Stavros

Constantine Dracopoulos, a former president of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (1996 to 2004) and one of the closest associates of its founder, Stavros Niarchos, his uncle, has died, it was announced on Monday.

Dracopoulos died on Friday at the age of 96.

Konstantinos Drakopoulos passed away, he was the former president of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation from 1996 to 2024 and one of his uncle’s closest collaborators, Stavros Niarchos.

Konstantinos Drakopoulos, according to the Athens German School Alumni Association, graduated in 1943-1944.

Consul of the C.C.D. (C.C.A.T.).

Lyricist Lefteris Papadopoulos (center), whose name has been inextricably linked to the golden age of Greek music, enters the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens accompanied by singer Giorgos Dalaras for the concert-tribute to his long career on Wednesday.

Love and more love. It’s both a wish and a recipe. This is how Mrs. Matina, known throughout Naxos by her first name, a skilled cook and the driving force behind the “Matina-Stavros” tavern (also known as “The Plateia”), in Koronos of Naxos, will bid you farewell after serving you a sumptuous meal. It’s also the secret ingredient she adds to her huge pots.

Legendary Greek composer and conductor Stavros Xarchakos teams up with renowned singers Miltos Paschalidis, Dimitris Basis and Iro Saia, along with a large orchestra of top soloists, to play his timeless melodies at Alsos Theater (Pedion tou Areos) on October 3.Tickets start from 10 euros at more.com  

Marking 19 years since her death, the Instagram profile of photographer Kleisthenis Daskalakos shared for the first time a black-and-white photo from his personal archive. The image captures a meeting of Viky Mosholiou with Grigoris Bithikotsis, Stamatis Kokotas, and Stavros Xarchakos.

The Order of Honour was awarded to composer Stavros Xarchakos in a special ceremony by the President of the Republic. In her address, Katerina Sakellaropoulou noted, “Your songs are on the lips of every Greek.

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation is organizing a Full Moon Sleepover at Stavros Niarchos Park (364 Syngrou) on July 21. Enjoy a magical night under the full moon with activities including an all-night film marathon, a silent disco party, a late-night book club and much more. Entrance is free. For more details, visit snfcc.org.

The Greek National Opera has presented its program for 2024-25, which will include a series of new and older productions that, according to its artistic director, Giorgos Koumendakis, attempt to break with stereotypes and conservatism, while at the same time showing extroversion.

Devendra Banhart, an American-Venezuelan pioneer of psych-folk, returns to Athens after almost two decades on July 25, at the Stavros Niarchos Park Great Lawn (364 Syngrou). Performing songs spanning his career, including tracks from his latest album "Flying Wig," Banhart's unique blend of influences promises an unforgettable evening.