Festivals

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 […]