Παρασκευή 1 Ιανουαρίου 2016

QUALITY AND HIGH ART FROM THE CLUB FOR THE UNESCO OF PIRAEUS AND ISLANDS

GREAT SUCCESS WAS THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT OF THE CLUB FOR UNESCO OF PIRAEUS AND ISLANDS AT COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF PIRAEUS
Great success was the Christmas Concert of the Club for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands in the Board of Trade and Industry of Piraeus a few days ago.
The imposing building of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce, with striking morphological features on the road Louis 1 Square Odessa filled with people who applauded the wonderful opera artists.
Greeting gave Ioannis Maronitis, president of the Club for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands and Member of the Executive Council of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs Centers Associations (WFUCA).
The guest of the evening known maestro Eleftherios Kalkanis congratulated the talented artists for their perfect interpretation to the classical and modern arias.
The presentation made by composer Panagiotis Karousos, director of the Department of Opera and Classical Music for the Club for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands.
Program:
Spanish Christmas Carols
Maria Lyberakou, soprano - Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Excerpts from the oratorio "The Light of Christianity" by P. Karousos
Aria of Christ 'love one another' Vasilis Asimakopoulos, bass
Aria of Our Lady: Irene Konsta, soprano
Mary Magdalene: Mary Lyberakou, soprano
Joseph of Arimathea: Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Religious Freedom: Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano
Christmas songs and carols
«Ave Maria» Franz Schubert: Irene Konsta
«White Christmas» Irving Berlin: Vasilis Asimakopoulos, bass
«Ave Maria» Gounod / Bach: Maria Lyberakou
«Minuit Chrétiens» Adolphe Adam: Anastasios Stellas
«Ave Maria» Giulio Caccini: Vanessa Kalkanis
Panis Angelicus: Cesar Franck
Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano - Irene Konsta, soprano
Silent Night, Deck the Halls, Joy to the World
Vassilis Assimakopoulos, bass - Irene Konsta, soprano
Maria Lyberakou, soprano - Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano - Rania Zetta, viola - Vivi Kleisoura, piano
 
 
 

Τετάρτη 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2015

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT OF HIGH ART FROM THE CLUB FOR THE UNESCO OF PIRAEUS AND ISLANDS IN ATHENS GREECE

Great success had the Christmas Concert of the Club for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands in the Trade and Industry Piraeus Chamber of Commerce on December 20, 2015.
The imposing building of the Piraeus Board of Trade, with striking morphological features on the road Louis 1 in Odessa Square was filled with people who applauded the wonderful opera artists.
Greeting gave John Maronitis, Chairman of the Club for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands and Member of the Executive Council of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs Centres Associations (WFUCA).
The guest of the evening renowned maestro Eleftherios Kalkanis congratulated the talented artists for their good interpretation and performance.
The presentation was made by composer Panagiotis Karousos, director of the Department of Opera and Classical Music of UNESCO which the artists interpreted excerpts from his lyrical oratorio "The Light of Christianity."
Program:
Spanish Christmas Carols
Maria Lyberakou, soprano - Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Excerpts from the oratorio "The Light of Christianity"
Aria of Christ 'love one another' Vassilis Asimakopoulos, bass
Aria of Our Lady: Irene Konsta, soprano
Mary Magdalene: Mary Lyberakou, soprano
Joseph of Arimathea: Anastasios Stellas
Religious Freedom: Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano
Christmas songs and Carols 
"Ave Maria" Franz Schubert: Irene Konsta
"White Christmas" Irving Berlin: Vassilis Asimakopoulos
"Ave Maria" Gounod / Bach: Maria Lyberakou
"Minuit Chrétiens" Adolphe Adam: Anastasios Stellas
"Ave Maria" Giulio Caccini: Vanessa Kalkanis
Panis Angelicus: Cesar Franck
Vanessa Kalkani, soprano - Irene Konsta, soprano
Silent Night, Deck the Halls, Joy to the World
Vassilis Asimakopoulos, bass - Irene Konsta, soprano
Maria Lyberakou, soprano - Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano - Rania Zetta, viola - Vivi Klisoura, piano


