From Bach and Shostakovich to Beethoven and The Beatles
A concert - a journey through time - where different worlds converge through the sound of brass instruments. From Bach’s clarity and balance to Beethoven's dramatic intensity and Shostakovich's moving power, all the way to the melodies of The Beatles and the modern sounds of our time. A program full of images, memories, and contrasts, proving that music, regardless of era or genre, always speaks the same language.
French Chamber Music for Three Breaths
A concert dedicated to French chamber music, showcasing the lyrical refinement, tonal richness, and expressive power of three great composers. Claude Debussy’s youthful Trio foreshadows his unique musical language, while Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps exudes vitality, light, and poetic sensibility. The evening concludes with Camille Saint-Saëns’s imposing Trio no. 2, a work of mature inspiration and technical mastery. A program that sheds light on the transition from French Romanticism to musical modernism, revealing the timeless charm of chamber music.
Strings Sounds: From Nielsen to Britten
The Athens Classical Players present an enchanting journey into the world of string music, highlighting the lyrical expressiveness and rich timbres of the string orchestra. The concert opens with the youthful Little Suite by Danish composer Carl Nielsen, a work brimming with freshness and melodic inspiration. This is followed by Dag Wirén’s elegant and luminous Serenade for Strings, one of the most popular works of Scandinavian music. Alexander Scriabin’s lyrical Andante offers a moment of introspection and poetic sensitivity, before the evening culminates with Benjamin Britten’s Simple Symphony, a work full of vitality and ingenuity, a 20th-century masterpiece inspired by the composer’s youthful melodies. An eclectic blend of Scandinavian dynamism, Russian romanticism, and British elegance.
Summer, you rise amidst the colors of your sunset
“Summer, you rise amidst the colors of your sunset,” writes Dionysis Savvopoulos, thus capturing the charm of a season that brings forth light, memories, and emotion. Taking this poetic image as its starting point, the concert weaves a dialogue between music and the spoken word. The musical works will be accompanied by readings of selected prose and poetry excerpts inspired by summer, highlighting its many facets: nostalgy, love, sea, light, and carefree spirit. An evening where notes and words coexist harmoniously, inviting the audience on a sensory journey brimming with images, emotions, and summer memories.
The seven last words of Christ on the Cross
Performed in many forms -as an oratorio, a symphonic work, a quartet, or a quintet with bass- Haydn’s prayer The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross moves us with the power of hope and brings us closer to the dramatic Crucifixion and the impending Resurrection of the Savior and of humanity. The words are read before each Sonata.
Aenaon: 10-year anniversary
Celebrating 10 years of artistic endeavors, the AENAON String Quartet, in collaboration with the acclaimed pianist Elena Christodoulou, presents an anniversary concert featuring works that reflect different eras and emotions. From Gustav Mahler’s youthful melancholy and the remembrance of Alfred Schnittke to the harshness of Dmitri Shostakovich’s sudden loss, as well as the imaginative love springing from the music of American composer Amy Beach.
Rock Barock
The Baroque style (approximately 1600–1750) is a period of artistic and architectural creativity characterized by excessive detail, intense movement, dramatic contrasts (light and shadow / chiaroscuro), rich color, and grandeur designed to inspire awe. It originated in Rome and spread throughout Europe, expressing power and emotion, and later evolved into a more lighthearted Rococo style. Four artists invite the audience to discover its richness and unique charm!
The Echo of Lyricism
An unusual yet organic dialogue between two composers who, though separated by a century and an ocean, share a common belief: the power of melody as the ultimate means of expression. The transition from Fauré to Ewazen is also a transition from “whispered” emotion to extroverted storytelling. The common thread is the use of the horn not as a “military” instrument, but as a third voice that sings, mourns, and celebrates alongside the violin and the piano.
Imaginary dialogs with three and four voices
The program showcases distinctive voices of the 20th century, highlighting the richness and dynamism that characterize the unique combination of clarinet, violin, and piano. Each work sheds light on different cultural and aesthetic aspects, ranging from lyricism and national identity to neoclassicism. Overall, the program traces a colorful musical journey through the 20th century, highlighting the expressive flexibility and intercultural richness of the trio for clarinet, violin, and piano.
Resonance: Canto ostinato
The concert program consists of the famous work by Dutch composer Simeon ten Holt, Canto Ostinato (1976–1979), one of the most significant works of European minimalism. It is a deeply atmospheric and captivating musical experience, with strong elements of repetition and freedom in its interpretive approach.
