Hellenic American Center of the Arts

Πέμπτη 19 Μαΐου 2022

Opera "ILIAD" by Homer set to music by Panagiotis Karousos at the Municipal Theater of Piraeus

The Club for UNESCO of Piraeus & Islands under the auspices of the Municipality of Piraeus, and the Municipality of Piraeus and the international organization INTERNATIONAL ACTION ART, presents the Opera "ILIAD" by Homer set to music by Panagiotis Karousos at the Municipal Theater of Piraeus on Wednesday 25 May at 11am

Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Corinth conducted by Glykeria Moraitaki
"ILIAD" music and libretto by Panagiotis Karousos
Soloist / Cast:
Helen: Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano dramatic coloratura
Andromache: Rea Voudouris, lyric soprano
Achilles: Theodoros Birakos, tenor
Paris: George Housakos, baritone
Hector: Dionysis Milidakis, tenor
Hecuba/Thetis: Vivian Ioannou, soprano - mezzo-soprano
Briseis: Maria Kioroglou, soprano
Chryseis: Nina Giatras, soprano
Priam: Panagiotis Diplaros, baritone
Odysseus: Alexandros Piskioulis, baritone
Agamemnon: Costas Thanellas, tenor
Patroclus: Argyris Kontonikolaou, tenor
Nikolaos Dedes, piano
Theatrical Group of the 1st High School of Piraeus "Theatropehnidismata" Dramatization of Rhapsody P of the Iliad in adaptation - edited by the philologist Skotidakis Georgia.
"Apostolos Pavlos" School Choir under the direction of Grigoris Kontis.
Theater Group of "Apostolos Pavlos" High School under the supervision of Andreas Koutsopoulos.
"Apostolos Pavlos" Schools - High School Principal: Matsouka Maria-Christina
Directed by Vanessa Kalkanis
Artistic direction: Panagiotis Karousos
Presentation: Ioannis Maronitis, President of the Club for UNESCO of Piraeus & Islands and President of INTERNATIONAL ACTION ART
The Opera / Oratorio "ILIAD" of Homer in music and libretto by Panagiotis Karousos has been approved to be presented in the context of the Approval of the Educational Program-Festival entitled: "NEOI OMIRIDES" for schools in Greece and abroad. "APOSTOLOS PAVLOS" SCHOOLS OF CORINTH - GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OF GREECE.
The presentation of the opera "Iliad" by Homer in music and libretto by Panagiotis Karousos participates in the events "Days of the Sea 2022" of the Municipality of Piraeus
The opera Iliad of Homer has the support of the Ministry of Culture of Greece

Hellenic American Center of the Arts / Ελληνοαμερικανικό Κέντρο των Τεχνών

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Τρίτη 17 Μαΐου 2022

AHEPA HERMES CH 186, Astoria - New York City

Congratulations to the newly elected board of AHEPA HERMES CH 186, Astoria - New York City and to the new President Peter Argyropoulos Vice President Iggy Tarranova Glen Livet, Secretary Peter Steve G and Treasurer George J Giakoumis

The new officers were sworn-in by AHEPA District 6 New York State Secretary and former Hermes Ch. No. 186 President George Zouvelos

We thank the outgoing members of the board president Br. Billy Chrissochos and Former president and Secretary Br. Louis Kokalis for their service. With Br. Governor Dean Moskos extending via the District Secretary his congrats and his best warm wishes to all. Order of AHEPA

Congratulations to the newly elected Executive Board automatically headed former chapter president Billy Chrissochos, and unanimously elected Br. Former NY State District Governor, and former Hermes President Demetrios Alexander, Br. Lou Kokalis as stated above and me George Zouvelos as stated above.

We had nearly 30 Brothers attend including Br’s George Delis Ted Kouris Nick Papaioannou Pat Gravino Peter Parthenis Stefanos Kouzionis (former chapter president) John Kokolakis Achilleas Kevin Burke, Eliseos Mouzakitis, Gregory Stamoulis, Bill Kent, Anthony Pappas and others.

Join AHEPA HERMES ASTORIA, NEW YORK CITY NOW! JUST ASK ME HOW! The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association is a fraternal organization founded on July 26, 1922, in Atlanta, Georgia. AHEPA was founded to fight for civil rights and against discrimination, bigotry, and hatred felt at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan. Four United States of America Presidents were members of AHEPA!

