An Alpine Symphony
The Athens State Orchestra hosts the Southwest German Philharmonic Orchestra of Constance, in which Vassilis Christopoulos serves as chief conductor since 2005 . In the first part of the concert the German orchestra will play the majestic Symphony No.41 "Jupiter", which represents the peak of Mozart's symphonic creation . In the second part the two orchestras, joined together in a large ensemble, will present Richard Strauss "Alpine Symphony", honoring the 150th anniversary since the birth of the great German composer .
Southwest German Philharmonic Orchestra of Constance
Athens State Orchestra
The Gold Rush
Herodion turns into an amazing open air cinema in favor of the public which will enjoy the projection of a masterpiece, Charlie Chaplin's silent movie "The Gold Rush" (1925), while Athens State Orchestra under the musical direction of Miltos Logiadis will play live the music that Chaplin himself had composed especially for his film.
Concert at Trikala
Due to high demand for tickets, an extra concert will be held the same day, at 11.30 a.m.
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.
