classical music

Cellia Costea, Dimitri Platanias, and Marcelo Puente Lead 'La Forza del Destino' at Greek National Opera

The Greek National Opera will stage La Forza del Destino for the first time in 27 years, featuring a new…

24 hours ago

What Happened to Maria Callas's Voice? Opera, Health, & Heartache

The upcoming biopic *Maria*, starring Angelina Jolie, delves into the life and career of opera legend Maria Callas, exploring the…

3 weeks ago

Leon Vitogiannis Selected for Opera Australia's Prestigious Young Artist Program

Greek Australian baritone Leon Vitogiannis has been selected as one of six artists for Opera Australia's prestigious Young Artist Program…

1 month ago

Greek Violinist Leonidas Kavakos Nominated for Grammy Award

Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos has earned a Grammy nomination for Best Chamber/Small Ensemble Performance with his album Beethoven for Three:…

2 months ago

Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra Triumphs in Historic Carnegie Hall Debut

The Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) made a stunning Carnegie Hall debut on November 3rd, captivating the audience with a…

3 months ago

Renowned Greek musician Mimis Plessas died at the age of 100

Iconic Greek musician, composer, conductor and pianist Mimis Plessas passed away this morning, just a week before celebrating his 100th…

4 months ago

Greek-Australian Violinist Spiros Rantos Passes Away at 78

Renowned Greek-Australian violinist Spiros Rantos has passed away at the age of 78. Rantos, a former professor at the University…

4 months ago

Dionysis Grammenos and the Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra photos by Olympia Krasagaki

Tags: Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, Dionysis Grammenos, Nikos Skalkottas, Anna Clyne, Leonard Bernstein, classical music, American debut, symphonic…

5 months ago

Athens' Concert Scene Gears Up for a Spectacular Week

The cultural pulse of Athens will quicken this week with four prominent musical events marking the start of the city's…

7 months ago

Internationally Acclaimed Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra to Make American Debut at Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK—The Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO), known for its global acclaim, is set to make its highly anticipated American…

8 months ago

Summer Nights Under the Stars: Your Guide to Herodeion's Must-See Shows

Summer nights under the stars at Athens' legendary Herodeion! 🎶✨ Experience opera, classical music, Greek legends, and global icons like…

8 months ago

Beloved Performers José Carreras and Plácido Domingo to Take the Stage in Athens

Beloved operatic tenors José Carreras and Plácido Domingo reunite in Athens for a history-making concert on July 10th, 2024, at…

9 months ago

Xronia Polla to Nana Mouskouri who turns 89 today

Nana Mouskouri, one of the world's most successful singers, was born on the 13th of October 1934 in the Cretan…

1 year ago

Xronia Polla to Nana Mouskouri who turns 88 today

Nana Mouskouri, one of the world's most successful singers, was born on the 13th of October 1934 in the Cretan…

2 years ago

Xronia Polla to Nana Mouskouri who turns 87 today

Nana Mouskouri, one of the world's most successful singers, was born on the 13th of October 1934. Mouskouri had displayed…

3 years ago

History made at Sydney Town Hall with full length Hymn to Liberty performed for first time in Australia

The full Greek National anthem, Hymn to Liberty, 158 stanzas long, was performed live for the first time in Australian…

4 years ago

Xronia Polla to Nana Mouskouri who turns 87 today

Nana Mouskouri, one of the world's most successful singers, was born on the 13th of October 1934. Mouskouri had displayed…

4 years ago