Thursday August 30, 2018. At Koropi Municipal Open-Theater
“Park of Dexameni” was successfully presented the opera “Trachiniae” in the stage
direction of soprano Irini Konsta. Applause, autographs and enthusiasm from the
audience for the great protagonist Irini Konsta.
The dramatic soprano Irene Konsta directed and starred in
the tragic role of Deianira literally giving soul to this great role of the
opera Trachiniae.
She filled the scene with her presence and her amazing
performance, keeping the audience locked up to the end of the opera that ran
with longing to congratulate her, touch her and take pictures with her. This is
the magic of the opera, to lead the performer and the viewer into a magical
world.
Sophocles' lyrical tragedy directed by soprano Irene Konsta
and music by Panagiotis Karousos was successfully presented by the Municipality
of Kropia at the Open Municipal Theater of Square of Koropi Park, in the
presence of the Mayor of Kropia, Mr. Dimitrios Kiousis and many people.
The lyric tragedy Trachiniae by Panagiotis Karousos was
directed by the diva of the Greek opera Irini Konsta, which wooed the viewers,
with her beautiful theatrical appearance and her enormous, astonishing voice.
Generally acknowledged by audiences and critics, the
beautiful soprano Irini Konsta in the role of Deianira was a magical presence
that fixes you. Her voice highlights the wonderful arias of the opera enters
the drama of the tragic heroine and lives, and with her lives and the audience
excited by the magic of high art.
In the role of Hercules, bass Vasilis Asimakopoulos was
unique with rare vocal powers and interpretive talent, giving to the role of
Hercules a remarkable tragedy.
Soprano Irini Konsta and bass Vasilis Asimakopoulos, two
incomparable actors, mythical, interpreted the duet "Hercules and
Deianira" giving moments of high art.
The talented soprano-coloratura Rea Voudouri in the role of
Makaria was very theatrical giving a light note in the deep drama of the work.
In the melodic duet, Hyllos and Makaria, Rea Voudouri and Orfeas Tsarekas sang
wonderful.
The remarkable mezzo Katerina Botoni in the role of Alkmene
was impeccable, she showed all her affection to the afflicted Deianira, endured
as a tragic figure silently.
The dynamic tenor Theodoros Birakos in the role of
Eurystheus sang the king's aria and the duet with bass Vasilis Asimakopoulos,
pleased the audience.
Exceptional soprano Mariza Kioseoglou played and sang the
role of Iole, especially was touching in the scene of her death by Deianira.
Bass Orpheas Tsarekas sang the role of Hyllus with nice
vocal tones and appeared particularly in the amazing duel "Hyllus and
Makaria" with fine soprano Rea Voudouri.
The interpretation of the artists and the highly aesthetic
value of the great soprano Irini Konsta highlighted the opera
"Trachiniae" as an opera of a classical repertoire. The talented pianist Pantelis Legakis had the musical
direction on the piano.
Composer Panagiotis Karousos thanked the Municipality of
Kropia and Mayor Dimitrios Kiousis for their creative cooperation in the
promotion of the Greek opera. Among the attendees were the famous mezzo-soprano
of the Lyrical Stage Maria Marketou, Mr. Drivas Athanasios, Director of the
42nd Junior High School of Athens, and others.
The contemporary masterpiece "Trachiniae" by
Panagiotis Karousos shocked the audience with a deep romantic musical drama who
stole the stunning performance.
It should be noted that Panagiotis Karousos's
"Trachiniae" opera had a triumphant debut at the Lincoln Center in
New York on March 26, 2016 under the name "Olympic Flame". On July 5,
2016, re-appeared in the United States at the Athens Square Park Summer
Festival 2016 presented with American opera singers organized by Billy
Chrissochos.
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| Panagiotis Karousos, Irini Konsta, Mayor Dimitrios Kiousis |
