Παρασκευή 22 Αυγούστου 2014

PROMETHEUS BOUND OPERA AT THE "PERISTERI GROVE" ATHENS GREECE

THE MUNICIPALITY OF PERISTERI PRESENT
PROMETHEUS BOUND
        BY PANAGIOTIS KAROUSOS
              based on Aeschylus tragedy
          STARRING VASILIS ASIMAKOPOULOS
“Cultural September 2014”
Festival of Municipality of Peristeri
          SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2014 AT 21:00
AMPHITHEATRE "LAUREL AND OLIVE"
Prometheus: Vasilis Asimakopoulos, bass
Io/Athena: Irini Konsta, soprano
Ocean/Hermes: Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Violence/Oceanide: Maria Lyberakou, soprano
Rania Zetta: viola - Vivi Kleisoura: piano
Stage Director: Vasilis Asimakopoulos 
Production & Costumes: Hellenic American Center of the Arts

Few words about the opera “Prometheus Bound”:
Prometheus Bound by Panagiotis Karousos first premiered in Montreal, Canada in 1994 and played in French until 2000.
In 1998 presented in Los Angeles at Beverly Hills City Hall with a great success.
In 2008 represented in New York and Washington DC in English under the direction of maestro Grant Gilman, and American soloists from the opera of New York.
The opera impressed with the high lyricism and characterized as a divine music composition work.
In Greece Prometheus Bound presented at the Municipal Theatres of Corinth, Argostoli, Lixouri, Ithaca, Cholargos, Chalkis, at the Concert Hall of the Greek Writers, in Parnassos Concert Hall, in the Old Parliament House, at the Theatre Veakio, at the Municipal Theater of Athens, at the Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus and at the Ancient Theatre Ekklesiasterion (Odeon) in Ancient Messene.
Also in June 2013 staged at Theatre Jenny Karezi under the supervision of renowned actor Kostas Kazakos. In March 2014 “Prometheus Bound” presented in United Nations Headquarters Manhattan and in Queens New York with Vasilis Asimakopoulos at the leading role, under the UNESCO auspices.
The music of the opera "Prometheus Bound" by Panagiotis Karousos considered masterful, original, with a doric simplicity and grandeur. The Greek Canadian composer Panagiotis Karousos, was awarded by the Federal Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec for his contribution to the arts.

Πέμπτη 14 Αυγούστου 2014

A GREAT NIGHT FOR AUGUST FULL MOON AT THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF PIRAEUS

Gulnora Tulyaganova, Rania Zetta, Irini Konsta, Panagiotis Karousos, Anastasios Stellas, 
Maria Lyberakou, Kiki Psaraki, Mahi Kapetanopoulou 
Piraeus, August 10. The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus courtyard attracted a Record crowd for the concert of Greek-Canadian opera composer Panagiotis Karoussos.
It was a solemn night in the moonlight, a concert celebration offered to the full-moon, beside the Ancient Theater of Zea with works by Bellini, Verdi, Dvorak, Donizetti and Karousos.
Main composer of the event was Panagiotis Karousos an internationally renowned Greek opera composer. The event was part of a hundreds concerts held at archaeological sites in Greece commemorating the August Full Moon.
Gulnora Tulyaganova, Rania Zetta, Irini Konsta, Anastasios Stellas, Maria Lyberakou 
The wonderful musical evening was dedicated to the full moon which threw light on the Ancient Theater of Zea and beautifully lit artists adding romanticism to the ritual of the evening.
Presented excerpts from the operas "Prometheus Bound" and "Trachiniae" (Olympic Flame) by Panagiotis Karousos, and arias from Bellini's Norma, Verdi's La Traviata, Dvorak’s Rousalka and Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love (L'elisir d'amore).
Archaeologist Kiki Psarakis of the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus thanked composer Panagiotis Karousos for his contribution to the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus with his works and welcomed audiences and artists on the archaeological site.
The composer Panagiotis Karousos presented the program and artists.
Greek opera Diva soprano Irene Konsta opened the concert with the famous aria Casta Diva from Bellini's Norma, who performed admirably.
Luscious tenor Anastasios Stellas gave Brindisi from La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, he was so good that composer request to repeat it for the pleasure of audiences.
a lot of fun in the audience singing the
Lyric soprano Maria Lyberakou impressed at the Oceanida’s aria from the opera "Prometheus Bound" by Panagiotis Karousos.
The exceptional performance highlighted arias from Panagiotis Karousos operas "Prometheus Bound" where the tenor Anastasios Stellas interpreted the arias of Ocean and
Hermes, and Trachiniae (Olympic Flame) where the soprano Irene Konsta interpreted majestically the three arias of Deianira.
Rania Zetta interpreted a transcription for viola and piano the magnificent aria of "Prometheus Bound". The excellent artists accompanied pianist Gulnora Tulyaganova.

