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December / 19:00
A work by the award-winning composer Giorgos Voukanos, with texts and lyrics by Mary Voukanos, which tells the story of the great philhellene poet Lord Byron through music and songs. It follows his journey from England to Greece, a country he loved and supported during its difficult years leading up to its liberation. The narrative is conveyed through his poetic compositions as well as new songs created specifically for the performance. Byron’s love for freedom, the strength of the fighters, and the beauty of our country are intertwined with the poverty and harsh everyday living conditions of the society in Papadiamantis' world, a few years later. Greece continues its journey, trying to survive the wounds of war. The period of Christmas in the years of Kyrios Alexandros (Papadiamantis) and even today, reflects the deep need for love, solidarity, smiles, and a better life. The iconic work "The Christmas of Papadiamantis" by Mary & Giorgos Voukanos, which has been presented with great success and performed by many well-known and beloved artists such as Giannis Vogiatzis, Daki, Anna Synodinos, Giannis Vogli, Vicky Leandros, Kostas Makedonas, and others, returns to the Athens Concert Hall and takes us on a journey into the world of Kyrios Alexandros Papadiamantis during the festive season.
Singers: Ada Athanasopoulou and Stavros Salampasopoulos. Narration: Chrysa Roma. The Camerata Junior Ensemble of the Camerata Junior Orchestra of the Friends of Music is conducted by Aristea Tsichli. Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 19:00, in the Yiannis Marinos Hall of the "Friends of Music" Association at the Athens Concert Hall.
A unique musical journey during the holiday season for both children and adults, which will be repeated on Monday, December 30, 2024, in Messolonghi at the Event Hall of the Regional Unit of Aetolia-Acarnania, with the unique narration of Leonidas Kakouris.
The performances are held under the auspices and support of the Ministry of Culture and the Byron Society of the Holy City of Messolonghi, and in collaboration with the Region of Western Greece.
Contributors/Participants:
Music – Orchestration: Giorgos Voukanos
Texts – Lyrics: Mary Voukanos
Poetry: Lord Byron
Video Design: Giannis Spyrounis
Sound Design: Sakis Marakas
Visual Design: Nikos Dionysopoulos
Singers: Ada Athanasopoulou, Stavros Salampasopoulos
Narration: Chrysa Roma (Athens Concert Hall)
Narration: Leonidas Kakouris (Messolonghi) Singer: Michael Dimitrakakos (Messolonghi)
Camerata Junior Ensemble of the Camerata Junior Orchestra of the Friends of Music
Orchestra Conductor: Aristea Tsichli
Piano: Stavros Pertsalakis – Giorgos Voukanos
Production Management: Eleni Athanasopoulou
Production: Melody Spirit Institute of Art & Culture
