Pallas

Greek audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy the world-renowned Swiss mask theater troupe Mummenschanz, as they perform for the first time in Athens at the Pallas Theater (5 Voukourestiou).

Belgian composer Wim Mertens, a leading figure on the contemporary classical and avant-garde music scenes, will be on stage at the Vassiliko Theater in Thessaloniki and the Pallas Theater in Athens on October 21 and 22 respectively, with a program of pieces composed for films and plays, but also tracks from his latest album, "That Which Is Not." Mertens is best known for his ensemble compositio

Belgian composer Wim Mertens, a leading figure on the contemporary classical and avant-garde music scenes, takes the stage at the Pallas Theater with a program of pieces composed for films and plays, but also tracks from his latest album, "That Which Is Not." Mertens is best known for his ensemble compositions, solo piano compositions and experimental works.

With a stop in Athens for his 50-country Royal Garage World Tour, Ara Malikian will astound audiences with his innovative violin-playing. The messy-haired Spanish musician has an extensive repertoire, ranging from Bach to adaptations of Led Zeppelin's greatest hits.

Bernard-Henri Levy has been one of the most prominent figures of the French intelligentsia for a good four decades. He was at the forefront of the Nouveaux Philosophes (New Philosophers) movement that broke from its communist roots and sought to deconstruct Marxism.

One of the most prominent figures of the French intelligentsia for a good four decades, French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy will be in Athens to stage his work "Looking for Europe" - a monologue about the future of the European idea which is threatened by the rise of nationalism - at the Pallas Theater on Monday, April 1, at 8 p.m..

International visitors to Athens now have the opportunity to expand their cultural scope, as performances at a landmark theater in the center of the Greek capital now feature English supertitles.

French "rock photographer" Richard Bellia's moniker dates back to 1980, when he decided to become just that at a concert by English rock band The Cure.

Franco-Moroccan sensation Hindi Zahra returns to Greece after a sold-out show at the Pallas Theater in Athens last year, for two new performances. The soul-folk act will play the Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki on May 3 and Athens's Fuzz Club on May 4, with tickets already on sale, starting at 22 euros.

Singer-songwriter and France's former first lady Carla Bruni will launch the world tour for her latest album, "French Touch," at the Pallas Theater in Athens, with two shows on October 23 and 24. Bruni's sixth album is a collection of covers, including jazz, pop and rock, sung in English and produced by legendary Canadian producer, composer and musician David Foster.