Κυριακή 8 Μαΐου 2022

"ILIAD" music and libretto by Panagiotis Karousos

"Apostolos Pavlos" School Choir under the direction of Grigoris Kontis
Theatrical Feoup of "Apostolos Pavlos" High School under the supervision of Andreas Koutsopoulos.
"Apostolos Pavlos" Schools - High School Principal: Matsouka Maria-Christina
Directed by Vanessa Kalkanis
Artistic direction: Panagiotis Karousos
Presentation: Ioannis Maronitis, President of the Club for UNESCO of Piraeus & Islands and President of INTERNATIONAL ACTION ART
The Opera / Oratorio "ILIAD" of Homer in music and libretto by Panagiotis Karousos has been approved to be presented in the context of the Approval of the Educational Program-Festival entitled: "NEOI OMIRIDES" for schools in Greece and abroad. "APOSTOLOS PAVLOS" SCHOOLS OF CORINTH - GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OF GREECE.
The presentation of the opera "Iliad" by Homer in music and libretto by Panagiotis Karousos participates in the events "Days of the Sea 2022" of the Municipality of Piraeus
The opera Iliad of Homer has the support of the Ministry of Culture of Greece

ΤΕΤΆΡΤΗ, 25 ΜΑΪ́ΟΥ 2022 ΣΤΙΣ 11 Π.Μ.

Hellenic American Center of the Arts / Ελληνοαμερικανικό Κέντρο των Τεχνών

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Τετάρτη 27 Απριλίου 2022

"The Story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita" is a Thrilling, Historical, Cultural Journey Through Music, Dance and Theater.

About this event

St. Demetrios Preparatory School

Presents

"The story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita"

A Porphyra Foundation Musical Inspired by Penelope Delta’s Byzantine Epics.

Come witness Emperor Basil II’s sister, Anna Porphyrogenita, and her heroic Adventures!

Due to popular demand, "Porphyra, a Grecian Rock Opera" is spotlighting Byzantine Princess Anna Porphyrogenita, in this new story telling cycle, for the Astoria Greek community. The new show is expanding Anna's background story in “Anna and Vladimir: The love that ROCKED the world,” which debuted at Carnegie Hall and Off Broadway.

Set in the year 988 AD, the Heroic Age of Basil II Emperor of Byzantium, the story chronicles Princess Anna Porphyrogenita and her world-rocking marriage to Grand Prince Vladimir of the Kievan Rus. The show also explores Penelope Delta's incredible world, as envisioned by the great author, of Emperor Basil II's Byzantine Greek Macedonian Renaissance, his struggles, victories and aspirations for his people and family.

An incredible story of Love, War and Peace brought to life through Hard Rock and Greek Folk music, dancing, actors, and a full rock orchestra.

There is also a special tribute to Epaminondas ("Epi") Stathopoulos Electric Guitar pioneer of Epiphone guitars fame!

With participation from St. Demetrios Student Clubs and featuring G.A.F.S. and the Greek American Folklore Society.

June 24th, Friday at 7:00 PM

June 25th, Saturday at 7:00 PM

June 26th, Sunday at 5:00 PM

2022

Admission $35

On vocals:

Elaine Tuttle as Princess Anna Porphyrogenita

(To be announced soon) as Emperor Basil II

Dorit Grand Princess Olga on vocals

(To be announced soon) as Grand Prince Vladimir

Band is:

Billy Chrissochos on guitar

Mike "Risko" Savvas on guitar and tzoura

Jose G. Navia on bass

Richard Khuzami on percussion

Tracey "Tre" Beavers on drums

Special Guest:

Dimitris Stefanidis on the Pontian Lyra

Dancers:

Frida Kasimis

Konstantina Koulouriotis

Stamatoula Figetakis

Belly Dancer:

Dorit

Special Guests:

G.A.F.S.

Greek American Folklore Society

Actors (To be announced soon)

Tech and Crew:

Dimitris Carabas

Thea Gibbs

Peter Giakoumis

Petros Stassinos

As a note, "The Story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita" is new but comprises some of the older production music, and new music and builds on the story lines already developed. Music featured is from Porphyra's three albums, "Faith, Struggle, Victory", "The Starmaker's Prophecy", and our upcoming album "1821 and other stories "(working title), and Phoenix Reign's "Destination Unknown." It also includes new exclusive traditional Greek Folk Dance numbers that will be preformed by the group for the Greek American Folklore Society.

Some Press from our previous productions:

https://www.neomagazine.com/2016/01/porphyra-a-grecian-rock-opera-anna-and-vladimir-the-love-that-rocked-the-world/

Porphyra on NY1: https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2016/03/11/queens-music-studio-becoming-a-hit-with-bands-in-the-city

https://porphyraband.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img557-e1474519436288.jpg

http://mag.politismosmuseum.org/rockin-the-byzantine-dream/?sfns=mo&fbclid=IwAR1fg5Fu340Bw_F43bSjBHtKYUHIOmJJmUGOMtd9oLvzW19Ud

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https://porphyraband.com/news/

http://porphyrafoundation.org

Petros G Patrides Cultural Center

30-03 30th Dr, Astoria

Queens, NY 11102

United States

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-story-of-princess-anna-porphyrogenita-tickets-289910408837

Porphyra Foundation Inc. is looking for a powerful Hard Rock / Theater singer.

