ARION \u2013 International Guitar Festival of Molyvos, held in Molyvos, the hometown of the legendary kitharode, is now in its twelfth year. This summer, Arion turns its gaze to memory \u2013 both collective and personal \u2013 which serves as the precious raw material of art.<\/p>\n
The festival seeks out traditions and simple human stories from the local community and invites the people of Mithymna to share with us what still needs to stay alive, to be passed on from mouth to mouth.<\/p>\n
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Artistic Director: Korina Vougiouka<\/p>\n
Organized by: Molyvos Tourism Association<\/p>\n
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Concerts, Performances & Events<\/p>\n
Friday, August 1st , 20:00 – Desmos Cultural Center, Molyvos<\/p>\n
Part I: The Calling \u2013 Stories of the Land<\/p>\n
A presentation of photos and narratives from Molyvos.<\/p>\n
Part II\u00a0, 21:00: Concert with Giorgis Xylouris (Psarogiorgis)<\/p>\n
A representative of one of Greece\u2019s most renowned musical families and a musician of the world, Giorgis Xylouris (Psarogiorgis) presents his solo performance \u201cSima Sima\u201d, where Cretan folk music blends with global influences to form his unique personal expression.<\/p>\n
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Saturday, August 2nd , 21:00 – Desmos Cultural Center, Molyvos<\/p>\n
Musical Theater: \u201cWorship beauty like an icon\u201d<\/p>\n
A performance that falls under the genre of musical theater, intertwining and conversing with two important works of Greek literary heritage: \u201cErofili\u201d by G. Chortatsis and \u201cTrisevgeni\u201d by K. Palamas.<\/p>\n
Concept, Text Arrangement, Classical Guitar – Korina Vougiouka<\/p>\n
Music – Tasos Rosopoulos<\/p>\n
Cast: Nikaros, Petros Floris, Dendrogali, Panos Tratas – Dimitris Nalbantis<\/p>\n
Erofili \u00a0– Maira Milolidaki<\/p>\n
Trisevgeni \u00a0– Anastasia Chatzara<\/p>\n
Violin – Sergiu Nastasa<\/p>\n
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Sunday, August 3rd , 21:00 – Desmos Cultural Center, Molyvos<\/p>\n
Concert: \u201cTradition in Opera\u201d<\/p>\n
Myrsini Margariti, soprano<\/p>\n
Korina Vougiouka, guitar<\/p>\n
Acclaimed soprano Myrsini Margariti performs for the first time in Lesvos and Molyvos, interpreting renowned arias inspired by myths and folk music traditions.<\/p>\n
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Monday, August 4th , 21:00 – PIOP \u2013 Museum of Industrial Olive Oil Production, Agia Paraskevi<\/p>\n
Concert: \u201cWords of the Earth and Melodies of the Gods\u201d<\/p>\n
Maira Milolidaki, soprano<\/p>\n
Korina Vougiouka, guitar<\/p>\n
A rich program of contrasts, lyricism, and sensitivity, featuring arias and songs from the lyrical repertoire. Includes works by Strozzi, Purcell, Schubert, Donizetti, Bizet, Granados, Obradors, Korngold, and Rosopoulos.<\/p>\n
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In collaboration with the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation.<\/p>\n
Admission is free for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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