MUSICAL STORIES with Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
Markideion Municipal Theatre, Paphos
10 October - 6pm
Ticket price: €8 for all
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.
Musical fairy tale "The Ugly Prince" for narrator and orchestra Story: Galatea Kazantzaki Text adaptation and music editing: Alkis Baltas
Music story "The Hare and the Turtle" for narrator, two singers and orchestra
Production idea, selection – orchestration of musical works, and music composition: Alkis Baltas
Adaptation of the story of the myth: Vicky Stylianou
With display of images and short videos
The beauty of each person lies in the goodness of his heart, and not in his outward appearance. We are reminded of this great truth by the fairy tale "The Ugly Prince", which was written by Galatea Kazantzakis, the first wife of Nikos Kazantzakis. The conductor and composer Alkis Baltas has adapted the text and has edited the soundtrack, which includes the "Unfinished" Symphony no. 8 by Franz Schubert and the German dance by the same composer in an adaptation by Anton Webern.
The story of Aesop's well-known fable "The Hare and the Tortoise" is simple and entertaining. The swift-footed hare and the ever-slow-moving turtle agree to outrun the run. Who will win? Through this myth, Aesop (625-560 BC) teaches us how wrong it is to behave with arrogance and that we should never underestimate anyone and make fun of the weak. It also teaches us that strength is not enough to win in life. To achieve our goals, what counts is patience and serious perseverance.
In between the narration, the following will be heard: songs by Mikis Theodorakis, Spyridon Xyndas, Kostas Cacoyannis, Dimitris Maragopoulos, Alkis Baltas, a traditional song from the Dodecanese as well as two songs by Giorgos Hatzipieris from the beloved series "The Lazy Dragon". The music has been imaginatively orchestrated by Alkis Baltas, while the story of the myth was adapted by Vicky Stylianou. The music story will be accompanied by image projections and short videos!
Giorgis Christodoulou, song
, Eleonora Roussou, song
, Petros Georghadjis, narrator
, Alkis Baltas, conductor
Morning educational concerts will also be held in collaboration with the Office of Music Inspection of Primary Education, Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth.
