This concert is inspired by the life and legacy of the composer and musician Tanburi Ali Efendi, who was born, raised, and active in Mytilene during the late nineteenth century. He was the foremost representative of the old school of tanbur performance and technique, mastering the instrument with exceptional artistry and inspiring generations of distinguished […]
Concert by the Mytilene Municipality Youth Orchestra The Mytilene Municipality Youth Orchestra makes its debut appearance at the Music Festival, presenting works by Greek and international composers. In the second half of the concert, the young and exceptionally talented pianist Dimitris Papakyriazis will perform a selection of classical works by Greek and international composers. Credits […]
Dance, Nature, and Echoes of the Past A musical journey where time, myth, and movement converge on stage. As part of its ongoing collaborations with leading artistic institutions across Greece, the Mytilene Music Festival joins forces with the Athens Municipality Symphony Orchestra to present a concert entitled From Baroque to Neoclassicism. The programme features Antonio […]
Kostas Patsiotis Quartet feat. Alkmini Basakarou Selections from the albums October and Childhood Heroes, where contemporary jazz meets Mediterranean lyricism and rich polyrhythmic textures. The programme also features imaginative arrangements inspired by the Greek musical tradition, with guest vocalist Alkmini Basakarou adding a distinctive lyrical and narrative dimension that enriches the atmosphere, energy, and emotional […]
The kantada is a musical bridge between Greece and Italy, between the passion of song and the sweetness of heartfelt confession. Originating in the Ionian Islands and nineteenth-century Athens, these serenades have echoed through the years as reminders of a romantic era, when voices and melodies united hearts beneath balconies and along whitewashed alleyways. Their […]
Yannis Ritsos – Thodoris Lempesis A Midsummer Afternoon's Dream (1938) by Yannis Ritsos is a poetic tribute to youth—to the years of innocence, joy, and freedom. It was written during the period from 1937 to 1943, often regarded as one of the poet's most prolific and lyrically inspired creative phases. In his second major musical […]
Evi Mazi (vocals, flute), Dimos Vougioukas (accordion, piano), Kostas Arsenis (double bass), and Dimitris Koufogiourgos (guitar, bouzouki) invite audiences on an evening journey through the garden of the Mediterranean, performing songs and instrumental works by celebrated Greek and Mediterranean composers, including Mikis Theodorakis, Stavros Xarhakos, Nino Rota, Nicola Piovani, and others. Credits Evi Mazi – […]
An Evening of Music and Storytelling Dedicated to Women Dryades Quartet Woman as an enduring symbol—and women who have themselves become symbols—are brought to life through their writings and correspondence. From the Virgin Mary, the Mother of All, and the ancient Muse Calliope, to Sappho, Clara Schumann, and more recent figures such as Elder Gavrilia, […]
An evening devoted to the magic of opera, featuring celebrated arias, duets, and beloved melodies from around the world, with the acclaimed baritone Tassis Christoyannοpoulos. Joining him is soprano Dimitra Kotidou, accompanied on the piano by the distinguished pianist Thanasis Apostolopoulos. Credits Baritone: Tassis Christoyannopoulos Soprano: Dimitra Kotidou Piano: Thanasis Apostolopoulos
The Iberus Quartet, an ensemble with an active presence across the Iberian Peninsula and Central Europe, regularly performing at festivals, concert series, and thematic productions, presents a vibrant programme inspired by the world of opera, entitled The Quartet Goes to the Opera. Through imaginative arrangements for string quartet of celebrated overtures, intermezzi, and arias, the […]
The Novarte Quartet, one of Greece's most acclaimed and active string quartets, was formed within the broader Novarte Ensemble and brings together distinguished musicians with an outstanding presence on both the Greek and international music scene. The ensemble has performed at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron), the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, the Alternative Stage […]
Together, we bid farewell to the 3rd Mytilene Music Festival with dancing, singing, and a spirit of celebration, while already looking forward to next summer. The acclaimed ensemble Gadjo Dilo will bring the Festival to a joyful close with the irresistible rhythms of gypsy jazz and gypsy swing, inviting audiences to celebrate the finale in […]