The successful concert organized by the Hellenic American Center of the Arts and the ΚΣΤ΄ Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities of Greece. 

Τετάρτη 6 Αυγούστου 2014

THE HELLENIC AMERICAN CENTER OF THE ARTS WITH THE ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF PIRAEUS PRESENT AN OPERA GALA TO THE FULL MOON OF AUGUST 2014


WORKS BY PANAGIOTIS KAROUSOS
AT THE COURTYARD OF THE MUSEUM
(ANCIENT THEATER OF ZEA)
«PROMETHEUS BOUND» AESCHYLUS
«TRACHINIAE» SOPHOCLES

ΙΝ THE LIGHT OF THE FULL MOON
Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports
SUNDAY 10 AUGUST 2014
ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF PIRAEUS
Free Admission. 
Time 21:00pm Harilaou Trikoupi 31, Piraeus
Courtyard of the museum next to the Ancient Theater of Zea
ΚΣΤ’ Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities

The program will include works by Verdi, Bellini, Dvorak and Donizetti
Irini Konsta, soprano – Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Maria Lyberakou, soprano - Katerina Ikonomopoulou, mezzo-soprano  
Rania Zetta, viola - Gulnora Tulyaganova, piano

Παρασκευή 25 Ιουλίου 2014

Porphyra Live @ Blackthorn 51 with The Bulletboys 08-07-14

After a triumphant, strong album release Porphyra returns @ Blackthorn 51 performing with LA Rockers THE BULLETBOYS.
Get your tickets now and save some money for the advance price of $17. Day off is $20. 

Blackthorne 51
80-12 51st Ave. Elmhurst, NY
THURSDAY AUGUST 7th, 2014
9:00PM

Show starts at 6:00PM and features a killer set of bands as well- Revolt, The Boom Section, Mc Clinton, & The Stand Ins

Porphyra is Billy Chrissochos, Chandler Mogel (Outloud, Khaos), Frank Pace, Mike "Risko" Savvas, Aaditya Pandit, also featuring Anna Dok and Christos Alexandrou.

NEW ALBUM NOW!!!
Purchase at
www.Porphyraband.com
or contact Billy C
at kalavrita1821@aol.com for more info.

Porphyra releases their album "Faith

Friday, July 18th, 2014. GUSSY'S BAR 20-14 29th st. Astoria, NY 11105
The time has finally come! Billy Chrissochos' Hard Rock/Metal group Porphyra releases their album "Faith, Struggle, Victory" in our home turf of Astoria, Queens. Featuring Chandler Mogel (Outloud, Khaos) Anna Dok (Operatika Element), Christos Alexandrou (international recording artist) and many other guests.
We will be announcing our next National Act gig then too. Cool bands lined up and we will be selling our cds. 
A special thanks to Ozzie and Necromancer Productions for putting the show together.
www.porphyraband.com as we go live courtesy of www.catseyewebs.com. 

We also releases some production pics on Facebook shortly, from our upcoming "Shine" music video, featuring the one and only "Aerialist" DJ Angela Pandelis!

