Concert by the Vamos Orchestra “Travelling the World of Nikos Kazantzakis” – Chania 20th September

“Just before the end of this year’s artistic season we chose to honour Nikos Kazantzakis, born in Heraklion in 1883. Nikos Kazantzakis inspires us, music sets us free”. (Vamos Orchestra)

WHEN: Friday 20th September 21.00
WHERE: Firka Fortress (Venetian Fortress, western end of Venetian
                 Harbour), Chania 
Free entrance.

Nikos Kazantzakis lived in an era which was marked by important events – both geopolitically and in the field of art. He was dedicated to writing and trying to get to know as many cultures as possible which inspired him.

The Vamos Orchestra organized a musical journey into this era: the time when Nikos Kazantzakis lived. An introduction to great musical moments that remained imprinted in the chronology of our culture. Greece – France – Germany – Russia – Italy – Spain, countries where Nikos Kazantzakis lived or visited. They give their credentials through great hits of that time: Attic, Edith Piaf, Nikos Skalkotas, Kurt Weill.

The texts that take us to the era of the great Cretan writer and describe situations and events are edited by the philologist Roula Vourakis.

Participating musicians / singers:

Tasos Apostolou, baritone

Anna Kotis, mezzo-soprano

Orchestration & Musical Direction: Thanasis Papathanasiou

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Organization :

Region of Crete

Co-organization :

Municipality of Chania

Maritime Museum of Crete

Ephorate of Antiquities of Chania

Information:

T _ +30 697 321 5114

Source: Vamos Orchestra, Cultural Centre Chania