Τρίτη 29 Δεκεμβρίου 2015

UNESCO opera director Panagiotis Karousos' Paris Christmas 2015 at Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris

The director of opera and classical music for the department of UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands in Greece, visited Paris France for Christmas 2015. 
The composer Mister Panagiotis Karousos attended at Opera Garnier ballet performances.
At the program: Polyphonia, Music by György Ligeti, Piano pieces
Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon. Costumes by design Holly Hynes 
Lighting design by Mark Stanley. Piano: Ryoko Hisayama. 
Michel Dietlin. Alea Sands Music Pierre Boulez. Anthèmes 2, for violin and electronic music.
Choreography by Wayne McGregor. Scenography by Haroon Mirza. 
Lighting design by Lucy Carter. Computerised music by IRCAM Andrew Gerzso, Gilbert Nouno. 
Violin: Michael Barenboim. 
Hae-Sun Kang. Le Sacre du printemps. Music Igor Stravinsky
Conductor: Vello Pähn. Choreography by Pina Bausch. 
Scenography by Rolf Borzic. Costumes design by Rolf Borzic.
With the collaboration of the Ircam - Centre Pompidou
Étoiles, Premiers Danseurs and Corps de Ballet
Paris Opera Orchestra and Chorus.






The Light of Christianity by P. Karousos in a magical Christmas spectacular concert


UNESCO Club of the Department of Piraeus and Islands
The Municipality of Galatsi presented a magical Christmas spectacular 
CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2015 
CHRISTMAS SONGS AND CAROLS 
The Light of Christianity by P. Karousos
 Irene Konsta, soprano - Vassilis Asimakopoulos, bass 
Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano - Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Maria Lyberakou, soprano - Rania Zetta, viola – Vivi Kleisoura, piano                                       
Sunday 27 December 2015 8μ.μ. 
Cultural Center «KAMINI» (Karaiskaki & Rethimnis, Galatsi) 
Highlights from the Oratorio
The Light of Christianity by Panagiotis Karousos
Aria of Christ “love one another”: Vassilis Assimakopoulos, bass
Aria of Theotokos: Irene Konsta, soprano
Aria of Maria Magdalena: Maria Lyberakou, soprano
Aria of Joseph of Arimathea: Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Religious Freedom: Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano
Christmas concert under the Artistic Direction of the composer Panagiotis Karousos
Program:
Spanish Christmas Carols
Anastasios Stellas, tenor - Maria Lyberakou, soprano
Excerpts from the oratorio "The Light of Christianity"
Aria of Christ 'love one another': Vassilis Assimakopoulos, bass
Lament of Our Lady: Irene Konsta, soprano
Mary Magdalene: Mary Lyberakou, soprano
Joseph of Arimathea: Anastasios Stellas
Religious Freedom: Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano
Christmas songs
"Ave Maria" Franz Schubert: Irene Konsta
"White Christmas" Irving Berlin: Vassilis Assimakopoulos, bass
"Ave Maria" Gounod / Bach: Maria Lyberakou
"Minuit Chrétiens" Adolphe Adam: Anastasios Stellas
"Ave Maria" Giulio Caccini: Vanessa Kalkanis
Panis Angelicus: Cesar Franck
Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano - Irene Konsta, soprano
Silent Night, Deck the Halls, Joy to the World
Vassilis Assimakopoulos, bass - Irene Konsta, soprano
Maria Lyberakou, soprano - Anastasios Stellas, tenor
Vanessa Kalkanis, soprano - Rania Zetta, viola - Vivi Kleisoura, piano
Greetings: Mr. Ioannis Maronitis, President of the Club for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands and Member of the Executive Council of the World Federation of Clubs, Associations and Centres of UNESCO (WFUCA) for Europe and North America.
Presentation: Panagiotis Karousos, composer and director for the Department of Opera and Classical Music for the UNESCO Club of the Department of Piraeus & Islands.
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