Axion Esti

Tue. 14 July 2015 21:00

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

The Athens State Orchestra and the Greek Festival are participating in the celebrations of Mikis Theodorakis’s 90th birthday (he was born on July 29, 1925) by presenting a concert performance of Axion Esti, one of the most emblematic works of poetry – by Odysseus Elytis, in this case – ever set to music and one of the great works of Greek musical heritage. Performing with the Athens State Orchestra as soloists are Dimitris Platanias (baritone), George Dalaras (vocalist), Akis Sakellariou (narrator) and the Choirs of the Municipality of Athens and the University of Athens. Loukas Karitinos will conduct.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity

Event Programme

ΘΟΔΩΡΟΣ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΟΥ

(γεν. 1935)

Axion Esti, oratorio

Event Programme

Featuring

CONDUCTOR

Lukas Karytinos

SOLOISTS

Dimitris Platanias, baritone

George Dalaras, singer

Akis Sakellariou, narrator

PARTICIPATIONS

Choir of the Municipality of Athens  (chorus master: St.Beris)

Choir of the University of Athens (chorus master: M.Economou)

«Melodoi» Choir (chorus master: G. Ziakas) 

Featuring

CONDUCTOR

Lukas Karytinos

SOLOIST

Dimitris Platanias, baritone

George Dalaras, singer

Akis Sakellariou, narrator

PARTICIPATIONS

Choir of the Municipality of Athens  (chorus master: St.Beris)

Choir of the University of Athens (chorus master: M.Economou)

«Melodoi» Choir (chorus master: G. Ziakas) 

Upcoming Concerts

Symphonic Concerts

Alexei Volodin & Lukas Karytinos

Fri. 10 October 2025, 20:30

Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall

Chamber Music Concerts

More than half a quartet

Wed. 15 October 2025, 19:00

Elyti's house, Plaka

Chamber Music Concerts

Bass Euphoria

Mon. 20 October 2025, 19:00

Technopolis City of Athens

Symphonic Concerts

Giorgos Kouroupos: Elytis’s Monogram

Fri. 24 October 2025, 20:30

Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall