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90 years of Mickey: Concerts from Chania to Rotterdam

From: http://www.tanea.gr/news/culture/article/5262007/synaylies-apo-ta-xania-ews-to-roterntam/

He completes ninety years of life
today Mikis Theodorakis and on the occasion of his birthday – but also the
informal "Year of Theodorakis" – many events are organized both in
Greece as well as abroad, in honor of the great composer. The Garden
of Megaros is expected to be packed tonight for the tribute, where presence
of the great musician, Eleni Vitali, Zacharias Karounis and Betty
Charlautis collaborate with the Folk Orchestra of Mikis Theodorakis to perform
classic pieces and excerpts from "Axion Esti".
Today,
besides, as well as in the next two days the Second Public Program
Radio modifies its program in the context of the special Week
Miki Theodorakis. In her frame, Is the motto of the 16th Spare Parts Bazaar 8 in the morning and’ the whole time
of the day producers curate special shows, interviews,
tributes, anecdotal recordings, rare material from the ERT archive together
with live concerts.

Today, for example, Dimitris Trikas will host Maria Faradouri
and they will talk about the common path of the performer and the composer (at
09.00). An hour later, on Maria Kozakou's show, new creators will
play unrecorded and unreleased Theodorakis songs live
new arrangements.

At 12.00, guests of Litsa Totska are Giorgos Dalaras and Themis
Moumoulidis to talk about their own Mickey. Immediately after Iota
Delona presents the work of Mikis Theodorakis "The Sun and Time", while the
his show will be broadcast in the next two hours 1999 in which the composer speaks
for "Axion Esti".

IN CHANIA. At the tribute dance
Chania also enters today – from Galata Chania draws its origin
of the music composer, who was born in Chios. At 20.30, in Megalo
Arsenal opens an exhibition of archival material and a poster with the title "O
Zorbas returns to his place, 50 years later" edited by Lefteris
Lambrakis, which will last until 27 August.

An hour later, the film "Zorbas" by Michalis Kakogiannis with music by Miki
Theodorakis will be shown in the outdoor area of ​​the former port pavilion at
Venetian Port of Chania. Alongside, at Kipos and Attikon cinemas
are shown up to 4 August films by Kakogiannis, their music
which Theodorakis composed: "Electra" (1962), "Iphigenia" (1977),
"Trojans" (1971) and "Alexis Zorbas" (1964).

In Lavrio, from tomorrow until 6 August, an exhibition will be held
of archival material of Athanasia and Iros Markoulis in Technological and Cultural
Park of the area. On Friday, an anniversary will also be given in the same place
concert by the Lavrio Men's Choir.

IN EUROPE. After the banquet organized
at the Sorbonne University for poetry, music and politics
by Mikis Theodorakis (18 to 20 June), the honor nights continue.
At 23 August in Brandenburg Germany, a concert will be given under the
conductor Peter Kopp, in which works by Tchaikovsky will be heard
and Mendelssohn.

A month later, at 25 September, in the city of Una in Germany will
give another concert with excerpts from "Axion esti".

A key role in the European as well
Maria Farandouri will be part of the celebrations, the collaboration of which with
of Mikis Theodorakis dates from 1963. The same from Nafplion where
is located, gave us interesting facts: "In Central Europe, Mickey
has the position of a prominent composer, considered the last of the greats, while in
in all these countries his material is in great demand.

Today, even the thirtysomethings are discovering it, while mainly in Germany
they give another dimension to Mickey's music, more universal, more
spiritual".

Now, on the occasion of Miki's 90th birthday, the international performer keeps checking in
in the airports of Europe for concerts based on the work of the great
δημιουργού και συνοδεία της γερμανικής ορχήστρας, which she herself has
formed a long time ago for the needs of abroad. Take note: 23
September in Finland, 25 in Berlin, 27 in Amsterdam, 28 in the
Luxembourg, 29 in Antwerp, 2 October in Munich, 3 in Stuttgart, 7
in Zurich and 12 in Rotterdam. George will cooperate in the last two
Dalaras.

Recently
after all (12, 13 July) presented with Petros Pandis the "Canto General" in
largest church of Bremen.

At the same time, Faradouri edits and completes an album with
re-performances of pieces by Theodorakis and the same performers, Socrates
Malama, Alcinoos Ioannidis and Yiannis Charoulis. The last unexpectedly
and wonderful, as we learn, he chose and said among others the famous one
"Pandermi"
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Mikis Theodorakis – Axion Esti in Herodion

The Center for the Support of Dependent Persons presents one of the most interesting artistic events of the year in Herodion on 24 September 2012.

The monumental work "Axion Esti" by Mikis Theodorakis, based on poetry by the Nobel laureate, Odysseus Elytis, will be presented under the Parthenon, accompanied by the compositions "Stabat Mater" and "Song of Ascent" by Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev, one of the most important contemporary Russian composers.

This is a unique concert, in which Greek music and history will meet the traditional and orthodox church music of Russia.

The two composers have chosen these deeply humanistic works, where art expresses religious inner spirituality.

Two countries, two cultures will be represented in this concert in which distinguished world-renowned artists will perform.

"Axion Esti" is a monument of Greek art. Its importance as well as the form of the poetic text led to the consideration of a new musical form.

The work covers the entire history of the Greek nation. "This is a small world, the great"… from Genesis to the prophetic vision of the sufferings imposed on us.

It is divided into three main parts: "The Genesis", "The Passions", "Doxasticon", while in its internal structure there are also three elements – the narrative, the hymn and the chorus.

