It was constructed in the late 4th century BC with a capacity of more than 12,000 spectators.Internationally acclaimed violinist Leonidas Kavakos will perform a solo repertoire by Johann Sebastian Bach at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus as part of a special event to mark the 65 years of the Athens and Epidaurus Festival.Popular actor Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos makes his first directorial venture at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, staging a comedy by Aristophanes. Photograph: Thomas Daskalakis/NTGThe Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is regarded as the best-preserved ancient theatre in Greece and famous for its perfect acoustics. 1, the great composer’s sole aria concerto, featuring the internationally acclaimed soprano Myrtò Papatanasiu, as well as the divine Piano Concerto No.

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Over the weekend of 19-20 September, we'll have more than 200 events - all live streamed on 7 stages, with a line up of the world's top thinkers, and the hottest bands and comedy acts. It was established in the Acropolis of the ancient city of Epidaurus at the south-western slope, before the period of Asklepios, and was used mainly for the events of the Dionysian cult and is therefore dedicated to the god Dionysus. Musica, festival international de musiques d'aujourd'hui. I would encourage the viewer to treat this cartoon like a neighbour of the wonderful music at this festival. The programme of events for September and October 2020 won’t be released until closer to the performance times in late Summer.

The full programme has been announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2020. (Conductor Zoi Tsokanou).Antonio Vivaldi’s timeless masterpiece The Four Seasons will dominate the second part of the evening. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST HERE AND BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN TICKETS GO ON SALEBEETHOVEN GALA by the ERT National Symphony Orchestra (MUSIC)BARTÓK & VIVALDI by the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra (MUSIC)TWO OPERA GALAS by the Greek National Opera (MUSIC)GIANNIS AGGELAKAS & NIKOS VELIOTIS live at the Odeon (MUSIC)BEETHOVEN 250 YEARS by the Athens State Orchestra (MUSIC)LEONIDAS KAVAKOS plays Johann Sebastian Bach (MUSIC)THE PERSIANS by Aeschylus (THEATRE) – National Theatre of GreeceWe make every attempt to ensure information about events are accurate and obtained from reliable sources. To be one of the first to know when the programme is announced, you can sign up here to our festival newsletter for the latest information .

Photograph: courtesy of GNOThis year, in the shadow of these unprecedented times, the Athens & Epidaurus Festival presents a condensed version of its programme, thus bearing the subtitle FRAGMENT – ΥΠΟΣΥΝΟΛΟ.Beginning on 15th July, 17 Greek productions of music, theatre and opera will be presented exclusively at the open-air theatres at Epidaurus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.The Odeon of Herodes Atticus during the Athens & Epidaurus Festival. To be one of the first to know when the programme is announced, you A twilight performance by the National Theatre of Greece during the Epidaurus Festival. [Getting there: This ancient theatre is located in the Argolis prefecture of the Peloponnese. The ultimate line up of music, theatre & dance COMING IN SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER 2020? See our This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience.

Simos Papanas, concertmaster of the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, will perform as soloist on violin and as conductor.In the first gala, internationally acclaimed soloists such as Riccardo Massi and Dimitri Platanias will perform famous arias and duets from operas by Verdi Audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy three internationally acclaimed opera stars, Celia Costea, Giorgio Berrugi and Ambrogio Maestri, who will perform famous arias and duets from operas by Verdi Singer Giannis Aggelakas and cellist Nikos Veliotis will perform songs from their latest album for the first time at the Odeon. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies. As a wholly independent publication, we rely entirely on our ad bookings to keep The Quietus going.

Performances at the two ancient theatres of the Dimitri Platanias performing an aria from Rigolleto for the Greek National Opera.