Beethoven's Ninth Symphony 28-02-2014

The Athens State Orchestra, in collaboration with the Cultural Foundation EUROPAMUSICALE, announces with great pleasure a festive concert on the occasion of the Greek Presidency of the European Union. Distinguished singers of international reputation and the excellent  Bamberg Symphony Choir combine forces with the Athens State Orchestra under the musical direction of Chief Conductor Vassilis Christopoulos, in order to present Beethoven’s magnificent Ninth Symphony, a symphonic masterpiece that represents the highest ideals of Humanity and Fraternity.

Bamberg  Symphony  Choir

(Chorus Master: Rolf Beck)

 

19:45

Pre-concert talk, free for ticket holders 


Christmas Concert at Lamia

Perhaps inevitably, the unique figure of Johann Sebastian Bach often overshadows the singular talents of several of his sons and their important contributions to the development of European music. In the festive spirit of Christmas, the well-known Baroque specialist, Markellos Chrysikopoulos joins forces with four outstanding soloists and invites the audience to enjoy Brandenburg Concerto No.1 by Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as extracts of two devout religious works by Johannes Christian and Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach.

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Christmas Concert at Karpenisi

Perhaps inevitably, the unique figure of Johann Sebastian Bach often overshadows the singular talents of several of his sons and their important contributions to the development of European music. In the festive spirit of Christmas, the well-known Baroque specialist, Markellos Chrysikopoulos joins forces with four outstanding soloists and invites the audience to enjoy Brandenburg Concerto No.1 by Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as extracts of two devout religious works by Johannes Christian and Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach.

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Brahms Cello Sonatas

Dimitris Magriotis, cello
Apostolos Palios, piano

 


Oblivion

Grigoris Asonitis, horn

Dimitris Angelidis, violin

Maria Moschidou, piano


Human voices

Works by Diego Ortiz, Santiago de Murcia, Francesco Corbetta, Tobias Hume, Giuseppe Jacchini, Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger, Johan Schenk, Robert de Visée, Marin Marais.

Angelos Repapis, viola da gamba

Nikos Panagiotidis, theorbo / baroque guitar

 


Death and the maiden

George Mandylas, violin

Christophoros Karathanassis, violin

Manos Gouvelis, viola

Asterios Pouftis, cello