SRC: greekherald.com.au
Composer Mikis Theodorakis’ stirring musical oratorio “Axion Esti” to lyrics by Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseus Elytis will be presented in Australia in three upcoming concerts, in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
The recital will be an amazing collaboration between the international singer Dimitris Basis, the famous Greek Australian conductor, George Ellis, the cantor George Karantonis, the producer-conductor of the Greek band, George Doukas, as well as a 30-person choir under the captivating narration of the Greek Australian actor, Tony Nikolakopoulos.
Starting in Sydney, Australian audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy the first of the scheduled concerts at the City Recital Hall on Saturday, 11 May 2024 at 8.00pm. The second concert will take place at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Saturday, 1 June 2024 at 8.00pm and the third and final presentation of Axion Esti will conclude with the concert at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in Brisbane on Wednesday, 5 June 2024 at 7.00pm
The following renowned artists will participate in the above concerts:
- Vocalist Dimitris Basis
- Director and Conductor George Ellis
- Greek Band Production Manager George Doukas
- Cantor George Karantonis
- Narrator Tony Nikolakopoulos
- 30-piece Choir