25 May 2019 – 19 September 2019
Breath of wind... Will it always be there?
In its long history, the Naxos Festival has proven to be anything but ephemeral, despite the title of this year’s art exhibition “EPHEMERAL”. The sense of time makes us appreciate the moment, the opportunity to meet new artists, new collaborators, new friends, to walk alongside old ones. With theatrical performances: “Orpheus and Eurydice” directed by Dimitris Bogdanos at the ancient temple of Dionysus, “I Die Like a Country… I Will Always Be There” directed by Stelios Krasanakis, produced by the Naxos Festival in the atmospheric courtyard of Pyrgos Bazeos. With concerts from the entire musical spectrum, both Greek and foreign, and the presence of renowned artists such as Dionysis Savvopoulos, Mariza Koch, Nena Venetsanou, alongside younger, dynamic and recognized musicians: Christos Thivaios, Panagiotis Margaris, Andriana Bambali, Giorgis Christodoulou, Spyros Manesis, Saveria Margiola, etc. With performances and theatrical workshops for children, in a festive mood, we are waiting for you to enjoy a summer full of art.
Stelios Krasanakis, Artistic Director — Marios Vazaios, Production Management
VISUAL ARTS EPHEMERAL – Art Exhibition May 25 – September 27, 2019 | Daily, 10:00–17:00
"Vapour of wind," said Ecclesiastes, "Vapour of wind, breath of wind, all is a breath of wind" (Ecclesiastes, 1.2)
Ephemeral works that dialogue with the centuries-old nature of the monument, in a wabi-sabi philosophy. Artists: Patrizio Bedon (IT), Casa Essenziera (IT/ZA), Nikos Lagos (GR), Anaïs Lelièvre (FR), Vladimir Skoda (CZ/FR), Sandor Zelenak (HU/JP). Guests: Alexandros Kaklamanos (video), Nikolaos Symeonidis & Amalia Kosma (interactive event). Curator: Marios Vazaios. Associate Curator: Klaus Pfeiffer.
PERFORMANCE
Sound State of Mind Performance | Mon. 8/7 | 20:30 | Free admission Music producer Nikolaos Symeonidis and choreographer Amalia Kosma explore the theme of ephemerality through movement and analog music. Co-organizer: Naxos Festival – South Aegean Region.
THEATER
Orpheus and Eurydice | Fri. 26/7 | 20:30 | Temple of Dionysus in Iria | Free admission Theatrical adaptation. Direction: Dimitris Bogdanos. Assistant director: Konstantinos Kounellas. Actors: Markos Papadokonstantakis, Efthaleia Papakosta. Co-production: Naxos Festival, Cultural Organization of the Municipality of Naxos, Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades.
"I will always be there... I am dying like a country" | Mon. 12/8 | 21:30 | Entrance: 15€, 12€ Naxos Festival Production. Texts: Dimitris Dimitriadis. Direction: Stelios Krasanakis. Text composition: Yannis Konstantinidis. Performance: Christos Sapountzis, Betty Vakalidou. Video: Katerina Zourari. Movement: Thalia Ditsa.
"Treasure Hunt in the Tower" | Sat. 10/8 | 11:00–14:00 | Participation: 5€ Theatrical play for children 6–12 years old with Katerina Gavalla, Actress-Theatrical Play Teacher.
MUSIC
Jazz Trial | Sun. 28/7 | 21:30 | Entrance: 15€, 12€ One of the most important modern Greek jazz piano trios. Spyros Manesis (piano), Arionas Gyftakis (double bass), Anastasis Gouliaris (drums).
Andriana Babali & Giorgis Christodoulos – “Two as One” | Wed. 31/7 | 21:30 | Admission: 15€, 12€ The most beautiful Greek — and some foreign language — duets. Accompaniment: Haris Stavrakakis (piano, accordion).
Panagiotis Margaris – “Guitar Galaxy Concert” | Sat. 3/8 | 21:30 | Entrance: 15€, 12€ Music from the cinema, Theodorakis, Nino Rota, Morricone, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Eagles and Sting arranged for guitar, with unpublished compositions.
Dionysis Savvopoulos Trio | Mon. 5/8 | 21:30 | Entrance: 20€, 15€ With Giotis Kiourtsoglou, Vangelis Karipis and Stathis Anninos.
Marisa Koch & Nena Venetsanou – “The Blonde Girl of Santorini” | Παρ. 9/8 | 21:30 | Entrance: 15€, 12€ (CANCELED)
Christos Thivaios – “A Walk in Exarchia” | Wed. 21/8 | 21:30 | Entrance: 15€, 12€ With him are Maximos Drakos (piano) and Kallistratos Dracopoulos (drums).
Saveria Margiola | Sun. 25/8 | 21:30 | Entrance: 15€, 12€ Folk, artistic and traditional. With her: Dimitris Margiolas (bouzouki, lute), Marios Mourmouras (guitars, orchestration), Dimos Polymeris (accordion).
Organization: AION Cultural Organization | Artistic Direction: Stelios Krasanakis | Production Direction: Marios Vazaios