Daily Archives: 16 February, 2012

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Piaggio Beverly 300: More complete than ever

It has proven to be dominant in sales and not by accident. This is Beverly 300 of 22 horses, which with the incomparable style, and the most complete character, wins the bet!
In our country, politics has been engulfed by firebrands who have been in power for decades and, as it seems, the results of this tactic are not the best. In the Greek reality, Nevertheless, there is another powerful family, which for many years has been at the top of scooters and the benefits for those who have voted for it are enormous. Her name is Beverly.

And the new Beverly 300 is the latest offspring of the said family. The Italian scooter was lucky to be born with a name that would guarantee it (and indeed it happened) the title of best seller in its category. However, the road ahead, he is not one to cash in on the fame his name affords him, but that of hard work. Besides, in the competitive times we live in, only this would ensure his success. The new Beverly 300, Well, it makes the most of not just the name, but also those elements that brought his ancestors to the top. Alongside, also brings new features to what years from now we will know as the "collective DNA of the Beverly family". In a few words, the designers of the new scooter did not start from a blank sheet of paper - they kept the best elements of the models and versions of the last years: their engine 278 ml, the sturdy frame, the ergonomics and comfort it offers. And some of them strengthened them, so as to become new points of reference: the brakes, the spaces, the behavior, the elegant and fresh aesthetic. The result is the new Beverly 300, a scooter reinforced at points, able to become a best seller and rule the scooters not only because of its name, but also the new features that make it even better.

Aesthetics:Transformation here and now
The new Beverly seems to have borrowed characteristic elements from previous models and versions, in order to modernize them and, at the very first glance, you understand that he has succeeded. Starting with the mask, you see the characteristic lines of a Beverly and the large headlight on the steering wheel, but with the differences being strong. The grille lines and side LEDs are sharper than before, while the projector more square. The design of the apron is equally aggressive, at the top of which the bicolor in the plastics stands out. Additional, in the central tunnel is the gas cap, which is now aircraft type. In line, the evolution of the aesthetic elements of previous Beverlys continues unabated, thanks to the corners of the plastics, but also the new lamp (also LEDs) body. New elements in the aesthetics of the Beverly are the impressive rims, but also the renewed instrument panel.

Motor : Successful tenure
Their motor 278 κ.εκ. it is the only part of the new Beverly that has not been tampered with in the slightest. The Italians correctly judged that the issue of 300 κ.εκ. it needed no improvements in this area (that of 125 κ.εκ. it's another story) and the engine unit called Quasar works its magic here as well. Linear over its entire operating range, which means that it will satisfy with the above even at low revs. -point where the engine of 250 κ.εκ. it was not proper- the motor is the first to set the tone for the character of the new Beverly. Its increased torque (always compared to their Quasar 244 ml) it makes it more matchy, especially at startups, while the vibrancy is not going to be missing from Beverly, until it reaches its final end.

Spaces / Comfort: You'll... be comfortable
After this update, the beverly now belongs to the scooter sub-category 300 κ.εκ. that can accommodate a full face or two jet helmets under their saddle. The space below it is larger, while the help from the... regional areas remains important. The glove compartment of the apron will fit several small things, while the folding hook will take care of carrying a bag. End, the grill remains useful, as it can increase the transport capabilities of the scooter. The saddle of the new Beverly also appears renewed and better. Her new foam material and redesign have increased her, even discreetly, comfort levels. Complaints will not be heard even from the passenger, to which a large part of it is attributed. The only complaint will come at high speeds, when zero wind protection will annoy rider and passenger.

Posts: Modest and humble
Maybe the new Beverly's suspension system was designed from scratch, however, its operation and the general philosophy that characterizes it, is the same. Ahead we meet a fork 35 mm. and rear dual shock absorbers with adjustable preload. The feeling they will give the rider, if he has driven one of the previous Beverlys, it is a little more robust, a positive element for the more sporty moods of the model. And in the field of feeling, the posts are satisfying, while the only complaint will come on really bad road surfaces, where the rider will feel some bumps in his waist.

Brakes: Brake on uncertainty
In addition to improved performance in the area of ​​brakes, Beverly also boasts a record: the largest disk in its class, with diameter 300 mm. Naturally, the new disc isn't just there to impress with its size. Combined with the also new trumpet of 12 thousand, the main characteristics of a brake, the power and the feeling, have received a small, except important, improvement. After the specific improvements, Beverly's braking process looks like a short one, but especially worked song. Pressing, for example, the rear brake lever, the intro of the song comes on, the near-empty lever stroke that characterizes all Beverlys. Gradually, the guitar starts, in a linear manner, without frightening with its intensity. As the song comes to a close, the feeling it gives you, it totally puts you in the groove. His end will come quite naturally, without leaving you to complain about the brevity and intensity of the voice.

