artistic director of the Georgian State Philharmonic. In 1998-2007, Azarashvili headed the Union of Composers of Georgia.
Vazha Azarashvili wrote a lot for pop performers, in particular for Nani Bregvadze, VIA “75” and others.
His creations are distinguished by a variety of genres: symphonic, chamber-instrumental, musical and pop; The main direction is instrumental and pop music.