Mantzaros + 1 – 150 years since the death of Nikolaos Mantzaros

150 years since the death of Nikolaos Mantzaros

Fri. 25 February 2022 20:30

Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall

While Greeks everywhere may be familiar with Nikolaos Mantzaros as a name, since he composed our national anthem, the sad truth is that most of us know next to nothing about the remainder of his musical output. To mark the 150th anniversary of his death, the Athens State Orchestra is providing its audience with an opportunity to familiarize itself with works by the great Corfiote composer performed by musicians with an in-depth knowledge of his music. As an interesting counterpoint, the concert also includes a charming contemporary symphonic work by the imaginative American composer, John Adams.

19:30, free introductory speech by Kostas Kardamis for ticket holders

Event Programme

NIKOLAOS HALIKIOPOULOS-MANTZAROS

(1795-1872)

Sinfonia, orchestration by Spyros Prosoparis

«Ulissi egli Ellissi», overture

Romanza for trumpet and piano, orchestration by Spyros Prosoparis

«Don Crepuscolo», two arie for baritone and orchestra: «Figli del amor mio», «Numi d’ antichità»

«Come augellin che canta», aria for Soprano and Orchestra

«Aurora», aria for Soprano and Orchestra

Event Programme

Featuring

CONDUCTOR

Spyros Prosoparis

SOLOISTS

Roza Poulimenou, soprano

Panagiotis Pratsos, baritone

Ioannis Karampetsos, trumpet

Featuring

CONDUCTOR

Spyros Prosoparis

SOLOIST

Roza Poulimenou, soprano

Panagiotis Pratsos, baritone

Ioannis Karampetsos, trumpet

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