The Alternative Stage of the Greek National Opera Announces 2022/23 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2022
The Alternative Stage of the Greek National Opera announces an eclectic artistic programme for the 2022/2023 season, offering audiences a multitude of opera and music theatre productions, musicals, productions for children and young people, revivals of earlier productions, festivals and concerts.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2022
The Alternative Stage of the Greek National Opera announces an eclectic artistic programme for the 2022/2023 season, offering audiences a multitude of opera and music theatre productions, musicals, productions for children and young people, revivals of earlier productions, festivals and concerts.
The Greek National Opera Ballet Travels to Italy With HUMAN BEHAVIOR
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2022
The Greek National Opera Ballet travels to Italy to present the GNO Alternative Stage’s successful production Human Behaviour, a contemporary dance triptych choreographed by Ioannis Mandafounis, Konstantinos Rigos and Ermira Goro, in the Chiostro grande of the Chiostri di San Pietro, the big courtyard of the emblematic monastery of Saint Peter in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on 12 July 2022.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2022
The Greek National Opera Ballet travels to Italy to present the GNO Alternative Stage’s successful production Human Behaviour, a contemporary dance triptych choreographed by Ioannis Mandafounis, Konstantinos Rigos and Ermira Goro, in the Chiostro grande of the Chiostri di San Pietro, the big courtyard of the emblematic monastery of Saint Peter in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on 12 July 2022.
29th Street Playwrights Collective to Present Reading of LOVE TRIANGLE: A TRILOGY in Athens
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
NYC-based 29th Street Playwrights Collective has joined in a transatlantic partnership with director Gia Forakis and producer Theodora Loukas to present a staged reading of a new play, LOVE TRIANGLE: A TRILOGY by New York playwright Catherine Rogers in Athens, Greece.
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
NYC-based 29th Street Playwrights Collective has joined in a transatlantic partnership with director Gia Forakis and producer Theodora Loukas to present a staged reading of a new play, LOVE TRIANGLE: A TRILOGY by New York playwright Catherine Rogers in Athens, Greece.
Greek National Opera Will Present World Premiere of Angelos Triantafyllou's INLAND in July
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
Inland, commissioned by the GNO with a libretto by Yannis Asteris, tackles the issue of loneliness faced by older adults. GNO Chief Conductor Elias Voudouris leads the performances which are directed by acclaimed Greek theatre director Nikos Karathanos.
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2022
Inland, commissioned by the GNO with a libretto by Yannis Asteris, tackles the issue of loneliness faced by older adults. GNO Chief Conductor Elias Voudouris leads the performances which are directed by acclaimed Greek theatre director Nikos Karathanos.
MicroDances Athens Presents RE- ENACTMENT as Part of the European An Ideal City Project
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
Phase two of An Ideal City, to be presented on 17 June 2022 at the Agricultural University of Athens, places particular emphasis on the project’s educational aspects, and on the potential for works of art to be performed transpositionally across time and space.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2022
Phase two of An Ideal City, to be presented on 17 June 2022 at the Agricultural University of Athens, places particular emphasis on the project’s educational aspects, and on the potential for works of art to be performed transpositionally across time and space.
Federico García Lorca: A Greek Musical Portrait Comes to the GNO Alternative Stage This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
A Greek musical portrait of Federico García Lorca through outstanding works for voice and piano will be presented by mezzo-soprano Artemis Bogri and pianist Giorgos Konstantinou on the Greek National Opera Alternative Stage at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), on Friday 10 June 2022, at 20.30.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
A Greek musical portrait of Federico García Lorca through outstanding works for voice and piano will be presented by mezzo-soprano Artemis Bogri and pianist Giorgos Konstantinou on the Greek National Opera Alternative Stage at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), on Friday 10 June 2022, at 20.30.
Nikos Kypourgos' Musical SILENCE, THE KING IS LISTENING Tours to Six Cities Across Greece
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
After a successful series of performances on the Greek National Opera Alternative Stage at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center that enthused children and grown-ups alike, Nikos Kypourgos and Thomas Moschopoulos’ sparkling musical Silence, The King Is Listening travels to six cities across Greece.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2022
After a successful series of performances on the Greek National Opera Alternative Stage at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center that enthused children and grown-ups alike, Nikos Kypourgos and Thomas Moschopoulos’ sparkling musical Silence, The King Is Listening travels to six cities across Greece.
The Ballet of the National Lyrical Stage Presents 3 ROOMS This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
The Ballet of the National Lyrical Stage successfully completes the 2021/22 season with the presentation of 3 ROOMS, on 18, 20, 21 and 22 May 2022 at the Stavros Niarchos Hall of ELS in KPISN.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
The Ballet of the National Lyrical Stage successfully completes the 2021/22 season with the presentation of 3 ROOMS, on 18, 20, 21 and 22 May 2022 at the Stavros Niarchos Hall of ELS in KPISN.
