ANTAMA TRIO
Technopolis 20 Garden
8 July - 8pm
For information: 70002420
Entrance: €12
ANTAMA Trio is a newly formed music ensemble exploring the paths of entechno and folk-influenced Greek song, with a special focus on poetry set to music and contemporary Greek singer-songwriters — particularly from the 1990s onward.
Τheir musical approach is grounded in the simplicity of interpretation, the spontaneity that comes with the trio format, and a deep respect for the lyrical word. The band seeks out songs that don’t settle for the “easy,” but insist on speaking to both heart and mind.
With voice, guitar, piano, and violin, the trio comes antama — “together” — with the audience, to share moments of music, memory, and emotion.
PERFORMERS:
MICHALIS LYSIOTIS voice/guitar
KYRIAKOS COSTA piano
ELENIOS ISIDOROU violin
MICHALIS LYSIOTIS voice/guitar
KYRIAKOS COSTA piano
ELENIOS ISIDOROU violin
A few words about the musicians:
Kyriakos Costa was born in Larnaca, Cyprus, in 1998. He is a graduate of Royal Holloway, University of London, where he specialized in music composition. He works professionally in orchestral and theatre music, while also being active as a session pianist and singer-songwriter.
In 2020, he was selected as one of the Young Generation Composers of the CoMA Festival in London, where he participated with his orchestral piece clockwise. In 2021, he was invited as a composer for the 5th Picture Gallery Composer-in-Residence Scheme at Royal Holloway, composing music for the gallery’s online exhibition and virtual tour. That same year, his piece for solo flute, vouvós, won first prize in London’s Ensemble Matters Composition Competition.
In autumn 2021, he co-composed the music — together with composer Constantinos Lemesios — for the tragicomic musical The Hour of Gideon Doukas by Costas Mannouris, directed and performed by Marios Mettis (produced by Hamm Broductions), as part of the Larnaca Biennale Festival 2021. At the same time, he released his debut orchestral EP Sundial, recorded in London with CHROMA Ensemble.
Since 2021, he has also served as artistic director for a number of concerts, including The Classical Mikis Theodorakis (2022) and Nocturna (2023), both of which toured across Cyprus. In February 2024, he curated the music-theatre production Six & Five – A Tribute to Greek Theatre Song, which premiered at the Nicosia International Festival under the ‘UNDER30 CREATORS’ theme. The production continues to tour major venues and festivals across Cyprus.
In September 2023, he founded the Children’s Theatre Stage: "AEROSTATO", which premiered its first play The Storytelling Shoes at the 1st CARE Festival, part of the LARNAKA 2030 – European Candidate City initiative.
Over the past three years, he has been releasing original songs via his personal YouTube channel, produced by singer-songwriter and producer Constantinos Lemesios (Lemesios).
In 2020, he was selected as one of the Young Generation Composers of the CoMA Festival in London, where he participated with his orchestral piece clockwise. In 2021, he was invited as a composer for the 5th Picture Gallery Composer-in-Residence Scheme at Royal Holloway, composing music for the gallery’s online exhibition and virtual tour. That same year, his piece for solo flute, vouvós, won first prize in London’s Ensemble Matters Composition Competition.
In autumn 2021, he co-composed the music — together with composer Constantinos Lemesios — for the tragicomic musical The Hour of Gideon Doukas by Costas Mannouris, directed and performed by Marios Mettis (produced by Hamm Broductions), as part of the Larnaca Biennale Festival 2021. At the same time, he released his debut orchestral EP Sundial, recorded in London with CHROMA Ensemble.
Since 2021, he has also served as artistic director for a number of concerts, including The Classical Mikis Theodorakis (2022) and Nocturna (2023), both of which toured across Cyprus. In February 2024, he curated the music-theatre production Six & Five – A Tribute to Greek Theatre Song, which premiered at the Nicosia International Festival under the ‘UNDER30 CREATORS’ theme. The production continues to tour major venues and festivals across Cyprus.
In September 2023, he founded the Children’s Theatre Stage: "AEROSTATO", which premiered its first play The Storytelling Shoes at the 1st CARE Festival, part of the LARNAKA 2030 – European Candidate City initiative.
Over the past three years, he has been releasing original songs via his personal YouTube channel, produced by singer-songwriter and producer Constantinos Lemesios (Lemesios).
Michalis Lyssiotis – Singer & Songwriter
Michalis Lyssiotis is a Cypriot singer and songwriter. He studied at the University of Nicosia, earning a Bachelor of Music with a specialization in Jazz Performance (Vocals).
His musical journey began in childhood, initially through classical guitar. He studied at the Music High School of Larnaca as a classical guitarist, participating in numerous concerts organized by the school.
In 2014, he shifted his focus more toward singing, beginning vocal lessons. During his military service, he completed his vocal performance diploma with distinction at the Andreas Gerolemos Conservatory, under the guidance of vocal coach Louiza Sotiriou.
