Vladimir Ashkenazi withdraws from the active concert action
Following Vladimir Ashkenazi's recent decision to withdraw from the active concert action, which has caused us feelings of sadness, emotion and respect, we announce his replacement by the internationally acknowledged Belarusian conductor Vyatcheslav Volich, first conductor of the Odessa National Academic Opera, who will be conducting the Athens State Orchestra during the concert in 28th of March 2020.
Auditors who wish to get a refund for their tickets, are kindly requested to contact the box office of Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall (210 7282333, tickets@megaron.gr).
Linus Roth soloist at Beethoven's violin concerto
Due to force majeure, the internationally acknowledged violinist Areti Zoula will not collaborate with the Athens State Orchestra at the concert 'Beethoven: 250 years', in 28th February 2020. The awarded violinist Linus Roth will be the soloist at Beethoven's violin concerto.
Finally, instead of the awarded piece for new Greek composer in 'Nikos Skalkottas' competition, the concert's programme include the Overture concertante from Nikos Skalkottas's Symphonic Suite No. 2.