Porphyra Foundation Inc. is looking for a powerful Hard Rock / Theater singer. Our Production is running this June 24th, 25th, and 26th. Each day is $300 for a total of $900 compensation.

The roles are for Emperor Basil II and Vladimir the Great.
Basil has around 8 songs and Vladimir has around 12. Most are duets though. And some backup singing is required for a few other songs. Looking for Tenors.

There are 8 rehearsals in total. Singers need to attend 4-5. Compensation $35 for each rehearsal for gas and tolls. This is a grassroots project and a fundraiser. But we do have some other paying shows as well after so it is a great opportunity.

Press:
https://www.neomagazine.com/2016/01/porphyra-a-grecian-rock-opera-anna-and-vladimir-the-love-that-rocked-the-world/

Porphyra on NY1: https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2016/03/11/queens-music-studio-becoming-a-hit-with-bands-in-the-city

https://porphyraband.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img557-e1474519436288.jpg

http://mag.politismosmuseum.org/rockin-the-byzantine-dream/?sfns=mo&fbclid=IwAR1fg5Fu340Bw_F43bSjBHtKYUHIOmJJmUGOMtd9oLvzW19Ud5isB7xFbYg

https://porphyraband.com/news/

http://porphyrafoundation.org

Here is the information on the show:

St. Demetrios Preparatory School
Presents
"The story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita"
A Porphyra Foundation Musical Inspired by Penelope Delta’s Byzantine Epics.

Come witness Emperor Basil II’s sister, Anna Porphyrogenita, and her heroic Adventures!

Due to popular demand, "Porphyra, a Grecian Rock Opera" is spotlighting Byzantine Princess Anna Porphyrogenita, in this new story telling cycle, for the Astoria Greek community. The new show is expanding Anna's background story in “Anna and Vladimir: The love that ROCKED the world,” which debuted at Carnegie Hall and Off Broadway.

Set in the year 988 AD, the Heroic Age of Basil II Emperor of Byzantium, the story chronicles Princess Anna Porphyrogenita and her world-rocking marriage to Grand Prince Vladimir of the Kievan Rus. The show also explores Penelope Delta's incredible world, as envisioned by the great author, of Emperor Basil II's Byzantine Greek Macedonian Renaissance, his struggles, victories and aspirations for his people and family.

An incredible story of Love, War and Peace brought to life through Hard Rock and Greek Folk music, dancing, actors, and a full rock orchestra.

There is also a special tribute to Epaminondas ("Epi") Stathopoulos Electric Guitar pioneer of Epiphone guitars fame!

With participation from St. Demetrios Student Clubs and featuring G.A.F.S. and the Greek American Folklore Society.

June 24th, Friday at 7:00 PM
June 25th, Saturday at 7:00 PM
June 26th, Sunday at 2:00 PM
2022

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-story-of-princess-anna-porphyrogenita-tickets-289910408837

DURATION
Jun 24, 2022 - Jun 26, 2022

SALARY
$900.00

do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers

post id: 7474299189

https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/tlg/d/astoria-looking-for-male-rock-theater/7474299189.html

Happy birthday to guitarist Duane Eddy who was born on this date April 26, 1938 in Corning, NY

Happy birthday to guitarist Duane Eddy who was born on this date April 26, 1938 in Corning, NY.

He began playing the guitar at the age of five. In 1951, his family moved to Tucson, and then to Coolidge, Arizona. At the age of 16 he formed a duo, Jimmy and Duane, with his friend Jimmy Delbridge (who later recorded as Jimmy Dell).

While performing at local radio station KCKY, they met disc jockey Lee Hazlewood, who produced the duo's single, "Soda Fountain Girl", recorded and released in 1955 in Phoenix.

 Hazlewood then produced Sanford Clark's 1956 hit, "The Fool", featuring guitarist Al Casey, while Eddy and Delbridge performed and appeared on radio stations in Phoenix before joining Buddy Long's Western Melody Boys, playing country music in and around the city.

Eddy devised a technique of playing lead on his guitar's bass strings to produce a low, reverberant "twangy" sound. When he was 19 he had obtained a 1957 Chet Atkins model Gretsch 6120 guitar at  and in November 1957, Eddy recorded an instrumental, "Movin' n' Groovin'", co-written by Eddy and Hazlewood.

