Valentine’s concert
For the Athens State Orchestra, the evening of February 14 is not just a celebration for people in love, but also another invitation to share the emotion that only live music can offer. On the occasion of Valentine's Day and in co-production with Megaron the Athens Concert Hall, we collaborate with one of the most beloved Greek performers for a concert dedicated to the power of love and music. The distinctive voice and unique stage presence of Marios Frangoulis meet the sound of the symphony orchestra under the direction of the fast-rising Konstantinos Alexopoulos, offering a musical experience that appeals to classical music lovers and song lovers.
Shostakovich's Symphony no. 10
Some people believe that Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony no. 10 is a dramatic music description of the hard times of Stalinism; others believe that it is a work transmitting profound feelings regardless of the time’s political conditions. Nobody will ever know the truth, but there’s one certain thing: this symphony is equally moving no matter the times it is performed. Its dark and luminous sides are highlighted by the technically and expressively precise and robust baton of the conductor Michalis Oikonomou, subsequently to his collaboration with the established soloist, Natalia Michailidou in the renown composer, Michalis Travlos’s Piano concert.
Seasons: Four
The active Spanish conductor, Antonio Mendez, has built strong artistic links with many of the top Europe orchestras; we hope that the same will happen with the Athens State Orchestra. For his debut in Athens, he chose major symphonic works of the beginning of Schubert’s and Mendelssohn’s Romanticism. The repertoire is completed by The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, composed by the famous Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla, featuring the Spanish violinist of Peruvian origin, Leticia Moreno, renown for her explosive temperament and the evocative dynamism of her performance.
Journey to the Centre of Music – Religious Music
A series of interactive concerts aiming to shed light to all this that connects the modern audience with timeless symphonic music, bringing the latter closer to those who are not acquainted therewith, as
well as to its most fanatic audience. Videos, Speeches and Music interact by dramatizing each time the portrait of a different symphonic musical genre. Known and unknown historical information, personal stories, concealed symbolisms and patterns and the magic of the works' structure, presented in a delightful way.0150
Journey to the Centre of Music – Religious Music
A series of interactive concerts aiming to shed light to all this that connects the modern audience with timeless symphonic music, bringing the latter closer to those who are not acquainted therewith, as
well as to its most fanatic audience. Videos, Speeches and Music interact by dramatizing each time the portrait of a different symphonic musical genre. Known and unknown historical information, personal stories, concealed symbolisms and patterns and the magic of the works' structure, presented in a delightful way.
Timpani and Orchestra
Ukranian Kiril Karabits has been for many years leading music director of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra of England, successfully conducting the symphonic ensemble in great concerts and recordings. In his debut with the Athens State Orchestra, he returns to a work he knows deeply, the ballet Spartacus, composed by Aram Khachaturian, the composer who introduced Armenian music to the hearts of the world audience. Fully acquainted with the 20th and 21st century’s avant-garde, Karabits brings to life a pioneering work by the great Greek composer, Argyris Kounadis, while expected to collaborate ideally with the leading Greek percussion virtuoso, Dimitris Desyllas, performing the cornerstone of the percussion repertoire, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra leading percussionist Werner Thärichen’s concert.
Symphonic Pink Floyd
Consistently continuing its social outreach efforts, the Athens State Orchestra is organizing yet another charity concert, bringing the complete Symphonic Pink Floyd to Greece for the first time—the authentic symphonic arrangement of iconic works by the legendary British band. Pink Floyd left an indelible mark with their innovative sound, philosophical lyrics, and iconic albums that shaped the evolution of progressive rock and continue to inspire generations the world. This is a unique musical experience where symphonic sound meets the timeless power of rock, bringing a new dimension to the band’s masterful compositions. Giorgos Aravidis, a conductor with extensive experience in creative collaborations across different musical genres, will serve as musical director.
Christmas with the Athens State Orchestra
The Athens State Orchestra, always aiming to play an active role in the musical life of rural Greece, this year chose to transmit the Christmas message in its own musical way to the capital of Messene by bringing the local audience to contact with timeless masterpieces of the erudite European creation. Young, talented conductor, Maria Bazou reimagines beloved melodies from the famous George Bizet’s opera, Carmen, while the Athens State Orchestra’s Concert Master, Apollon Grammatikopoulos and its leading flutist, Nikos Nikopoulos, take on solo roles in impressive concerts highlighting the full beauty of their instruments’ sound.
In collaboration with the Friends of Music Society of Kalamata
Christmas with the Athens State Orchestra Corinth
The Athens State Orchestra, always aiming to play an active role in the musical life of rural Greece, this year chose to transmit the Christmas message in its own musical way to Corinth by bringing the local audience to contact with timeless masterpieces of the erudite European creation. Young, talented conductor, Maria Bazou reimagines beloved melodies from the famous George Bizet’s opera, Carmen, while the Athens State Orchestra’s Concert Master, Apollon Grammatikopoulos and its leading flutist, Nikos Nikopoulos, take on solo roles in impressive concerts highlighting the full beauty of their instruments’ sound.
In collaboration with the Municipality of Corinth