Since 2015, he has participated as a singer in numerous concerts and charity events. Over the course of his musical career, he has shared the stage and collaborated with various artists across the music and performing arts scene, including Dimitris Basis, Pantelis Thalassinos, Kostas Makedonas, Rita Antonopoulou, Stavros Siolas, Koulis Theodorou, Dimitris Fanis, and Neofytos Neophytides, as well as with several choirs such as Adouloti Keryneia, and the Municipal Choirs of Nicosia and Larnaca.
Since 2018, he has been a core member of the vocal ensemble Simfonia Magistrale, conducted by Roulla Tyrimou.
In 2021, he began teaching vocal and guitar lessons at music schools and conservatories. In recent years, he has been releasing original songs and covers through his personal YouTube channel.
Michalis Lyssiotis is a Cypriot singer and songwriter. He studied at the University of Nicosia, earning a Bachelor of Music with a specialization in Jazz Performance (Vocals).
His musical journey began in childhood, initially through classical guitar. He studied at the Music High School of Larnaca as a classical guitarist, participating in numerous concerts organized by the school.
In 2014, he shifted his focus more toward singing, beginning vocal lessons. During his military service, he completed his vocal performance diploma with distinction at the Andreas Gerolemos Conservatory, under the guidance of vocal coach Louiza Sotiriou.
Since 2015, he has participated as a singer in numerous concerts and charity events. Over the course of his musical career, he has shared the stage and collaborated with various artists across the music and performing arts scene, including Dimitris Basis, Pantelis Thalassinos, Kostas Makedonas, Rita Antonopoulou, Stavros Siolas, Koulis Theodorou, Dimitris Fanis, and Neofytos Neophytides, as well as with several choirs such as Adouloti Keryneia, and the Municipal Choirs of Nicosia and Larnaca.
Since 2018, he has been a core member of the vocal ensemble Simfonia Magistrale, conducted by Roulla Tyrimou.
In 2021, he began teaching vocal and guitar lessons at music schools and conservatories. In recent years, he has been releasing original songs and covers through his personal YouTube channel.
Elenios Isidorou
MUSIC STUDIES
In 2023-2024, he was admitted to the Master's Program titled Music and Society, specializing in Music Education and Community Music.
From 2017 to 2023, he studied at the Department of Music Science and Art, starting with one year of artistic studies under the guidance of Mr. Dimitrios Chandrakis, and then specializing in European violin music in the violin class of Mr. Giannis Korbetis. He completed his studies in September 2023.
ARTISTIC WORK:
In 2024, he performed in a concert with the Symphony Orchestra of the Music Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).
In 2023, he participated with a musical intervention during the presentation of the book Ores Lefka at the Embassy of Cyprus in Athens.
From 2022 to 2023, he took part in concerts as a guest member of the MUSΑ Symphony Orchestra at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall.
From 2017 to 2022, he performed as a member of the Symphony Orchestra of the Department of Music Science and Art.
In 2020, he helped organize and participated as a speaker at the MUS EDU FAIR 2020, held by the Music Inspection Office and the Secondary General Education Department of the Ministry of Education and Culture.
In 2018, he presented improvised music at the graduation ceremony of UCLAN CYPRUS for the second consecutive year.
In 2017, he participated in the LIONS club songwriting competition, attended the seminar The Word and the Note by Alkinoos Ioannidis, and took part as a musician in the UCLAN CYPRUS graduation event.
From 2015 to 2017, he performed as a guest member of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
From 2012 to 2017, he performed as a member of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra.
In 2015, he took part in concerts featuring Outstanding Students of Music Schools in Cyprus.
In 2013, he won the First Pan-Cyprian Composition Award at the Marios Tokas competition.
In 2012, he became a member of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra.
MUSIC STUDIES
In 2023-2024, he was admitted to the Master's Program titled Music and Society, specializing in Music Education and Community Music.
From 2017 to 2023, he studied at the Department of Music Science and Art, starting with one year of artistic studies under the guidance of Mr. Dimitrios Chandrakis, and then specializing in European violin music in the violin class of Mr. Giannis Korbetis. He completed his studies in September 2023.
ARTISTIC WORK:
In 2024, he performed in a concert with the Symphony Orchestra of the Music Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).
In 2023, he participated with a musical intervention during the presentation of the book Ores Lefka at the Embassy of Cyprus in Athens.
From 2022 to 2023, he took part in concerts as a guest member of the MUSΑ Symphony Orchestra at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall.
From 2017 to 2022, he performed as a member of the Symphony Orchestra of the Department of Music Science and Art.
In 2020, he helped organize and participated as a speaker at the MUS EDU FAIR 2020, held by the Music Inspection Office and the Secondary General Education Department of the Ministry of Education and Culture.
In 2018, he presented improvised music at the graduation ceremony of UCLAN CYPRUS for the second consecutive year.
In 2017, he participated in the LIONS club songwriting competition, attended the seminar The Word and the Note by Alkinoos Ioannidis, and took part as a musician in the UCLAN CYPRUS graduation event.
From 2015 to 2017, he performed as a guest member of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
From 2012 to 2017, he performed as a member of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra.
In 2015, he took part in concerts featuring Outstanding Students of Music Schools in Cyprus.
In 2013, he won the First Pan-Cyprian Composition Award at the Marios Tokas competition.
In 2012, he became a member of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra.
