Nino Razmadze

International Research Centre for Traditional Polyphony expresses deep sorrow over the passing of the world-renowned scholar; American researcher referred to as “Father of American Ethnomusicology” Bruno Nettl and extends condolences to his family, international ethnomusicological community and all admirers of Nettl’s creation. We had pleasure of cooperating with this legendary figure and will always remember his benevolence and kindness to the unknown to him young colleagues from a distant country.

First of all, we acknowledge professor Nettl’s great support in Georgian translation of the last, third edition of the book “The Study of Ethnomusicology: Thirty-three Discussions” – the all time and most important book in ethnomusicology. Thanks to his application, we received permission from the University of Illinois to translate the book at a bargain price; which allowed Georgian ethnomusicologists to get familiarized with this unique work.

How can we not appreciate his friendly gesture – to join the 7th International Symposium on Traditional Polyphony (2014) by Skype; which added particular meaning to the Tbilisi Forum.

Young specialists of the Centre – doctoral students Nino Razmadze and Teona Lomsadze will remember the meetings with Prof. Nettle during their scientific-research visits to the USA, throughout their lives. When the great scientist and hospitable host shared to them not only his knowledge, but also the warmth of his family.

Invaluable is Prof. Bruno Nettl’s contribution to the development of contemporary ethnomusicological science. The innovative approaches characteristic of his writings and free thinking will always be exemplary in the history of ethnomusicology.

TMKC also expresses deep condolences to the world-recognized scientist, ′′ Father of American ethnomusicology ′′ and expresses sympathy to his family, the international ethnomusical society and all admirers of Netli's work. We had the happiness to work with this legendary person and will forever remember the kindness and kindness he showed to him unknown young colleagues from a distant country.

First of all, we celebrate Prof. Bruno's great support in ethnomusicology of all time and most important book The Study of Ethnomusicologology: Thirty-Three Discusions in the case of translating the third edition into Georgian - it is based on his intermediate that the University of Illinois gave us permission to translate the book at an affordable price, which gave us the opportunity to learn this unique work for Georgian ethnomusics .....

Or how can we not appreciate his friendly gesture - Skype to the 7th International Symposium of Traditional Multi-Voice in 2014, whose participation has acquired a special scale from the Tbilisi Forum.

Our center's young staff - Dr. Nino Razmadze and Teo Lomsadze will be followed by meetings for a lifetime Prof. During their scientific and research visits to America with Nettle, when a great scientist and hospitable host shared the warmth of his family with knowledge.

Prof is priceless. Bruno Netli's year in the development of modern ethnomusic menus. Innovative approaches characterized by his writings and free thinking will remain an example in the history of ethnomusicology.

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International Research Centre for Traditional Polyphony expresses deep sorrow over the passing of the world-renowned scholar; American researcher referred to as “Father of American Ethnomusicology” Bruno Nettl and extends condolences to his family, international ethnomusicological community and all admirers of Nettl’s creation. We had pleasure of cooperating with this legendary figure and will always remember his benevolence and kindness to the unknown to him young colleagues from a distant country.

First of all, we acknowledge professor Nettl’s great support in Georgian translation of the last, third edition of the book “The Study of Ethnomusicology: Thirty-three Discussions” – the all time and most important book in ethnomusicology. Thanks to his application, we received permission from the University of Illinois to translate the book at a bargain price; which allowed Georgian ethnomusicologists to get familiarized with this unique work.

How can we not appreciate his friendly gesture – to join the 7th International Symposium on Traditional Polyphony (2014) by Skype; which added particular meaning to the Tbilisi Forum.

Young specialists of the Centre – doctoral students Nino Razmadze and Teona Lomsadze will remember the meetings with Prof. Nettle during their scientific-research visits to the USA, throughout their lives. When the great scientist and hospitable host shared to them not only his knowledge, but also the warmth of his family.

Invaluable is Prof. Bruno Nettl’s contribution to the development of contemporary ethnomusicological science. The innovative approaches characteristic of his writings and free thinking will always be exemplary in the history of ethnomusicology.