Liszt’s Christmas oratorio
Sat. 19 December 2026 20:30
Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall
Christmas is not exclusively connected to Santa Claus’s figure, Christmas trees, presents and family reunions; first and foremost, Christmas marks the arrival of a message of Hope, the celebration of a Birth that transcends human measure and promising something larger, beyond the narrow human view. Liszt and Kodály, two important Hungarian composers of the 19th and the 20th century correspondingly, have expressed through their music Man’s awe before God’s incarnation, in the most ideal and passionate way. The Athens State Orchestra, selected lyrical artists and active choruses, under the baton of the versatile conductor Michalis Zeke, give this Christmas the corresponding spiritual dimension through great religious music pieces, worthy of being remembered or discovered by all of us.
Event Programme
FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886)
Christus, S.3, oratorio
ZOLTÁN KODÁLY (1882-1967)
Te Deum (first interpretation by the Athens State Orchestra)
Event Programme
FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886)
Christus, S.3, oratorio
ZOLTÁN KODÁLY (1882-1967)
Te Deum (first interpretation by the Athens State Orchestra)
Featuring
CONDUCTOR
Mihály Zeke
SOLOISTS
Chrissa Maliamani, soprano
Chrysanthi Spitadi, mezzo soprano
Andreas Karaoulis, tenor
Petros Magoulas, bass
PARTICIPATIONS
Greek Radio Choir
Conductor: Mihalis Papapetrou
City of Athens Choir
Conductor: Stavros Beris
Pantelis Pagoulatos
Featuring
CONDUCTOR
Mihály Zeke
SOLOIST
Chrissa Maliamani, soprano
Chrysanthi Spitadi, mezzo soprano
Andreas Karaoulis, tenor
Petros Magoulas, bass
PARTICIPATIONS
Greek Radio Choir
Conductor: Mihalis Papapetrou
City of Athens Choir
Conductor: Stavros Beris
Pantelis Pagoulatos