Stabat Mater Concert Changes Date and Location Due to Covid
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2022
The soprano Vasiliki Constantinou, the mezzo soprano Anoki von Arx, and the pianist Zara Bakhoudarian are to present a concert dedicated to the Stabat Mater sequence, a 13th-century Christian hymn to Mary. The piece, which portrays her suffering as Jesus Christ's mother during his crucifixion, will now take place at Technopolis 20, on Wednesday, April 27, at 7pm. The title comes from its first line, Stabat Mater dolorosa, which means 'the sorrowful mother was standing' and has been set to music by many Western composers, including Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, whose work is going to be presented.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2022
The soprano Vasiliki Constantinou, the mezzo soprano Anoki von Arx, and the pianist Zara Bakhoudarian are to present a concert dedicated to the Stabat Mater sequence, a 13th-century Christian hymn to Mary. The piece, which portrays her suffering as Jesus Christ's mother during his crucifixion, will now take place at Technopolis 20, on Wednesday, April 27, at 7pm. The title comes from its first line, Stabat Mater dolorosa, which means 'the sorrowful mother was standing' and has been set to music by many Western composers, including Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, whose work is going to be presented.
SHADES IN HADES is Now Available on GNO TV
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
After its premiere on the Alternative Stage of the Greek National Opera, distinguished composer Alexandros Mouzas’ new music theatre work Shades in Hades, directed by Thomas Moschopoulos, comes on GNO TV.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
After its premiere on the Alternative Stage of the Greek National Opera, distinguished composer Alexandros Mouzas’ new music theatre work Shades in Hades, directed by Thomas Moschopoulos, comes on GNO TV.
Cherubini's MEDEA is the Greek National Opera's First Co-Production With the Metropolitan Opera
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
As part of an ever-expanding outreach strategy, the Greek National Opera would like to announce its first major co-production with three leading North American opera houses: the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, the Canadian Opera Company, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
As part of an ever-expanding outreach strategy, the Greek National Opera would like to announce its first major co-production with three leading North American opera houses: the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, the Canadian Opera Company, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Greek National Opera to Stage FAUST
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2022
The Greek National Opera (GNO) will present a revival of its 2012 production of Charles Gounod’s Faust with eight performances April 6 through 17. The production, which premiered in 2012 at Megaron–The Athens Concert Hall, will be presented at the Stavros Niarchos Hall for the first time, conducted by Pierre Dumoussaud and directed by Renato Zanella.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2022
The Greek National Opera (GNO) will present a revival of its 2012 production of Charles Gounod’s Faust with eight performances April 6 through 17. The production, which premiered in 2012 at Megaron–The Athens Concert Hall, will be presented at the Stavros Niarchos Hall for the first time, conducted by Pierre Dumoussaud and directed by Renato Zanella.
Greek National Opera Announces Additional Date For OTELLO
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
With tickets for the production’s first seven performances selling out, the Greek National Opera has announced one additional date for Otello – 19 March 2022, at 19.30. Verdi’s masterpiece is conducted by Stathis Soulis, and directed, designed, and with lighting by Robert Wilson.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
With tickets for the production’s first seven performances selling out, the Greek National Opera has announced one additional date for Otello – 19 March 2022, at 19.30. Verdi’s masterpiece is conducted by Stathis Soulis, and directed, designed, and with lighting by Robert Wilson.
Greek National Opera Announces Open Call For Art Workshops and Educational Seminars
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
The Learning & Participation Department of the Greek National Opera invites adults with or without disabilities, who love performance arts and seek chances for artistic creation, to the experiential art workshops “Composition and Inclusion”.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
The Learning & Participation Department of the Greek National Opera invites adults with or without disabilities, who love performance arts and seek chances for artistic creation, to the experiential art workshops “Composition and Inclusion”.
Greek National Opera Reschedules OTHELLO
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
Due to delays caused by the recent severe weather and its aftermath, the Greek National Opera has announced new performance dates for its upcoming Otello production.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
Due to delays caused by the recent severe weather and its aftermath, the Greek National Opera has announced new performance dates for its upcoming Otello production.
Greek National Opera Announces Open Call for Teenagers to Participate in Co-OPERAtive
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2022
The Learning and Participation Department of the Greek National Opera invites teenagers aged between 14 and 19 to participate in Co-OPERAtive: an intercultural and collaborative opera hub for young people. The educational programme Co-OPERAtive will offer a series of workshops led by distinguished artists from the fields of music, theatre, dance and opera to a group of 30 young people from different ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2022
The Learning and Participation Department of the Greek National Opera invites teenagers aged between 14 and 19 to participate in Co-OPERAtive: an intercultural and collaborative opera hub for young people. The educational programme Co-OPERAtive will offer a series of workshops led by distinguished artists from the fields of music, theatre, dance and opera to a group of 30 young people from different ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds.
