Liszt with Alexei Volodin

90 years since Albert Roussel’s death

Sat. 07 November 2026 20:30

Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall

Promotional portrait for the Athens State Orchestra's 5th concert of the 2026–2027 artistic season featuring conductor Zoi Tsokanou and pianist Alexei Volodin in an elegant recital hall with a grand piano, presented as a seamless editorial-style composite.

The Athens State Orchestra performs under the reputable musical direction of the experienced conductor Zoi Tsokanou and featuring the distinguished Russian soloist Alexei Volodin, who has repeatedly captivated Athenian audiences in recent years with his dazzling performances. Both Nikos Astrinidis’s fascinating work -inspired by a short story by Edgar Allan Poe- and the romantic music of Franz Liszt and Albert Russell, with their high emotional intensity and orchetral brilliance, promise an unforgettable listening experience.

Event Programme

NICOLAS ASTRINIDIS (1921-2010)
The Mask of the Red Death

FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886)
Piano concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, S.124
“Preludes”, S.97, symphonic poem

ALBERT ROUSSEL (1869-1937)
Bacchus et Ariane, suite No. 2 from the ballet, Op.43

Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall

Ticket price: 35€, 25€, 20€, 15€ and 10€ (concession)

At 19:30 an introductory speech will be held for ticket holders.