MUSIC


Tangos of Magical Realism | Athens | March 21
WHAT'S ON

Greek composer Jannos Eolou’s internationally acclaimed “Tangos of the Magic Reality” makes its Athens debuts with the ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra at the Athens Conservatoire (17-19 Vasileos Georgiou B) on March 21.

Wall of Sound | Athens | March 30
WHAT'S ON

Wall of Sound, an electrifying techno music extravaganza, is the brainchild of DSV1, the stage name of American DJ and techno producer Zak Khutoretsky, a leading figure in the preservation of club culture.


Sevdaliza | Athens | April 26
WHAT'S ON

Sevdaliza brings her seductive vibes to Athens at Gagarin205 stage (205 Liosion, gagarin205.gr). If you need an introduction, let’s just mention that the Dutch-Iranian singer, songwriter and producer opened for Madonna during her recent Amsterdam performances.

Sea | Athens | March 16
WHAT'S ON

The Athens Municipality Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at the Olympia Theater (59 Akadimias, oly.gr) with a symphonic repertoire titled “Sea.”

Natalia Trull | Athens | March 15
WHAT'S ON

The internationally acclaimed Russian pianist and faculty member at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, Natalia Trull, is coming to Athens to perform a piano recital at the Parnassos Literary Society (8 Georgiou Karytsi, lsparnas.gr).


New legislation seeks to safeguard Greek songs
CULTURE

More than 150 Greek composers, lyricists, singers and musicians signed an open letter on Wednesday expressing support for a Culture Ministry bill for the protection and promotion of Greek-language songs and music.



Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France | Athens | March 12-13
WHAT'S ON

The Athens Concert Hall (68 Vasilisis Sofias) presents the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in an enchanting evening of classical music, blending French and Russian masterpieces by renowned composers. The orchestra, including French piano virtuoso Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang, is led by Finnish conductor Mikko Franck. Tickets range from 12 to 65 […]


St Patrick’s Day Ball | Athens | March 16
WHAT'S ON

Athens’ Irish community and its many friends will celebrate Ireland’s national holiday at the annual Greek-Irish Society St Patrick’s Day Gala Ball at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, Syntagma Square.

The classical violinist who can pack a stadium
ANDRE RIEU

“Beethoven needed four notes for his 5th Symphony to be recognized: ta-ta-ta-taaaa. Theodorakis only needed two: pa-dam!” the famous Dutch violinist and conductor Andre Rieu tells Kathimerini while he is preparing for his first concert in Greece with his Johann Strauss Orchestra.