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Mendoni to Danikas: The Parthenon Sculptures will return, but it will take time because both sides have red lines
As the legendary song by Giorgos Dalaras goes, “Governments fall, but love remains.” Something similar can be said about Lina Mendoni’s case. Steadfast in the leadership of the Ministry of Culture. Governments change, but Mendoni remains.
The Higher School of Performing Arts is coming – Admission via special exams
The draft bill for the establishment of the Higher School of Performing Arts (HSPA) will soon be open for public consultation and feedback, as recently announced by Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis.
The Profile of the Higher School of Performing Arts
Charlotte | Athens | June 13
The operatic monodrama "Charlotte," with music and libretto by emerging Greek composer Lina Zachari, debuts nationwide at the National Opera's Alternative Stage at the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center on June 13 and 15. Directed by Rinio Kyriazi, with Myrsini Chatzikonstanti conducting the eight-member ensemble, mezzo-soprano Ioanna Forti stars in the title role.
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Chariton Stavropoulos appointed new BoD head of National Opera
Greece's Culture Ministry appointed Chariton Stavropoulos as the new President of the Board of Directors of the National Opera.
Stavropoulos replaces Venia Papathanasopoulou, who resigned for personal reasons. He will remain in place until the term of the current board expires.
Human Nature | Athens | March 18-19 & 22-24
Wrapping up next week at the National Opera's Alternative Stage (nationalopera.gr), "Human Nature" is a modern dance triple bill by Harris Gkekas, who presents "Eclipse," Gentian Doda with "The Hill" and Konstantinos Rigos with "Lieder ohne Worte." According to the program, the three distinguished choreographers "explore universal aspects of the human condition through the international languag
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Festival in Reghin, on occasion of 70 years of luthery
The Romanian Association of Luthier Artists (AALR) organizes, during the period of August 10-12, the "70 years of Reghin luthery" festival, during which extraordinary concerts will take place, held by reputed artists, who will be using violins manufactured in central Reghin, as well as a series of events meant to promote among the audience, especially children, both the craft, and the passion f
TNB's Caramitru: 14 May, first day of shows, we reopen with four theatre halls simultaneously
The I. L. Caragiale National Theater in Bucharest will reopen on 14 May, with performances in four halls at the same time, the institution's manager, actor Ion Caramitru said. "The National Theater reopens in two ways: first, starting from the pilot-programme initiated by the Ministry of Culture.
Kosovo Opera and Ballet Law Dances Around Hall Issue
A fresh draft Law on the Kosovo Philharmonic, Opera and Ballet, provided to BIRN by an official of the Ministry of Culture - aimed at amending the previous law passed by the UN rule-of-law mission in Kosovo, UNMIK - fails to resolve the key issue - the lack of a dedicated concert and performance hall.
ERT Symphony Orchestra | December 21
The respected symphony orchestra of Greek state broadcaster ERT is treating listeners to a holiday concert that will be lived-streamed from the National Opera's main stage at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on Monday, December 21, starting at 8.30 p.m.
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Bulgarian Ballerina Anna Pampulova: I Can’t Stop Exploring Dance
Dance can also be a science. I can't stop exploring dance. By dedicating yourself to it you immerse into a world of unbounded knowledge. "There's always something new coming, and you want to reach out for it," the choreographer Assn. Dr. S.P. Anna Pampulova says.