National Theatre of Greece Launches Program Using Singing to Assist Those Recovering From COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2022
In May, the National Theatre of Greece launched a free online pilot program developed by a team of experts to use singing to assist people suffering from breathlessness and stress. Thirty patients have benefitted from the program to date, and the goal is to support 100 people next year.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2022
In May, the National Theatre of Greece launched a free online pilot program developed by a team of experts to use singing to assist people suffering from breathlessness and stress. Thirty patients have benefitted from the program to date, and the goal is to support 100 people next year.
BWW Feature: Maestro Yiannis Hadjiloizou & the Cyprus National Symphony Welcome Pope Francis at The Presidential Palace
by Peter Danish - December 31, 2021
Maestro Yiannis Hadjiloizou and the Cyprus National Symphony perform for Pope Francis.
by Peter Danish - December 31, 2021
Maestro Yiannis Hadjiloizou and the Cyprus National Symphony perform for Pope Francis.
The 6th Online Festival of the Greek National Opera is Now Streaming
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2021
The 6th Online Festival of the Greek National Opera, curated by Giorgos Koumendakis, premieres on GNO TV in the Christmas holiday season and takes children –and not only– on three unique journeys into the world of imagination. The three new music theatre video productions for the whole family will be available to stream for free on nationalopera.gr/GNOTV/en.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2021
The 6th Online Festival of the Greek National Opera, curated by Giorgos Koumendakis, premieres on GNO TV in the Christmas holiday season and takes children –and not only– on three unique journeys into the world of imagination. The three new music theatre video productions for the whole family will be available to stream for free on nationalopera.gr/GNOTV/en.
VIDEO: Mezzo Goes Behind the Scenes at the Greek National Opera
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
Greek National Opera has invited viewers to take a journey behind the scenes at the opera thanks to a dedicated Mezzo Backstage programme presented by Mezzo, the international opera and classical music channel.
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
Greek National Opera has invited viewers to take a journey behind the scenes at the opera thanks to a dedicated Mezzo Backstage programme presented by Mezzo, the international opera and classical music channel.
BWW Feature: MAESTRO YIANNIS HADJILOIZOU TO LEAD CONCERT FOR POPE FRANCIS at Presidential Palace Of Cyprus
by Peter Danish - December 01, 2021
Pope Francis arrives in Cyprus December 2, 2021, in what is a historic event. The visit will last till December 4th, when the Pope is scheduled to visit Athens, Greece. This is the second time that a Leader of the Vatican State visits Cyprus.
by Peter Danish - December 01, 2021
Pope Francis arrives in Cyprus December 2, 2021, in what is a historic event. The visit will last till December 4th, when the Pope is scheduled to visit Athens, Greece. This is the second time that a Leader of the Vatican State visits Cyprus.
BRIDGET PLANET: A Story For Preschool Children Will Stream on GNO TV
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
Bridget Planet creates a world from zero. It describes the life of lonely people. Their everyday life seems tediously repetitive. Extreme weather conditions, environmental pollution and loneliness compose a world in which the characters seem to be trapped. Redemption can only come through music, which awakens children’s imagination and builds the bridges that will connect everything that is isolated and in pieces.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
Bridget Planet creates a world from zero. It describes the life of lonely people. Their everyday life seems tediously repetitive. Extreme weather conditions, environmental pollution and loneliness compose a world in which the characters seem to be trapped. Redemption can only come through music, which awakens children’s imagination and builds the bridges that will connect everything that is isolated and in pieces.
THE BEAR'S TALES Will Stream on GNO TV
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
A squirrel, the darkness-woman and a walking tree meet up in an original musical tale about diversity. Stop motion animation and contemporary music create a magic forest of sounds and images, inspired by Sofia Gubaidulina’s work Musical Toys (1969).
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2021
A squirrel, the darkness-woman and a walking tree meet up in an original musical tale about diversity. Stop motion animation and contemporary music create a magic forest of sounds and images, inspired by Sofia Gubaidulina’s work Musical Toys (1969).
A SHEPHERDESS I LOVED Will Stream on GNO TV
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2021
A Shepherdess I Loved, memories from a musical mission in Greece of 1875 by Louis-Albert Bourgault-Ducoudray, will stream on GNO TV.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2021
A Shepherdess I Loved, memories from a musical mission in Greece of 1875 by Louis-Albert Bourgault-Ducoudray, will stream on GNO TV.
BWW Previews: ASTOR PIAZZOLLA: TANGO NUEVO. A SPECIAL CENTENNIAL CONCERT BY YIANNIS HADJILOIZOU at Piraeus Municipal Theater
by Peter Danish - October 29, 2021
Astor Piazzolla: Tango Nuevo. A Special Centennial Concert by Yiannis Hadjiloizou, Musical and Artistic Director of the Athens Philharmonic.
by Peter Danish - October 29, 2021
Astor Piazzolla: Tango Nuevo. A Special Centennial Concert by Yiannis Hadjiloizou, Musical and Artistic Director of the Athens Philharmonic.
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