Nicosia 2030, a candidate for the European Capital of Culture, as part of its mission to showcase the work of Cypriot creators excelling abroad, presents the Cyprus premiere of Andys Skordis’ work “β”. The concert will take place on Thursday, 6 February 2025 (20:30), in the framework of the 5th Nicosia International Festival 2024.
“β” is an interdisciplinary performance featuring four musicians, a conductor/electronics and live VJ performer(s?). The music unfolds as a cycle of seven pieces, including four larger works separated by short electronic interludes. The performance is defined by its music, lighting, text, and moving images, forming a ritual that evolves through three stages: Preparation – Event – Catharsis.
This work is inspired by Reiner Maria Rilke’s “Duino Elegies”, specifically the first elegy. The music is composed for mezzo-soprano, bass clarinet, cello, percussion, and electronics, blending elements of contemporary classical music with Balinese gamelan, Carnatic music, and techno. This combination creates a sonic experience inviting the audience into a ritual where the concepts of beauty and terror are highlighted and guiding the performance.
“β” was commissioned by the Athens and Epidaurus Festival, where it premiered on 11 June 2024, and since July 2024, it has also been available on vinyl in both Cyprus and Greece.
Credits:
Composition/ electronics: Andys Skordis
Mezzo-soprano: Sofia Sarri
Bass clarinet: Giorgos Georgiou
Cello: Iason Ioannou
Percussion: Alexandros Ioannou
Projections/ visual identity: Elia Kaloyianni
Duration: 60΄
Tickets:
Available online via Soldout Tickets:
bit.ly/NIF24_tickets, at Stephanis stores, and the Nicosia Municipal Theatre box office (Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00).
Ticket prices:
ZONE A: €16/ €12
ZONE B: €14/ €10
ZONE C: €12/ €8
ZONE D: €10/ €6
Information: 22797979 (Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00) & Believing in the power of music to unite worlds and cultures, Nicosia 2030, proudly presents the concert "Music Unites" on 31st January 2025 (20:30), at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre.
The concert explores the power of music as a fundamental feature of our distinct cultural identity. The carefully selected repertoire that will be presented highlights the musical identity of Cyprus and underscores and the significance of respect, peaceful coexistence. and cooperation among the diverse members of modern societies.
The aim is to promote the rich and multidimensional musical activity of musicians from the city and district of Nicosia. The newly formed philharmonic association "Empnefsta" in collaboration with the Symphonic Band of the Strovolos Municipality-European University Cyprus along with select musicians from Sistema Cyprus, the Nicosia Music School, the Police Philharmonic and the Band of the National Guard (SMEF), will illustrate the city’s musical potential, it’s residents’ cultural dimension, and the extensive repertoire for wind ensembles. The concert will also include a group of African musicians who, together with the large wind group, will present a variety of pieces showcasing the rich African musical tradition. The large ensemble of wind and percussion instruments will also feature individuals who involved in music who are not part of any existing group and come from various cultural and migrant communities. Esteemed musicians active in Nicosia (and beyond) participating include Michalis Michael, Christina Efthymiou, Dimitris Yiasemidis, Kate Jarrold, Stamatis Solonos, Christos Loizidis, Klitos Pavlou, Andreas Theocharous, Dona Amyrotou and others.
The conductor and artistic director of the project is Dr. Yiannis Miralis.
Duration: 70΄
Tickets: Available online via Soldout Tickets:
bit.ly/NIF24_tickets, at Stephanis stores, and the Nicosia Municipal Theatre box office (Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00).
Ticket prices:
ZONE A: €16/ €14
ZONE B: €14/ €12
ZONE C: €12/ €10
ZONE D: €10/ €8
Information: 22797979 (Monday - Friday 10:00-13:00) &
bit.ly/Website_NIF2024
Festival Identity
Organisers: Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia For Art
Institutional sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Culture, Republic of Cyprus
Media sponsors: DIAS Publishing House, SIGMA TV, LOVE FM
Festival Identity
Organisers: Nicosia Municipality, Nicosia For Art
Institutional sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Culture, Republic of Cyprus
Bronze sponsor: Onassis Stegi
Media sponsors: DIAS Publish House, SIGMA TV, LOVE FM