Myth as Inspiration: A Contemporary Perspective
Στο Ελληνικό Κέντρο Λονδίνου πραγματοποιείται
αύριο, 7.15 μ.μ., μια ενδιαφέρουσα μουσική εκδήλωση.
With
performers playing the harp, piano, guitar, clarinet to name a few this event
is not to be missed!
With
a selection of musical works inspired by Greek Mythology reflecting upon the
narrative of Life and Death. These themes are explored beginning with Manos
Hadjidakis’ lyrically beautiful Song of Eurydice, then turns to two of Iannis
Xenakis’ eerie masterpieces, Kottos and Charisma. Closing with the premiere of
a new song cycle by Dimitrios Rontsis, based on Homeric Hymns.
In
between the performances, research scholar at Oriel College Oxford, Tom
McConnell, will provide fresh insight into the breadth and depth of this
widely-celebrated and inspiring tradition.
In
addition, there will be the rare opportunity to hear the narration of the
Phaistos Disk, based on the recent work of Jon Coleman and Gareth Owens, as
well as a performance of the iconic Seikilos Epitaph.
Artists:
Music
by Iannis Xenakis, Manos Hadjidakis and Dimitrios Rontsis
Tom
McConnell, Texts and Narration
Kyriakos
Rontsis, Director, Video preparation and A&V Recording
Dimitrios
Rontsis, Director and Event Curator
Performers:
Performers
past and present from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama:
Katherine
McIndoe, Mimi Doulton, Patricia Auchterlonie, Sopranos
Rees
Webster, Oboe, Cor Anglais
Julia
Raga Pascual, Rachel Coe, Clarinet
Bianca
Watts, Harp
Kathy
Chow, Piano
Fabio
Fernandes, Matilde Rabaça Moller Freiria, Guitar
Ben
Tarlton, Frederick Winterson, Cello
Evangelos
Saklaras, Double Bass
This
event is curated by Dimitrios Rontsis and directed by Kyriakos and Dimitrios
Rontsis. Organised by the Hellenic Centre.
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