"Love Songs of the 80s - A Piano Bar On Valentine's"
Piano and nostalgia on Valentine's eve
With Kostas Tsangarides
This year, just two days before the most romantic day of the year, pianist-singer Kostas Tsangarides invites you to a unique musical experience full of love and nostalgia from the 1980s. On Wednesday 12th February at 20:00 at the Music Library “Lilian Voudouri”, Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall, the atmosphere of an authentic piano bar will come to life, taking you back to a time when love was sung with passion and emotion.
This Valentine's Day will be a time capsule of the 1980s, a decade when love and music intertwined to create timeless memories. From the iconic 'Lady in Red' by Chris de Burgh to the intense 'I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight' by Cutting Crew, and from the heartfelt 'Against All Odds' by Phil Collins to the romantic 'Right Here Waiting' by Richard Marx, the evening promises to evoke memories and emotions. Timeless pieces such as Leonard Cohen's 'Dance Me to the End of Love', Eric Carmen's 'Hungry Eyes' and Stevie Wonder's 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' will touch the sensitive chords of every heart that knows how to love and dream.
About Kostas Tsangarides
Emerging from Thessaloniki (Greece) and Nicosia (Cyprus), Kostas Tsangarides has carved his niche in music, marrying classic influences with modern flair. His musical voyage commenced at age ten under principal musician Theodoros Zarimpas. Excelling in piano and double bass, Kostas achieved academic distinction, including a diploma from the New Conservatory of Thessaloniki and mastery of the Yamaha Electone organ. Since his professional debut in 1998, he has enchanted audiences across Greece's esteemed venues with his pianist-singer virtuosity. His collaborations have been many and varied, with notable performances alongside composer Giorgos Hatzinasios and principal musician Akis Gerontakis, earning him respect in the industry. Internationally acknowledged, he triumphed in the "Unisong 2003 International Song Contest" with his original piece "Winner of the Game". He has also served as an educator in various conservatories and music academies, guiding the next generation of talent, and he has taken the helm in directing theatrical ensembles. Concurrently, he dedicates himself to crafting instrumental pieces and composing songs.
