Yorgos Ziavras
‘The Song of the Earth’ on the edge of Greece
The Basilica of Agios Achillios, located on an island on the northern edge of Greece in Mikri Prespa Lake, is set to transform into a musical fairyland, echoing the sounds of Gustav Mahler.
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Song on Earth | Lake Prespa | August 24-25
Renowned conductor Yorgos Ziavras and distinguished director Sophia Paschou present a unique musical performance at the scenic Basilica of Agios Achillios in northern Greece's Mikri Prespa lake. "Song on Earth" is a spatial performance based on Austro-Bohemian composer Gustav Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde" and is part of the Ministry of Culture's "All of Greece, One Culture" festival.
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Echoes of Epirus: Conductor reflects on music, mortality and the power of moirologia
Conductor Yorgos Ziavras embarked on a musical odyssey 11 years ago, departing Greece in pursuit of a classical music career. His departure underscores a lamentable reality: Greece's lack of investment in cultural education. However, despite this neglect, the melodies of its musical heritage are a profound source of inspiration, even for the classical repertoire.
Lisztomania | Athens | January 28
In the concluding performance of the two-day celebration of the piano at the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr), renowned Greek-German conductor Yorgos Ziavras will present the transcendental compositions of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt.
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Maestro Yorgos Ziavras to conduct own orchestra at Cologne music festival
Greek maestro Yorgos Ziavras will conduct his own orchestra, ÉRMA Ensemble, at International Acht Brücken (Eight Bridges) Festival in Cologne, on April 30, 2023. The orchestra will perform a selection of contemporary works by Antonio La Spina, Po-Chien Liu, Luca Ricci, and Tom Belkind.