Tribute to Skalkottas’ Year

Fri. 15 February 2019 20:30

Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall

Another little-known symphonic masterpiece wrought by the musical genius of Nikos Skalkottas, another priceless musical gem of Greek music put back in the spotlight. The Athens State Orchestra is delighted and honoured to welcome our beloved, internationally acknowledged Greek pianist Dimitris Toufexis, interpreting the Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto no. 2, one of the most popular pieces of all times.

19:45 Free introductory speech by Nikos Laaris for ticket holders

Event Programme

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF

(1873–1943)

Piano concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18

NIKOS SKALKOTTAS

(1904–1949)

Symphonic Suite no. 1

Event Programme

Featuring

CONDUCTOR

Stefanos Tsialis

SOLOIST

Dimitris Toufexis, piano

Featuring

CONDUCTOR

Stefanos Tsialis

SOLOIST

Dimitris Toufexis, piano

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