For the first time, the second novel by Alexandros Papadiamantis "Merchants of the Nations" is coming to the stage, which will premiere tomorrow at the "Antigoni Valakou" theater.

The project is uploaded due to completion 100 years since the author's death. Elsa Andrianou has done the dramaturgical editing, the direction and music are by Thodoris Ambazis and the theater group OPERA performs .

The historical canvas of the work consists of the Venetian occupation of the Aegean islands shortly before the conflict between East and West, while its main theme is love passion in its most extreme form. Central heroine Augusta who leaves her husband Ioannis Mouhra and follows the Venetian Marco Sanuto, driven by an irresistible love desire that ultimately leads to her death.

The performances will last until Sunday 18 December.

Source: www.newsbeast.gr