 In 1958, Eddy signed a recording contract with Lester Sill and Lee Hazlewood to record in Phoenix at the Audio Recorders studio. 

"Movin' n' Groovin'" reached number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1958. The follow-up, "Rebel-'Rouser"  became Eddy's breakthrough hit, reaching number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It sold over one million copies, earning Eddy his first gold disc.

Eddy had a succession of hit records over the next few years, and his band members, including Steve Douglas, saxophonist Jim Horn, and keyboard player Larry Knechtel went on to work as part of The Wrecking Crew.

 On January 9, 1958, Eddy's debut album, "Have 'Twangy' Guitar Will Travel", was released, reaching number five, and remaining on the album charts for 82 weeks.  Eddy's biggest hit came with the theme of the movie "Because They're Young" in 1960, which featured a string arrangement, and reached a chart peak of number four in America and number two in the UK in September 1960.

In 1960, Eddy signed a contract directly with Jamie Records, bypassing Sill and Hazlewood. This caused a temporary rift between Eddy and Hazlewood. The result was that for the duration of his contract with Jamie, Eddy produced his own singles and albums.

In the early days of recording in the RCA Victor studios, he renewed contact with Lee Hazlewood, who became involved in a number of his RCA Victor singles and albums. Eddy's 1962 single release, "(Dance With The) Guitar Man", co-written with Hazlewood, earned his third gold disc by selling a million records.

In the 1970s, he produced album projects for @Phil Everly and Waylon Jennings. In 1972, he worked with Al Gorgoni, rhythm guitar, on BJ THOMAS's "Rock and Roll Lullaby".

 In 1975, a collaboration with hit songwriter Tony Macaulay and former founding member of The Seekers, Keith Potger, led to another UK top-10 record, "Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar". The single, "You Are My Sunshine", featuring Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, hit the country charts in 1977.

In 1986, Eddy recorded with Art of Noise, remaking his 1960 version of Henry Mancini's "Peter Gunn". The song was a top-10 hit around the world, ranking number one on Rolling Stone's dance chart for six weeks that summer. "Peter Gunn" won the Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental of 1986. 

The following year, "Duane Eddy" was released on Capitol. Several of the tracks were produced by Paul McCartney, Jeff Lynne, Ry Cooder, and Art of Noise. Guest artists and musicians included John Fogerty, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, James Burton, David Lindley, Phil Pickett, Steve Cropper, and original Rebels, Larry Knechtel and Jim Horn.

Eddy was the lead guitarist on Foreigner's 1995 hit "Until the end of Time", which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. In 1996, Eddy played guitar on Hans Zimmer's soundtrack for the film "Broken Arrow".

In October 2010, Eddy returned to the UK at a sold-out Royal Festival Hall in London. This success prompted the subsequent album for Mad Monkey/EMI, which was produced by Richard Hawley in Sheffield, England. The album, "Road Trip", was released on June 20, 2011. Mojo placed the album at number 37 on its list of "Top 50 albums of 2011." Eddy performed at the Glastonbury Festival on June 26, 2011.

#duaneeddy #guitarplayers #guitarists #thewreckingcrew

The Wrecking Crew 

ILIAD BY HOMER MUSIC AND LIBRETTO BY PANAGIOTIS KAROUSOS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OF GREECE | DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

DIRECTORATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION OF CORINTH
"APOSTOLOS PAVLOS" HIGH SCHOOL | 4th GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL OF CORINTH
ILIAD BY HOMER
MUSIC AND LIBRETTO
BY PANAGIOTIS KAROUSOS

DIRECTED BY VANESSA KALKANI

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CORINTH CONDUCTED BY GLYKERIA MORAITAKI

SOLOISTS/CAST:
VANESSA KALKANI HELEN
REA VOUDOURI ANDROMACHE
COSTAS THANELLAS ACHILLES
VIVIAN IOANNOU EKAVI / THETIS
ARGYRIS KONTONIKOLAOU PATROKLOS
ALEXANDROS PISKIOULIS ODYSSEUS
NIKOLAOS DEDES, PIANO REHEARSALS

Choir and Group Theatre of "Apostolos Pavlos" High School
Matsouka Maria-Christina, Principal of "Apostolos Pavlos" High School
Tsapalou Annita, Head of the Department of School Activities
Artistic director: Panagiotis Karousos

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022 / TIME 7:30 PM
4TH GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL OF CORINTH
The opera Iliad of Homer has the support of the Ministry of Culture of Greece

Hellenic American Center of the Arts / Ελληνοαμερικανικό Κέντρο των Τεχνών

4ο Λύκειο Κορίνθου

ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΉ, 6 ΜΑΪ́ΟΥ 2022 ΣΤΙΣ 7:30 Μ.Μ.

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