Three very talented artists. A voice and a guitar, an accordion and a cello. A concert with all the songs we loved as children. This is how we will leaf through the ALBUM of songs by Adriana, Thanos, and Stella, who taught them everything they know and bound them forever to music! Contributors: Vocals: Adriana […]
"Fishermens' Festival" with the participation of a local music group at the Palm Forest of Panagiouda village
As part of the annual celebrations in honor of the great Teacher of the Nation, philosopher, and 1821 revolutionary Benjamin, a festive event is organized in Megalochori, featuring traditional local music and dance groups.
On August 31st, the village of Ippeios hosts the Fig Festival — a cultural event celebrating the rich history and significance of the fig in the region. The event program includes presentations offering a brief overview of the history of the fig in the region, accompanied by the screening of a short documentary. In parallel, […]
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, […]