Driving: It lives up to its title
The feeling you get in the saddle of the new Beverly is familiar and at the same time so new that it can confuse you, if you have driven Beverly before. Your vision is what will confuse you first, since you see that you are on a different scooter, though everything in his behavior seems familiar. Acquaintance, but not exactly the same. The engine may not hold any surprises, if you know him, however, the general behavior of the scooter is clearly improved. Let's get started, Well, from the known. By opening the throttle, the beverly will power boot, but without scaring his rider. Already from the low rev range, its function is full and the good impressions will continue as the kilometers on the odometer go up, as the power comes in plenty and in a sweet way. Inside the city, the beverly will do just fine. The feeling it offers to the rider is airy and at the same time sturdy. Its volume, on the other, is up to the standards of the class and the Italian scooter will find some obstacles in its way. Out of town, Beverly will remain stable, even close to his final. The 135 km/h which will be the final reading on its counter, they are satisfactory for short trips, but lack of gel will tire the rider.

Conclusion: Bitten
The renewed Beverly is now the new king of scooters, something that happened almost from the first moment that the Italian scooter came to the Greek market. His name and the success of every Beverly that came before it, they helped it in its successful course from the first moment, although the new 300ari was not based only on them. The changes to which the Italian best seller underwent, they improved it in key areas, such as spaces, handling and brakes. Additional, its new aesthetic is not only fresh and modern, but also ready to inspire the next generations of scooters.

Source : mototriti.gr

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Badminton THEATRE : In the "Mantra" of Atticus

The life of the "legendary form" of the song and its era are revived in the musical theater performance directed by Sofia Spyratou



Akis Sakellariou and Alexandros Bourdoumis play Atticus in the show which premieres on 22 February

I cried to write, I wrote to sing and sang to live… was writing the handwritten note that Atticus had left with the wish to be written on his tomb. In one of the leading forms of Greek song, Cleon Triantafillou, the worldly Atticus, the musical theater performance is mentioned, "Looking for Atticus" which premieres on 22 February, in Badminton, in musicological research and texts by Lambros Liavas, directed and choreographed by Sofia Spyratou.

"The show invites today's audience to rebaptize in the beauty of the songs that marked the lives of millions of Greeks and to discover the values ​​of life and the artistic courage of an era as difficult and transitory as today" notes Lambros Liavas.
Atticus is rightly considered the father of all modern Greek troubadours. His proposal has not been surpassed even by his spiritual grandchildren, Manos Hadjidakis and Dionysis Savvopoulos. Even if they were rushed for a time, some small-minded people, to stick the label of retro" he says. It has been a "legendary form" which expresses "erotism and emotion that is eternal… Cosmopolitan and deeply cultured, great composer and pianist, singer, poet, rhymester, actor, lecturer, magician, dancer and acrobat (!), was a multifaceted and charming personality".

A throwback without a "retro" mood, but with a lot of humor, sarcasm, tenderness and emotion is the production. At the heart of it is a hearty selection of the most beloved songs of Atticus and other leading composers of the time. The show follows the "life saga" of Cleon Triantaphyllos-Atticus (1885-1944) and his generation. It starts from Alexandria and his Athens 1900, with the walks in Zappeion, the carols and musical evenings at the mansion of the Triantaphyllos family. It takes place in Belle Epoque Paris, with the famous Mistenge measuring at the Folies Berge and the young Cleon at the Conservatory, musical theaters and cabarets to begin his career as "Attic" – songwriter.

We follow him on his adventurous tours’ the whole world.
To end up in the Athens of the Interwar period, with "variety shows" and the famous "Mantra", a pioneering way of artistic communication for the Greek reality. "Mantra" was Attic's temple of art and functioned for a whole decade (1930-1940), combining elements from the Parisian boudoir, the Athenian inspection, it's boring, the tavern and the music-philology gallery. It was a nursery of great artists. A recounting of the events of that period takes place alongside the performance.
The performance will make use of the theatre's potential, as explained by S. Spyratou. For’ this stage will reach the square with steps, as it was in "Mantra". The artists will come closer to the audience and become a company with it.

TALENT COMPETITIONS
One of the characteristics of the "Madras of Attic" was the various talent competitions, something that the show, following the legend of Atticus, will make it come true. Spectators who have signed up and auditioned will compete in various talent shows with an emphasis on singing talent, just as it was done in the mantra of Atticus. More information for those interested in participating in the competitions at tel.: 211 10 10000. Registrations to attik@badmintontheater.gr.

