The International Festival of the Aegean, which takes place annually on the Island of Syros, Greece, was founded in 2005 by the Greek-American conductor Peter Tiboris. Now entering its eighth season, the Festival attracts world-class musicians, dancers, and actors, and has become a summer destination for lovers of the arts from Europe and beyond. In 2011, the Festival was named "Best cultural organization operating in the wider region of Greece" by the Awards Committee of Music Critics of the Union of Greek Theatre and Music Critics, based in Athens, Greece. |
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| Starting May 20, 2012, tickets for all festival events are available daily at the Apollo Theater (22810 85192) and through www.ticketservices.gr |
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July 2012 Schedule
Peter Tiboris, Founder
General Director and Aristic Director
Symphony Orchestra of the National Theater of Opera and Ballet, Tirana, Albania (Festival Debut)
Zhani Ciko, General Director, National Theater of Opera and Ballet, Tirana, Albania
Greek National Opera Ballet (Festival Debut)
Featuring choirs from the U.S.A., Canada, France, and Greece
New Zealand Chamber Soloists, Special Guests (Debut)
Lara Hall, Violin; James Tennant, Cello; Katherine Austin, Piano
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Festival Opening Concert
Apollo Opera Theater
Presentation by Mayor Yannis Dekavallas to Peter Tiboris and the people of Syros, of the "Festival of the Year Award in Greater Greece" for July 2011 Festival of the Aegean, given by the National Music and Theater Critics Association of Athens. The award was first given to Mayor Dekavallas on December 12, 2011, at Megaron Musikis in Athens. |
"The Epic and Historic Genius of Beethoven"
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”)
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 (“Emperor”)
Peter Tiboris, Conductor
Dimitris Sgouros, Piano (Festival Debut)
Soprano TBA
Maria Ratkova, Mezzo-soprano
Keith Ikaia-Purdy, Tenor
Dimitri Kavrakos, Bass
Choruses from the USA, Canada, and Greece
Symphony Orchestra of the National Theater of Opera and Ballet, Tirana, Albania
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