Participation of famous Greek music composer Panagiotis Karousos in World Music Day with three concerts

 

Participation of the composer Panagiotis Karoussos in the European Music Day - World Music Day with three concerts

Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 7:00 PM - Ancient Nemea

Concert by the composer Panagiotis Karoussos at the Temple of Nemean Zeus in Ancient Nemea with the collaboration of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Corinth

Classical Music Lyric Concert and Ancient Orchesis: "Eros anikate machan", The Hymn to Love III stop from Antigone by Sophocles and arias and chorales from the operas "Prometheus Bound" by Aeschylus, and Homer's Iliad. Participating: Musical Ensemble "Rhapsodoi", Maria Kokka (soprano), Rhea Voudouri (soprano), Harry Giann (baritone), Yiannis Darrios (tenor), Glykeria Moraitaki (saxophone), Christiana Manou (piano), Panagiotis Karousos, (composer). Presentation: Rhea Voudouri. Ioannis Galanis, World Philosophical Forum

Sunday, June 22, 2025 - Time: 9:00 PM - Concerto Café Artistic

- Majer 18 & Maisonos, Metaxourgeio, Admission: €10 (Tel. 210524 3330)

Concert with works of poetry set to music by the internationally renowned composer Panagiotis Karousos at Concerto Café Artistic, in the neoclassical building of the National Conservatory in the center of Athens, as part of the celebration of European Music Day.

Participating: Musical Ensemble "Rhapsodoi", Maria Kokka (soprano), Rhea Voudouri (soprano), Harry Giann (baritone), Yiannis Darrios (tenor), Christiana Manou (piano), Panagiotis Karousos, (composer).

Sunday, June 29, 2025 - Time: 1:00 PM - Great Stoa of Artemis Bravronia (Bravrona)

Concert by composer Panagiotis Karousos at the Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Artemis Bravronia with ancient orchestra performance and presentation of hymns, in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica within the framework of the events of the European Music Day 2025 festival.

Participating: Musical Ensemble "Rapsodes" and Lyric Soloists with Ancient Orchestra, Maria Kokka, Rhea Voudouri, Yannis Darrios, Christiana Manou, Harry Giann, Panagiotis Karousos

"Love is not able to fight", The hymn to love III stop from Sophocles' Antigone, "Dance of Artemis".

Duet and choral arias from the operas "Prometheus Bound" by Aeschylus, and Homer's Iliad. Homeric Hymn to the Goddess Aphrodite.

Paquita © Teatro alla Scala

Virna Toppi, Massimo Garon, Martina Arduino, Timofej Andrijashenko.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Until June 26 Paquita is on stage, the choreographic creation of Pierre Lacotte that brings the ballet pantomime to the stage. In the first act, in fact, the dance gives way to a long sequence almost entirely mimicked, in which gestures replace words.

The listening of enemies, the exchange of glasses, the escape through the chimney: each action, choreographed with precision, returns the charm of a danced narrative that made such history.

Martina Arduino and Timofej Andrijashenko play alternately with the other two leading couples the roles of Paquita and Lucien d’Hervilly, on the music of Ludwig Minkus and Edmé Deldevez.

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Until 26 June, Paquita is on stage at La Scala in the choreographic creation by Pierre Lacotte that brings the pantomime ballet back to the stage. In the first act, dance gives way to a long, almost entirely mimed sequence in which gestures replace words.

Overhearing the enemies, switching the goblets, escaping through the fireplace – each action, precisely choreographed, revives the charm of a danced narrative that has shaped the history of the genre.

Martina Arduino and Timofej Andrijashenko alternate with the other two leading couples in the roles of Paquita and Lucien d’Hervilly, to music by Ludwig Minkus and Edmé Deldevez.

