Mantzaros + 1 – 150 years since the death of Nikolaos Mantzaros
150 years since the death of Nikolaos Mantzaros
Fri. 25 February 2022 20:30
Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall
While Greeks everywhere may be familiar with Nikolaos Mantzaros as a name, since he composed our national anthem, the sad truth is that most of us know next to nothing about the remainder of his musical output. To mark the 150th anniversary of his death, the Athens State Orchestra is providing its audience with an opportunity to familiarize itself with works by the great Corfiote composer performed by musicians with an in-depth knowledge of his music. As an interesting counterpoint, the concert also includes a charming contemporary symphonic work by the imaginative American composer, John Adams.
19:30, free introductory speech by Kostas Kardamis for ticket holders
Event Programme
NIKOLAOS HALIKIOPOULOS-MANTZAROS
(1795-1872)
Sinfonia, orchestration by Spyros Prosoparis
«Ulissi egli Ellissi», overture
Romanza for trumpet and piano, orchestration by Spyros Prosoparis
«Don Crepuscolo», two arie for baritone and orchestra: «Figli del amor mio», «Numi d’ antichità»
«Come augellin che canta», aria for Soprano and Orchestra
«Aurora», aria for Soprano and Orchestra
Event Programme
Featuring
CONDUCTOR
Spyros Prosoparis
SOLOISTS
Roza Poulimenou, soprano
Panagiotis Pratsos, baritone
Ioannis Karampetsos, trumpet
