25-29·5·26
A tribute to Georges Aperghis
workshop · round table · concerts
To celebrate Georges Aperghis’ 80th birthday, the Greek Composers' Union presents a tribute to his work and a music theatre workshop. The composer will be with us in person for two final concerts: the first concert showcasing the workshop participants, the second concert featuring his own music-theatre works. The event will conclude with the Union naming him Honorary President.
Open Call Results
Ethan Blackburn (USA)
Daniele Di Virgilio (Italy)
Giorgos Chanos (Greece)
Gabo Champagne (Canada)
Henri Colombat (France)
Niki Krasaki (Greece)
Lien Wen-Chia (Taiwan)
Vaida Vovere (Latvia)
25-28 May 2026
A four-day workshop for composers ready to explore, experiment, and play with music infused with theatrical elements.
Guest of Honour
Georges Aperghis
Mentors
Eleni Ralli
Thanasis Deligiannis
Michalis Paraskakis
Performers
Ana Chifu flute
George Krimperis trombone
Babis Karassavidis violin
George Kokkinaris double bass
29 May 2026 · 18:30
Round table with George Aperghis, Thanasis Deligiannis, Eleni Ralli, Michalis Paraskakis, Danae Bletsa, Panagiotis Siorras, Tania Sikelianou, Panos Ziavras, Yannis Psarakis, Sissi Makropoulou.
Tania Sikelianou will open the round table with the performance of I.X. for violin of Georges Aperghis.
28 May 2026 · 20:30
Workshop concert
29 May 2026 · 20:30
CORPS À CORPS concert
Recitations
Le corps à corps
Fidelité
7 Crimes de l'amour
Retrouvailles
Danae Bletsa voice
Sissi Makropoulou harp, voice
Panos Ziavras percussion
Panagiotis Siorras clarinet
Yannis Psarakis percussion