THE ACTORS The lyrical interludes are signed by Yiannis Xanthoulis and the sets – costumes by Lili Pezanou. They star (in alphabetical order): S. Sieves, N. Lotsar, Ev. Mourning, Al. Bourdoumis, English. Papadimitriou, Ak. Sakellariou et al., 10ballet members and a 7-member orchestra, under the orchestration – musical direction by Theodoros Kotepanos.

Source : ethnos.gr

ancient theater

New life for the ancient theater of Larissa

It literally emerged from under the buildings of the modern city

The ancient theater of Larissa is slowly acquiring a part of its lost glory, which literally emerged from under the buildings of the modern city, to start a wide program of maintenance and restoration a few years ago. Next step now, it is the restoration of its scales but also of one of its sides, interventions that will significantly contribute to the image of the monument, both aesthetically and in its understanding.

The studies, which were approved on Tuesday by the Central Archaeological Council are certainly intended first to strengthen the static adequacy of the main theater by preventing the seats from falling. In addition, it will be possible for visitors to move around the area, something that is currently impossible due to the discontinuity of the tiers, while the totality of the interventions will essentially contribute to the restoration of part of the theater's lost acoustics.
To achieve the specific task, archaeologists and architects have completed the identification of all the scattered architectural members, coming from the ranks, their maintenance and welding has been done while, where required, additional new marble from the ancient quarry located in Kastri Larissa will be used.

In order to restore the slopes, several older structures will first have to be removed, as well as the fencing made of iron pipes _an important aesthetic nuisance for the monument today_, while an excavation will be made in the area of ​​the original building of the military bakeries that were located above the theater, in depth at least 1,50 measures in order to look for architectural members. But some of them, are already visible while others will certainly be sought, which may be scattered in the area. Finally, the slope will be restored with backfilling.

The 1st ancient theater of Larissa was built in the 3rd BC. X. century, extends on the southern slope of the hill of Ag. Achilleiou (ancient Acropolis) and operated for six centuries, during which it underwent various transformations. On the 2nd. X. century the stage building was completed with a proscenium and during the Roman era the building suffered serious alterations: From the 1st p. X. century that is, it was used as a Roman arena while at the end of the 2nd AD. X. the first four rows of seats were removed to enlarge the orchestra. A free throw at the building ended it, an earthquake in the 7th AD. X. century, when much of the amphitheater and the second floor of the stage collapsed. However, during the years of the Turkish occupation, a large part of it was visible. On the 1st p. X. century, however, a second one had also been built, smaller and modest theater in Larissa, which was discovered the 1978 within the city as well.

Excavation began in the decade 1980 but he proceeded slowly, as expropriations and demolitions of the properties located on the monument had to be preceded. The restoration project is part of the Credit Management Fund for the execution of Archaeological Projects.

Source : tovima.gr

Athens Concert Hall

Chick Corea and Gary Burton at the Athens Concert Hall

The Athens Concert Hall presents Chick Corea and Gary Burton, a collaboration that jazz fans are looking forward to. The concert will take place on 15 Of March 2012 in the context of the Bridges series.

Chick Corea

If one considers the volume of his last discography 40 years, can not doubt that Chick Korea is one of the most productive composers of our time. From avant-garde to bebop, from children's songs to the avant-garde, from fusion to classical music, Chick Korea always maintains high quality standards in its work.

Has won 14 Grammy, while he was a candidate at least 50 times. The 2005 was awarded the Ruhr Prize in Germany (an award first given to a jazz pianist) and 2006 was named "New Jazz Master" which is the biggest distinction for jazz in the US.

Gary Burton

He was born and raised in Indiana. Self-taught in vibraphone, the genius musician Gary Burton 1971 became a professor at Berkeley College of Music in Boston (in percussion and improvisation), the 1985 was appointed Rector, the 1989 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the same College and 1996 appointed Vice President.

He won his first Grammy for his album Alone at Last (solo vibraphone) recorded at the Montreux Festival in 1971. Many other Grammy Awards followed (several from his collaboration with Korea) and was nominated for the same award 14 times.

He has a long and deep professional personal relationship with Chick Korea. Beyond their recordings, give many concerts as duos in America and Europe.

Chick Corea piano
Gary Burton βιμπράφωνο

The series Bridges is directed by Dimitris Maragopoulos

"One of the most popular collaborations in the field of jazz"
"Wonderful dynamic balance"
Los Angeles Times

Source : culturenow.gr