A Tribute to Thanos Mikroutsikos
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Music and songs written for theatre
Last year we bid farewell to Thanos Mikroutsikos, a major composer who defined the Greek music scene and revolutionised the musical landscape of the country through his various institutional roles, serving as Minister of Culture (1994-1996), founder and Director of the International Patras Festival and Artistic Director of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival (1998-1999). Apart from his deep impact on Greek society, thanks to his widely covered songs and unconventional personality, Thanos Mikroutsikos also left his mark on theatre, having scored music for over 90 performances, many of which were productions of ancient drama originally presented at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.
This year’s Festival opens with a tribute concert dedicated to Mikroutsikos’ music written for theatre (1972-2019); an evening that carries a special symbolic meaning and significance for us. An emotional musical journey through songs, choral parts, compositions for musicals and revues, all of which were beloved by audiences and went on to enjoy a life beyond the theatre stage; music originally written for theatre, for plays by Brecht, Lope de Vega, and Aristophanes, alongside poems by Cavafy, Kavvadias and Manos Eleftheriou set to music.
Singers Christos Thivaios, Foivos Delivorias, Kostas Thomaidis and Rita Antonopoulou will perform under the baton of Thymios Papadopoulos, whom Thanos Mikroutsikos used to call “my alter ego”. In between the musical notes, actress Renia Louizidou will recite texts.
The Athens & Epidaurus Festival will be realised in compliance with the special directives issued by the Ministry of Health, with consideration for public health and a sense of responsibility towards the public and artists.
Audiences are kindly requested to arrive at the venue 90’ prior to the start of the performance, to avoid inconvenience, in compliance with the health authorities’ instructions.
All seats (upper and lower tier) are numbered.
All tickets are strictly personal and non-transferable.
During ticket purchase, the name of the person using the specific ticket must be submitted.
Please read about the special protection measures adopted by the Festival with regard to COVID-19
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Duration 1 hour 40-50 minutes
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- 15/07 until 16/07/2020 at 21:00
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