A musical theatrical reading featuring a script by Giannis Vouros and original music by Thodoris Lebesis. The work unfolds the history of Greece, highlighting its bloody moments, victories, fragmentations, and the resilience and pride of those who, loving life, stood tall in the face of duty. Contributors: Theatrical Text, Dramaturgy, and Direction: Giannis Vouros Music […]
Internationally acclaimed lyric singers, Vasiliki Karagianni and Tasos Apostolou, present a tribute to lyric singing and Italian melodrama. The concert will feature arias and duets from the most famous Italian operas. Accompanied by the renowned pianist Thanasis Apostolopoulos. Contributors: Soprano: Vasiliki Karagianni Bass: Tasos Apostolou Piano Accompaniment: Thanasis Apostolopoulos
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 […]