L'Opera lirica dal Loggione & Musica in Opera

Teatro alla Scala

Martina Arduino, Timofej Andrijashenko.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Timofej Andrijashenko.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Chiara Borge, Martina Arduino, Timofej Andrijashenko.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Darius Gramada.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Martina Arduino.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Maria Celeste Losa.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Gaia Andreanò.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Martina Arduino, Timofej Andrijashenko.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Marco Agostino, Timofej Andrijashenko.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

Martina Arduino, Timofej Andrijashenko.
Ph. Brescia - Amisano © Teatro alla Scala

In 1983, the mythic world of Hercules came alive on film through the towering presence of Lou Ferrigno and the fierce charisma of Sybil Danning

 In 1983, the mythic world of Hercules came alive on film through the towering presence of Lou Ferrigno and the fierce charisma of Sybil Danning, transporting audiences back to the ancient Greco-Roman legends reimagined for the silver screen. Directed by Luigi Cozzi, the production was primarily shot in the sun-drenched locales of Rome and the Cinecittà Studios, Italy’s famed “Hollywood on the Tiber.” Ferrigno, already known globally for his role as the Hulk on American television, embodied the titular demi-god with a blend of raw physical power and earnest vulnerability. Danning’s portrayal of the malevolent queen brought a striking contrast of strength and seduction, enriching the film’s dramatic tension. Their on-screen chemistry symbolized a clash of mythic forces—good versus evil—that resonated with the 1980s appetite for epic fantasy tales.

The making of Hercules coincided with a period in cinema when sword-and-sandal epics were experiencing a revival, tapping into a nostalgia for grand storytelling and heroic quests. This era witnessed a surge of Italian fantasy films known as “peplum” or “sword and sorcery,” which drew heavily from classical mythology but infused with modern action sensibilities. The film’s production incorporated elaborate sets, practical effects, and choreographed fight sequences that emphasized Ferrigno’s bodybuilding prowess, reflecting a time when physicality on screen was central to the hero’s appeal. Sybil Danning, a prolific figure in genre cinema, further elevated the film’s cult status through her commanding presence and memorable performance, embodying the archetype of the powerful villainess in a male-dominated narrative landscape.

Released in 1983 amid a competitive field of fantasy and adventure films, Hercules carved out a distinctive niche, bolstered by Ferrigno’s star power and Danning’s magnetic villainy. Though met with mixed critical reception, the film became a cult classic, emblematic of the 1980s fascination with mythological heroes and larger-than-life narratives. The collaboration of Ferrigno and Danning underscored the decade’s blend of spectacle and storytelling, marking a vivid chapter in the ongoing reinvention of ancient legends through contemporary cinema.

Historic Retro Stardust

Love Letters To Greece

43rd International Choral Festival of Preveza

 

The official poster of the 43rd International Choral Festival of Preveza is here!

Inspired by the sea element of Preveza, this year’s poster — created by the artist Panagiotis Galanis — features a seahorse adorned with symbols of harmony, music, and cultural diversity, all central themes of the International Choral Festival of Preveza.

The festival includes:

29th International Choral Competition

2nd International Choral Conducting Competition

It will take place from July 8 to 13, 2025.

We invite you to a celebration of choral music in the heart of the Ionian Sea!

Η επίσημη αφίσα του 43ου Διεθνούς Χορωδιακού Φεστιβάλ Πρέβεζας είναι γεγονός!

Με έμπνευση από το θαλάσσιο στοιχείο της Πρέβεζας, στην φετινή αφίσα που δημιούργησε ο καλλιτέχνης Παναγιώτης Γαλάνης, πρωταγωνιστεί ο ιππόκαμπος που φέρει πάνω του τα σύμβολα της αρμονίας, της μουσικής και της πολιτισμικής ποικιλομορφίας που κυριαρχούν στο Διεθνές Χορωδιακό Φεστιβάλ Πρέβεζας.

Το φεστιβάλ περιλαμβάνει:

29ο Διεθνή Διαγωνισμό Χορωδιών

2ο Διεθνή Διαγωνισμό Νέων Μαέστρων

Θα πραγματοποιηθεί από 8 έως 13 Ιουλίου 2025.

Σας προσκαλούμε σε μια γιορτή χορωδιακής μουσικής στην καρδιά του Ιονίου!

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