Συναυλία με έργα του διεθνούς φήμης μουσικοσυνθέτη Παναγιώτη Καρούσου στο Γηροκομείο Αθηνών

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Συναυλία με έργα του διεθνούς φήμης μουσικοσυνθέτη Παναγιώτη Καρούσου στο Γηροκομείο Αθηνών

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Συναυλία αφιερωμένη στην επιστροφή των Γλυπτών του Παρθενώνα
Χαιρετισμός-παρουσίαση: Ιωάννης Μαρωνίτης, πρόεδρος του Ομίλου για την UNESCO Πειραιώς και Νήσων και του διεθνούς οργανισμού International Action Art

Πρόεδρος Γηροκομείου Αθηνών κ. Σπύρος Χαμακιώτης

Αντιπρόεδρος Γηροκομείου Αθηνών κ. Γιάννης Βαρδινογιάννης

Προϊσταμένη της Κοινωνικής Υπηρεσίας Χαραλαμποπούλου ΄Ολγα

Μελοποιημένα ποιήματα από τον μουσικοσυνθέτη Παναγιώτη Καρούσο, Παρθενών (Κωστής Παλαμάς), Καρυάτιδες (Ιωάννης Πολέμης), Κόρη των Αθηνών (Λόρδος Βύρων)
Τραγούδια αφιερωμένα στη Μελίνα Μερκούρη και στη Μαρία Κάλλας

Συμμετέχουν: Χορωδία «Ραψωδοί» και σολίστ λυρικού τραγουδιού, Ρέα Βουδούρη (σοπράνο), Γιώργος Κεραμιδάρης (τενόρος), Γιάννης Δάρρειος (τενόρος), Γιάννος Κοτζιάς (τενόρος), Νίκη Ζαχαροπούλου (άλτο), Μαρία Γρηγορίου (άλτο), Γλυκερία Νικολοπούλου (άλτο), Μαρία - Ελένη Παπαγιάννη (βιολί), Χριστιάνα Μάνου (πιάνο), Παναγιώτης Καρούσος (συνθέτης)

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Maria Callas as Amina in *La Sonnambula*

 

Maria Callas, one of the most iconic opera singers of the 20th century, is famously associated with her powerful, emotive performances and remarkable vocal range. Known as "La Divina," Callas revolutionized opera with her dynamic interpretations and ability to convey deep emotion through her voice. In 1955, she performed the role of Amina in Vincenzo Bellini's *La Sonnambula* at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, a performance that would come to define her legacy in the world of opera. *La Sonnambula*, a bel canto opera, is known for its intricate vocal lines and the emotional depth required for the lead role of Amina, a young woman who sleepwalks and experiences a series of misunderstandings. Callas's portrayal of Amina, with her stunning technical ability and dramatic intensity, solidified her status as the queen of opera.

The mid-20th century was a golden age for opera, with Callas standing at its center. She brought a unique combination of dramatic skill and technical brilliance to every role she performed. *La Sonnambula* was just one of many roles where Callas's voice and acting ability captivated audiences worldwide. Her interpretations were often marked by their depth, with every phrase of music serving as an emotional statement, rather than merely a technical execution. Callas’s performance of Amina demonstrated her extraordinary ability to convey vulnerability and tenderness, qualities that helped to elevate her to a position of global adoration. Her mastery of both voice and drama made her one of the most influential opera singers in history.

The legacy of Maria Callas endures not just in her vocal performances but also in her influence on future generations of opera singers. Callas's approach to the art form was revolutionary, pushing the boundaries of vocal performance and stage presence. By combining impeccable vocal technique with deep emotional insight, she set new standards for opera singing. Her portrayal of characters such as Amina in *La Sonnambula* continues to inspire opera singers, musicians, and audiences alike. With a career that spanned the 1940s to the 1960s, Callas’s impact on the world of opera is as profound today as it was during her illustrious career.

Cultural Ethereal Past

Maria Callas, born in New York City

 Maria Callas, born on December 2, 1923, in New York City, was raised in a family with Greek heritage, though they soon moved back to Greece when she was a young child. Her early years were marked by a growing passion for music and performance. In the 1930s, as a child in Athens, Callas began her musical training at a young age, studying at the Athens Conservatoire, where her natural talent began to take shape. These formative years would eventually set the foundation for her later rise to operatic stardom.

