Theodorakis Days – Chania and Galatas 28th, 29th and 30th July
On the occasion of Mikis Theodorakis’ birthday the Friends of Mikis Theodorakis Association invite you to the following events:
Tuesday, 28th July at 21.00 at the Municipal outdoor Summer Cinema (‘Kipos’) in Chania:
“Mikis – The Most Well-Known Unknown”.
Wednesday, 29th July at 21.00 at the East Moat Theatre, Chania:
“I longed for a country” – concert with EROFILI (a prominent Greek singer, songwriter, and composer known for her expressive vocal delivery) and Leonidas Maridakis.
Free admission with free tickets (numbered seats)
These tickets are available from Monday 20 July onward at the Grand Arsenal (KAM), Venetian Harbour, Chania,
09:00 – 19:00
Thursday, 30th July at 21.00 at the Theodorakis House /Museum in Galatas:
“Yes, we can hope again”
Free entrance.
An evening dedicated to the poetry of Giannis Theodorakis.
Vocals: Elisavet Verouli
Guitar /piano: Giannis Giannakakis
Organized by: Region of Crete, Municipality of Chania, Association of Friends of Mikis Theodorakis
Production: Cultural Society of Crete, Make Music Memories
ABOUT the musical performance “I longed for a country”:
The musical performance “I Longed for a Country” is a contemporary, musical-narrative tribute to the work of Mikis Theodorakis. Its goal is to reintroduce his work to today’s audience through new, rhythmic arrangements,
without altering its core and emotional depth.The performance was presented for the first time in Athens with two consecutive sold out performances, gathering excellent reactions from the audience.
ARTISTIC CONCEPT
The work of Mikis Theodorakis does not belong to the past; it remains alive, relevant and deeply cultural.
The performance does not attempt a nostalgic representation, but a creative conversation with the present.
The songs alternate with short narrative excerpts: words of the composer himself,
thoughts about freedom, homeland, man and collective memory.
The viewer does not simply attend a concert; he experiences a theatrical-musical experience.
