Stavros Xarchakos takes us on a rare journey of sounds and feelings along the musical works by Manos Hadjidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, Vassilis Tsitsanis, Markos Vamvakaris and himself.
Stavros Xarchakos takes us on a rare journey of sounds and feelings along the musical works by Manos Hadjidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, Vassilis Tsitsanis, Markos Vamvakaris and himself. The concert will be broadcasted Live Streaming youtube.com/channel/AndrosFestival
How deep is the human need for love, for closeness, for complete acceptance? Can two people with seemingly contrasting personalities find in each other the person they have been looking for in their whole life?
The wind ensemble of the ERT (Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation) National Music Orchestra, the Mixed Choir and the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Music Association of Andros are giving a concert dedicated to modern composers in commemoration of 200 years of Greek independence. FREE ADMISSION ? Maria Lambriadou
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE After years of directing ancient Greek comedies, Giannis Kakleas returns to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus with his very first directed ancient Greek tragedy, Orestes by Euripides, translated by Giorgos Chimonas. The play will be also presented at theopen-air Andros theatre. Orestes by Euripides is a play filled with bitter conflicts, plot twists, apologies and
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE One of the greatest plays of the international theatre repertoire, William Shakespeare’s unsurpassed erotic drama “Othello” is directed by Aimilios Heilakis and Manolis Dounias, and stars Giannis Bezos in the title role. This adaptation of the immensely popular play has been translated by Dionisis Kapsalis and boasts original music written by Dimitris Kamarotos. The protagonist roles
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Evanthia Kairi, sister of philosopher Theofilos Kairis, wrote NIKIRATOS, the first theatrical play of modern Greece, which is about the Sortie of Messolonghi in 1826. According to Walter Puchner, Professor of Theatre Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, this play is particularly important for two reasons; first, because it was written by
On the occasion of the celebration of 200 years since the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire, Kairios Library has established a new institution in order to honour Theofilos Kairis, a great man from Andros and leading figure of the Greek Revolution. Kairios Library will be organising a biannual talk related to Theofilos Kairis, given by a prominent scholar. This
WORKSHOP: HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL KARAGIOZIS PUPPETS By Alexandros Melissinos’ shadow-puppet theatre group The International Andros Festival and Andros Social Cooperative Enterprise invite you to Alexandros Melissinos’ summer shadow-puppet theatre workshop. This workshop will be held at the open-air theatre of Andros on Thursday August 12 at 19:30. It will last approximately one and a half hours and it is
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Andros Social Cooperative Enterprise, in collaboration with the International Andros Festival, invite you to a unique shadow theatre play by Alexandros Melissinos’ shadow-puppet theatre group. Accompanied by a live traditional orchestra, it will be held at the open-air Andros theatre on Friday August 13 at 08:30 pm. Alexandros Melissinos’ shadow-puppet theatre group, well-known both in
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Two of the most influential artists of the Greek hip-hop music scene, TAF LATHOS and STIXOIMA, will give a concert at the Andros open-air theatre on Monday August 16, 2021, at 09:00 p.m. TAF LATHOS (Panagiotis Kiriakou) is one of the most innovative representatives and exponents of the Greek hip-hop music scene. Founder of Bashment
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE This summer, during the harvest season, Natassa Bofiliou, Themis Karamouratidis and Gerasimos Evangelatos are travelling throughout Greece and Cyprus. “The harvest season”, the new performance of this renowned music team, is based on their latest titular album which has enjoyed great success and is considered their best musical work so far. This performance will be
1stevent: “A Fresh Look at Revolted Andros” Friday August 20, 2021 Location: Andros open-air theatre PartΑ: Speeches: 1) Dimitrios Kirtatas 2) Dimitrios Dimitropoulos (book presentation) 3) Eleftheria Zei 4) Ilias Kolovos 5) TheoDirix Thes peeches will be precededby greetings from: 1) Dimitrios & Lilika Moraitis Legacy 2) Institute of Historical Researchof the National Hellenic Research Foundation: Maria-Christina Chatziioannou The event
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Mixed Choir of the Municipal Conservatory of Larissa & "Enodia" Music Ensemble, featuring the Mixed Choir of the Music Association of Andros On July 31 the Music Association of Andros, in collaboration with the International Andros Festival, will give the concert “Νight, Enchanted" - A journey down the paths of Greek music at the open-air
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE “Full of ordeals is human life, and we don’t find rest from sufferings. But we cherish our life, because it’s the only one that shines on this earth. Who knows about another life? Everything is a myth and we are drifting.” How many ordeals can we, mortals, perhaps endure? And how many ordeals do we
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Tania Tsanaklidou presents the second part of the musical performance "The Magic Box," 26 years after its premiere in Thessaloniki, Greece. The "Magic Box - part two" is a land inhabited by fruitless loves, frustration and loss, hopes and fears, acceptance and reconciliation. Accompanied by superb musicians Spyros Manesis (piano), Costas Nikolopoulos (guitars) and Nikos
