Athens Conservatoire

Kostas Georgousopoulos, the esteemed theater critic, translator, and writer, widely recognized by his pseudonym K.C. Myris, has passed away at the age of 87.

The news of his death was announced on social media on Saturday by his brother, Vassilis.

The theater critic, translator and writer Kostas Georgousopoulos, also known by the pseudonym K.H. Myris. The news of his death was made known by a post by his brother, Vasilis Georgousopoulos.

In the vanguard of the Greek capital's artistic production, Nikos Tsouchlos, head of the Athens Conservatoire, has been one of the most discreet and effective voices in the field. Low-key but highly successful in every position he has held, he is considered a visionary and a man of action, a musician as well as a manager and a teacher.

Italian musician Simone Mongelli and the Bodyterranean ensemble present "Music Without Instruments" at the Athens Conservatoire (17 Vasileos Georgiou B), celebrating the human body as a primal musical instrument. This innovative performance blurs the lines between music, dance and theater, featuring Greek artists Dimitra Galani, Maria Papageorgiou and Giannis Haroulis.

Italian musician Simone Mongelli and the Bodyterranean ensemble present "Music Without Instruments" at the Athens Conservatoire (17 Vasileos Georgiou B), celebrating the human body as a primal musical instrument. This innovative performance blurs the lines between music, dance and theater, featuring Greek artists Dimitra Galani, Maria Papageorgiou and Giannis Haroulis.

The Athens Conservatoire, now completed, has become a destination not only for the city's music and dance community but also for the broader cultural, business and political ecosystem of Athens. Designed by Ioannis Despotopoulos in 1959, construction began in the 1970s and, until 2022, it operated while remaining unfinished.

Current 93, led by the enigmatic David Tibet, are returning to Greece after 13 years for a rare show at the Ioannis Despotopoulos Amphitheater at the Athens Conservatoire (17-19 Vassileos Georgiou B). Known for their experimental music, Current 93 are sure to broaden the musical horizons of concert-goers. Tickets start from 40 euros at more.com.

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The Athens Epidaurus Festival presents the multifaceted Subset Festival in co-production with the Athens Conservatoire (17-19 Vasileos Georgiou B). Diverse types of musical creations are incorporated into various artistic trends at the renovated conservatory venues, presenting soloists and ensembles, established and up-and-coming artists alike, and open-call workshops.

The Athens Philharmonic Orchestra presents "Historical Experiences" at the Athens Conservatoire (17-19 Vasileos Georgiou, athensconservatoire.gr). The orchestra will perform works by Greek composer Dionysios Lavrangas, as well as French composer Francis Poulenc's Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra and more. Artistic Director Byron Fidetzis will lead this unique program.