Billy Chrissochos
917-617-0597
Porphyra - Melodic Metal for the Soul
www.porphyraband.com (coming next week)
Facebook- Porphyra
Youtube- Porphyra Official Channel

Poprhyra Promo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGvgxojoEzo ;

Παρασκευή 4 Ιουλίου 2014

Porphyra album release party at Gussy's 07-18-14

The time has finally come! Save the date. Billy Chrissochos' Hard Rock/Metal group Porphyra is releasing their album "Faith, Struggle, Victory" in our home turf of Astoria, Queens. Featuring Chandler Mogel (Outloud, Khaos) Anna Dok (Operatika Element), Christos Alexandrou (international recording artist) and many other guests.

Friday, July 18th, 2014
Doors open at 8PM
GUSSY'S
20-14 29th st.
Astoria, NY 11105
Admission $10


Please show your support and come down and help spread the word. We will be announcing our next National Act gig then too. Cool bands lined up and we will be selling our cds. A special thanks to Ozzie and Necromancer Productions for putting the show together.
Tune in next week to our website www.porphyraband.com as we go live courtesy of www.catseyewebs.com. We will also be releasing some production pics on Facebook shortly, from our upcoming "Shine" music video, featuring the one and only "Aerialist" DJ Angela Pandelis!

Poprhyra Promo 

Σάββατο 14 Ιουνίου 2014

THE MUNICIPALITY OF CORINTH PRESENT UNDER THE AUSPICES OF UNESCO PANAGIOTIS KAROUSOS' OPERA PROMETHEUS BOUND


PANAGIOTIS KAROUSOS
PROMETHEUS BOUND
(1994 – 2004) 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Starring:
Prometheus: Vasileios Asimakopoulos, bass
Io/Goddess Athena: Irene Konsta, soprano
Ocean/Hermes: Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Via/Amfitrite: Maria Lyberakou, soprano
Oceanide: Vanessa Kalkani, soprano
Musicians:
Rania Zetta, viola
Gulnora Tulyaganova, piano

MUNICIPAL THEATER OF CORINTH
Tuesday 17th June at 7pm
Damaskinou Street, Korinthos, 20003 Greece
FREE ADMISSION

Few words about the opera “Prometheus Bound” by Panagiotis Karousos
Based on Aeschylus tragedy “Prometheus Bound” by Panagiotis Karousos first premiered in Montreal, Canada in 1994 and played in French until 2000.  In 1998 the work presented in Los Angeles at Beverly Hills City Hall with a great success. In 2008 represented in New York and Washington in English under the direction of maestro Grant Gilman, and American soloists from the opera of New York. The opera impressed with the high lyricism and characterized as a divine music composition work. In Greece Prometheus Bound presented at the Municipal Theatres of Athens, Salamina, Argostoli, Lixouri, Ithaca, Cholargos, Chalkis, at the Concert Hall of the Greek Writers, in “Parnassos” Concert Hall, in the Old Parliament House, at the Theatre Veakeio, and the Theatre “Jenny Karezi”. In 2013 bass Vasileios Asimakopoulos did unforgettable presentations of the opera as a director and leading role at the Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus, the Ancient Theatre Ekklesiasterion (Odeon) in Ancient Messene, the Ancient Agora at the Ancient Site of Acropolis, and the National Archeological Museum of Greece, and performed the main arias of the opera at “Parnassos” Concert Hall conducted by E. Kalkanis.
Panagiotis Karousos is a renowned Greek-Canadian composer who brings to his music the philosophy and spiritualism of the Greek classics. He successfully presented all his operas (Prometheus, Olympic Flame, Alexander the Great, Light of Christianity) around major North American cities. His Symphony No.1 “Liberty” presented in New York with the Astoria Symphony and maestro Silas Nathaniel Huff. His Piano Concerto No.1 performed in Montreal Canada under the auspices of UNESCO in 2000. Also his Symphony No.2 “Olympic” performed in Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal with the OSJL-L Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Andre Gauthier. In February 2014 the Symphony Orchestra of the City of Athens conducted by E. Kalkanis premiered his Symphony No.4 “Earth”.

Recently the opera Prometheus Bound represented in New York, Queens and United Nations Headquarters, Manhattan. 

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