The Narrator reads the prose text, the Psalmist in the hymns and the Layman in the choral sections.

Soloist: Marios Frangoulis (Folk singer), Dimitris Kavrakos (Chanter).
Narrator: Stavros Zalmas

Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev, he is the most widely performed of all Russian composers.

His ability to complement the music with a deep religious content, to unite different cultures, to express profound meanings using simple and understandable language makes him unique among modern composers.

His music resonates with people regardless of background, the language, their political orientation and even their religious beliefs.

The sacred texts, including the gospels, of psalms, orthodox liturgical texts as well as medieval Latin poetry, they become a source of constant inspiration for the composer, who is distinguished both for his excellent craftsmanship, as well as for his spiritual insight.

His works that will be presented at the concert are::

The Mother was standing soprano, mezzo orchestra and choir, Song of Ascent, Symphony for orchestra and chorus, one aria from the Matthew Passion and one aria from the Christmas Oratorio with soloist: Svetlana Kasyan and Marita Paparizou

They participate:

• Symphony Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens
• Mixed Municipal Choir of Athens, Maestro: Stavros Beris
• PPC Mixed Choir, Maestro: Kostis Constantaras
• Choir "Ambitus" of Leontio Lyceum, Maestro: Katerina Vasilikou
• Soloist of traditional instruments

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When the actors sing Mikis Theodorakis at the Badminton Theatre

THE world theater day is the annual celebration of the international theater community, from 1961. It is celebrated every year on 27 Of March. The Mikis Theodorakis Orchestra and the Badminton Theater chose this day to inaugurate their collaboration. A partnership that we will seek to bear fruit with more concert events in the future, always based on the great work of Mikis Theodorakis.

At 27 Of March 2012, distinguished actors of the Greek theater will perform favorite songs of our great composer. Songs that started life on a theater stage or originally served the needs of a motion picture, such as: "Into Your Black Hair", "One Evening", "In the pervolia", "The Laughing Child", "Open the window a little", "September I remember", "Make your mattress", "Margarita Mayopoula" etc. Songs from movies and plays like: "The Neighborhood of Angels", "The neighborhood the dream", "beautiful city", "Zorbas", "Phaedra", "Serbian", "Magic City", "A Hostage", "The Ameots of Ternel", "Honeymoon" etc. Songs performed by legendary names such as the Beatles, η Shirley Bassey, Melina Merkouri, Jenny Karezi and so many others.

The concert will consist of music, speech and image, as scenes from movies will be shown, while they will come alive on stage, in the form of a theatrical analogy, excerpts from the plays for which the songs were written.

A concert that wants to remind us of the verb who and the essential ethos.

The concert supports "The Actor's House".

Songs of Mikis Theodorakis from theater and cinema

They are listed in alphabetical order:

YIANNIS ZOUGANELIS
KAKIA IGERINO
KONSTANTINOS KAZAKOS
LAKIS COMNINOS
Eva Kotamanidou
ELIAS LOGOTHETIS
BESSY MALFA
NATASSA MANISALI
SILK SCREEN
EVANGELIA MOUMOURI
BEGNIS MEMO
ALEXANDROS BOURDOUMIS
MANIA PAPADIMITRIOU
MARIANNA POLYCHRONIDE
MARIETTA RIALDI
AKIS SAKELLARIOU
DIMITRIS STAROVAS
ELENI FILINI
ANNA FONSOU
RENOS CHARALAMPIDIS
TAKIS GOLD
GIFTS OF GOLD

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The Symphonic Music of Mikis Theodorakis at the Athens Concert Hall

TheAthens Concert Hallpresents one concertwith thesymphonic musicofMiki Theodorakisher Friday 10 February 2012.
THEMikis Theodorakis has devoted a large part of his creative activity to symphonic music. The work of the composerTheodorakisis an important point of reference for its planning Music Hall: this concert is a part of his full presentation, which is planned for the next artistic periods.
Mikis Theodorakis:
– Adagio
– Piano Concerto no. 2
 
Dmitri Shostakovich:
– Agreement no. 6, work 54
Soloist: Kyprianos Katsarispiano
State Orchestra of Athens
Music direction: Loukas Karytinos

Co-production:
Organization of the Athens Concert Hall & State Orchestra of Athens

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The Symphonic Music of Mikis Theodorakis at the Athens Concert Hall

The Athens Concert Hall presents a concert with the symphonic music of Mikis Theodorakis on Thursday19 January 2012.
Mikis Theodorakis has dedicated a large part of his creative activity to symphonic music. The work of the symphonist Theodorakis is an important point of reference for the planning of the Megaros Musikis: this year's three concerts that will take place in January(19), in February(10) and in April(26) it is only a part of its full presentation, which is planned for the next artistic periods.
The first of the 'symphonic' concerts of the great Greek composer includes the "Piano Concerto no.. 1” and the “Third Agreement” (in its second form) for mezzo soprano, choir and orchestra. The distinguished pianist Elena Mouzala will be accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra and Choir of ERT, under the musical direction of Vladimir Symeonidis.
Co-production: Organization of the Athens Concert Hall & ERT

Info
Location Athens Concert Hall, Christos Lambrakis Hall, Bas. Sophia and Kokkalis, Athena
Date Thursday 19 January 2012 (Start time 20:30)
Information www.megaron.gr
Ticket prices €10.00 – 18,00 – 25,00 – 35,00 (Distinguished Zone)
Special prices: € 6,00 (Students, young people, unemployed, DISABLED), 8,50 (65+, many children). The pre-sale has started

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