The opera "Iliad" by Panagiotis Karousos at the Municipal Theater of Pefki

 

Sunday, January 26. The opera "Iliad" by Homer was successfully presented at the Municipal Theater of Pefki with an introductory seminar: "Prosody as a connecting link between opera and ancient Greek literature". Speaker: Panagiotis Karousos, composer (prosody analysis). The Mayor of Lykovrysa Pefki, Marios Psychalis, delivered a welcome address, congratulating the internationally renowned composer Panagiotis Karousos. The soprano of the National Opera of Greece Maria Kokka appeared radiant and sparkling as an honorary participant in the role of Beautiful Helen, who impressed with her stage presence and was applauded for her performance. The opera "Iliad" by the composer Panagiotis Karousos was crowned with a prolonged applause and many cheers from the audience. The Rhapsody Ensemble participated: Beautiful Helen: Maria Kokka (soprano), Andromache-Thetis: Rhea Voudouri (soprano), Vrisiida: Hlin Leifsdottir (soprano), Chrysiida: Nina Giatra (soprano), Paris: Panagiotis Diplaros: (baritone), Achilles - Hector: Giannos Kotzias (tenor), Maria Grigoriou (chorist). Musicians: Antonis Giamvrias (flute), Nikos Kotzias (cello), Christiana Manou (piano). Coordination, rehearsal supervision: Rhea Voudouri, Artistic supervision: Panagiotis Karousos. Opera Iliad – program 1. Introduction 2. Hymn - Sing, Goddess, 3. Quintet - Slave to the Greeks 4. Briseis & Chryseis - Goodbye Chryseis 5. Achilles (aria I) - Aphthiton kleos 6. Beautiful Helen (aria I) - I will become a famous song 7. Paris (aria) - The gifts of the Gods 8. Beautiful Helen & Paris – O fairest of the peoples 9. Andromache (aria) - Hector when you go out to battle 10. Andromache & Hector - Do not be bitter for me 11. The Shield of Achilles (choral) 12. Beautiful Helen & Hecabe - They spark in you windless ether 13. Achilles (aria II) – Let discord perish 14. Achilles (caballeta) – I will bring victory 15. Beautiful Helen (aria II) – Now everything is over 16. Oh Fatherland! (glorious)