Athens State Orchestra

When it comes to New Year's traditions in Athens, a date with the Athens Concert Hall (megaron.gr) at the end of the year is a must. The Megaron has announced its New Year's Gala and it comes with Parisian flair.

From 15 to 30 July two large-scale theatrical productions of Aeschylus' works − one Greek and one international − by leading artists, a concert with distinguished musical ensembles as well as an academic symposium on Aeschylus and the concepts governing this special stage genre, will create an informal but explosive debate on ancient drama, which always remains alive and crucial to contemporary

German maestro Christoph Poppen leads the Athens State Orchestra, soprano Karen Leiber, mezzo Ingeborg Danz, tenor Jenish Ysmanov and bass Petros Magoulas in what promises to be a stirring performance of Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis," considered one of the composer's greatest pieces.

The Athens State Orchestra will perform at the Museum of Islamic Art in downtown Athens, presenting a selection of pieces from the classical and neo-classical periods: Joseph Haydn's "London Trio" No.1, Ludwig van Beethoven's "Trio for Piano, Flute and Bassoon, WoO 37" and Francis Poulenc's "Sonata for Flute and Piano" and "Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano." The concert begins at 8.30 p.m and t

The Athens State Orchestra conducted by award-winning German maestro Matthias Foremny dedicates an evening to Eastern European music in a concert that will take place at the Athens Concert Hall's Christos Lambrakis Hall.

Considered one of the top living conductors, Christoph Eschenbach will direct the Athens State Orchestra in Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1 in D Major, "Titan," at the Athens Concert Hall's Christos Lambrakis Hall on Wednesday, January 29. Acclaimed pianist Vassilis Varvaresos will also play Beethoven's Piano Concert No. 5 in E Flat Major, Op.

The Athens Concert Hall will be staging a festive opera gala with three Greek stars of the genre - soprano Vassiliki Karayanni, mezzo-soprano Irene Karayanni and tenor Dimitris Paksoglou - accompanied by the Athens State Orchestra conducted by Anastasios Symeonidis.

The Athens State Orchestra will be on stage at the Athens Concert Hall on Saturday, December 21, for a very special evening filled with the spirit of Christmas. The program on the night comprises Cantatas 1, 2 and 3 from one of Johann Sebastian Bach's most popular works, the Christmas Oratorio.

After a successful collaboration with the Athens State Orchestra last year, dynamic Belgian conductor Michel Tilkin returns to the podium to conduct the acclaimed Greek ensemble at the Athens Concert Hall on Friday, December 18.

The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and Athens State Orchestra join forces for a rock celebration like no other. Hear rock anthems by AC/DC, Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones performed by the talented symphony musicians, accompanied by special guests Ray Wilson of Genesis and Uli Jon Roth of the Scorpions.