By the time she was in her teenage years, Maria Callas was already developing the vocal technique and dramatic intensity that would become the hallmark of her later career. Her early years as a student in Greece were instrumental in shaping her unique voice and stage presence. During the 1940s, she would start her professional career, initially facing challenges in finding the right roles that would showcase her talents. However, by the 1950s, her breakthrough roles in Europe’s major opera houses, including La Scala in Milan, would establish her as one of the world’s leading sopranos.

This image of Maria as a child during the 1930s reflects the early days of a future opera legend who would go on to revolutionize the world of opera with her emotive performances and vocal mastery. Throughout her career, Maria Callas became synonymous with dramatic opera, earning her the title of "La Divina" for her unparalleled vocal ability and profound emotional depth. The path from her childhood in the 1930s to global opera stages would define her as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Cultural Ethereal Past 

The Pyramid of the Magician

 The Pyramid of the Magician, also known as the House of the Dwarf (Casa del Adivino, or Casa del Enano), is one of the most famous Maya monuments of Uxmal, an archaeological site in the Puuc region of Yucatan, in the northern Maya Lowland of Mexico.

Its name comes from a Maya tale of the 19th Century, titled the Leyenda del Enano de Uxmal (The Legend of the Uxmal’s Dwarf). According to this legend, a dwarf constructed the pyramid in one night, helped by his mother, a witch. This building is one of the most impressive of Uxmal, measuring about 115 feet in height. It was constructed over the Late and Terminal Classic periods, between 600-1000 AD, and five constructive phases have been detected. The one visible today is the latest one, built around 900-1000 AD.

The pyramid, over which the actual temple stands, has a peculiar elliptical form. Two staircases lead to the top of the pyramid. The Eastern staircase, the wider, has a small temple along the way that cut the stairway in half. The second access stair, the Western, faces the Nunnery Quadrangle and is decorated with friezes of the rain god Chaac.

The Pyramid of the Magician is the first building a visitor encounters entering the ceremonial area of Uxmal, just north of the Ball Game Court and the Palace of the Governor and east of the Nunnery Quadrangle.

Several phases of the temple constructed on top of the pyramid are visible while ascending the pyramid from the base to the top. Five construction phases have been detected (Temple I, II, III, IV, V). The facades of the different phases were decorated with stone masks of the rain god Chaac, typical of the Puuc architectural style of the region.

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Minoan ”Master’s Seal”

 Minoan ”Master’s Seal” (1450-1400 BC); from Chania, Crete, Greece.

The seal impression was found at Chania and depicts a young, heroic figure (undoubtedly a God) standing on a mountain peak above a large building, its rooftops crowded.

This clay representation is depicting a multi-storey building complex, representing a city, a palace or a sanctuary. Buildings rise on a high rocky hill over the sea ending on a steep shoreline. The flat roofs of the buildings are overshadowed with sacred bull horns while presenting architectural elements such as wooden doors, stone pillars. At the center of the sealing surface, in the central and highest roof of a building, is depicted an erected male figure, of a right profile, with a script in hand in a sovereign position. This is one of the most important items of Kydonia's excavations, while its representation is unique in Minoic art.

(1.5cm)

Archaeological Museum in Chania - Greece

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Perseus with the Head of Medusa statue by Benvenuto Cellini

 Perseus with the Head of Medusa is the famous statue by Benvenuto Cellini, found in Florence in piazza della Signoria, under the Loggia dei Lanzi, and one of the most important examples of Italian Mannerist sculpture.

Cellini, one of greatest goldsmiths of the Renaissance, was commissioned by Cosimo I de’ Medici to sculpt this work in 1545 AD. The Gaze of Medusa turned all who looked at her to stone, Perseus guided himself by her reflection in a shield given him by Athena and beheaded Medusa as she slept.

The subject is Perseus, standing over the body of Medusa and holding the recently decapitated head of the monster in one hand and his sword in the other. The bronze sculpture is full of details which make it unique: according to mythology, the hero has winged sandals for speed, the magic bag to store the head and the helmet of invisibility.

