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.
(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.
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.
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.
Nikos Panagiotidis, theorbo / baroque guitar
Death and the maiden
Christophoros Karathanassis, violin
Manos Gouvelis, viola
Asterios Pouftis, cello