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE For his sophomore appearance at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, director Aris Biniaris continues his research on ancient tragedy with a new production of Prometheus Bound. The actors draw on the rhythmical qualities of the poetic text, converting them into stage action through their bodies and voices. Against the backdrop of a pulsating, live soundscape,
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Argyris Pandazaras' play This is not Romeo & Juliet, which is based on Shakespeare's masterpiece, comes to the Andros open-air theatre for a one-time performance. The play stars Argyris Pandazaras and Sissy Toumasi in a perpetual role play that fascinates and blurs the boundaries between myth and daily life. Two eternal adolescents under the influence
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE The popular artist Yannis Kotsiras invites us to share his passion, energy and memorable voice and music at a very special summer concert. Accompanied by his exceptional musicians, Yannis Kotsiras will sing for us songs that we have loved throughout the years, along with new songs and, of course, a selection of all-time favourites by
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE On Monday August 8, 2022, at 09:00 pm, the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Music Association of Andros will give its anniversary summer concert for the 10+2 years of contribution to the culture of Andros island. This concert is dedicated to 100 years since the Burning of Smyrna (Izmir) The concert will present extracts From Greek Operettas
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Halepas Concept & Stage Direction: Argyro Chioti Libretto: The Boy Onassis Stegi Yannoulis Halepas, that ascetic figure of Greek sculpture – whom some called “the Auguste Rodin of Greece”, others “a saint, a madman, a genius, an artist cursed” – encounters the gaze of Argyro Chioti and the words of The Boy. “Perhaps you were
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE On Thursday August 18, 2022, at the Andros open-air theatre, Maria D. Euthymiou, Professor of History at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, will give a talk on the subject of "Persisting through time. The strengths of Hellenism during the 3,500 years of its recorded history.” In this talk, Dr Euthymiou will analyse the
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE “A deep and uncurable wound is love’s hatred” Aimilios Chilakis and Manolis Dounias direct one of the most heart-wrenching plays of global theatre. The two directors reimagined and adapted Medea according to the ancient tragedy paradigm, where all roles are played by three actors. Athina Maximou, Aimilios Chilakis and Anastasis Roilos take on the roles
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Andros Festival and the Social Cooperative Enterprise of Andros present the theatrical play “The Little Tailor of Words” by Antonis Papatheodoulou. The play will be performed by the ΜΙΚRΟS ΝΟΤΟS theatre group on Saturday August 20, 2022, at 20:30. “…Once upon a time, a unique tailor lived in a town so little that it resembled
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Pascal Productins presents: S A P F O Poetess. Mistress. Legend. Written/Directed by: Wendy Beckett The international theatrical production dedicated to the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos presented for 4 performances August 11 in Hydra August 22 in Andros August 27 in Delphi September 13 in Rhodes Pascal Productions presents the project "SAPFO", inspired by
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE This summer, the Vassilis Tsitsanis Orchestra and Martha Frintzila promise to take us on a journey into the magical world created by composer Vassilis Tsitsanis’ beloved music! The Vassilis Tsitsanis Orchestra is led by Manolis Pappos, a highly skilled bouzouki player and profound connoisseur of the great composer’s work. Along with accomplished musicians and performers,
Book your tickets here Our Poets sing to us Vocals: Manolis Mitsias Recitation & Vocals: Karyofyllia Karabeti An anthology of Greek poems set to music, with Manolis Mitsias and Karyofyllia Karabeti. After a successful sold-out concert at the Athens Concert Hall on March 2023, Manolis Mitsias and Karyofyllia Karabeti are strolling again through the enchanting paths of Greek poetry on
The Chamber Choir of Kozani and the Mixed Choir of Andros’ Music Association (MOUSA) invite you to a musical tribute to the interwar period songs on Tuesday 1st August at Andros Open-Air Theatre. A nostalgic night with unforgettable tunes of interwar composers Attik, Giannidis, Souyioul and Heropoulos, which will take us on a journey through mid-20th century. Renowned artist Grigoris
Curated by Pantelis Voulgaris Thursday August 3, 2023 - Friday August 4, 2023 - Saturday August 5, 2023 Ciné Avli of Andros Film Club, Chora Andros 9th International Andros Festival The three-day tribute “Old Friends - First Images”, curated by Pantelis Voulgaris, will present the first short films of remarkable Greek directors. Film screenings will take place at Ciné Avli
The Philharmonic Orchestra of Andros’ Music Association invites you to a tribute concert that commemorates 100 years since the birth of world-renowned Greek soprano Maria Kallas, on Sunday 6th August at Andros Open-Air Theatre. The songs will be performed by the Greek National Opera's accomplished soloists Katia Paschou (soprano) and Nikos Stefanou (tenor), following an opening speech by distinguished trumpeter