The statue had a political meaning and represented the power of the Duke who had “cut off the head” of the Republic. Medusa symbolises the Republican experiment and the snakes coming out of her body are the discords that have always affected democracy.

The fame of the statue in art history also is also owed to the extraordinary melting feat that Cellini achieved. The work was very complex as he had to create a flame at a temperature adapted to both the insufficiency of the basin and for a fire in his workshop. Once cooled, melted in one single casting, a long polishing process which started in 1549 AD, was needed, this was finished in 1554 AD, when statue was presented in the square.

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Agora Garden, An Ecologocal Residential Tower in Taiwan

 

Agora Garden, also known as Tao Zhu Yin Yuan, is an eco-friendly residential tower located in Taipei, Taiwan. Designed by Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut, this unique building is notable for its striking twisted, DNA-like structure and sustainable design principles. Key features of Agora Garden include:

1. Twisted Design

The building's double-helix shape is not just an architectural statement; it also helps maximize exposure to sunlight for all apartments and provides residents with panoramic views of the city.

2. Vertical Forest

The tower is designed to support substantial greenery on every level. Around 23,000 trees, shrubs, and plants are incorporated into the structure, forming a vertical forest. This greenery helps absorb CO2 and contributes to improving air quality, creating a natural microclimate around the building.

3. Sustainable Materials

The tower is built using eco-friendly materials. Its construction incorporates energy-saving systems, solar power, and rainwater recycling, significantly reducing the building’s environmental footprint.

4. Energy Efficiency

Agora Garden is designed to be self-sustaining in terms of energy, using renwable energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines. It also integrates a smart energy management system to reduce overall energy consumption.

5. Eco-Luxury

The residential units are designed with sustainability in mind, but they also provide luxury living spaces with high-end amenities.

The tower serves as an innovative example of sustainable architecture, combining cutting-edge design with green living solutions in an urban environment.

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Weird Things That Will Amaze You  

The Walhalla of Bavaria a tribute to ancient Greece

 The Walhalla, commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria, stands as an audacious tribute to ancient Greece, a blatant replica of the Parthenon. Towering over the Danube River near Regensburg, Germany, it was finalized in 1842 by the renowned architect Leo von Klenze, who cut his teeth on neoclassical designs in Athens. Ironically named after the realms of Norse mythology, this temple is a testament to Ludwig’s obsession with Greek culture. More than just a pretty facade, it boldly functions as a hall of fame, immortalizing the illustrious figures who shaped German and European history.

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Flashback from Panagiotis Karousos concert in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, USA

 

The Prime Minister of Canada and Consul General in Los Angeles Kim Campbell welcomes the internationally renowned composer Panagiotis Karousos to the consular residence in Los Angeles, USA. 

Panagiotis Karousos Concert in Los Angeles, USA

In 1998, Panagiotis Karousos gives his first concert outside of Canada, in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles (Hollywood - California)

A concert with his works by the Department of Culture of the City of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles at the auditorium of the City Hall at Beverly Hills City Hall.

After the concert, the former Prime Minister of Canada and Consul General in Los Angeles Kim Campbell hosted a reception at the consular residence where arias from Prometheus were performed. Composer Panagiotis Karousos as a baritone with Los Angeles Opera soprano Marti Pia performed arias and duets from the opera Prometheus.

Also performed at the concert were chamber music works by composer Panagiotis Karousos by musicians Robin Lorentz violin, Manon Shaw Trent, cello and Natalie Dalschaert piano.

Panayoti Karousos concert - Los Angeles 1998

Arias and duets from the opera Prometheus  
Panayoti Karousos, baritone: Prometheus
Marti Pia, soprano: Io (Los Angeles Opera)

Chamber music: Piano Trio, Violin Romance, Cello Romance
Musicians: Robin Lorentz, violin, Manon Shaw Trent, cello,

Natalie Dalschaert: piano/musical direction

Beverly Hills City Hall Auditorium
Under the auspices of the Canadian Consulate General in Los Angeles Reception by the Former Prime Minister of Canada Kim Campbell Canadian Consul General in Los Angeles

The concert was successful and the newspapers wrote excellent reviews and comments.

Renowned composer and baritone Panayoti Karousos will present a concert in Beverly Hills City Hall. BEVERLY HILLS COURIER  

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