Three of the most distinctive and fresh voices in Greek music—Nalyssa Green, Sugahspank! and Lou Is—pay tribute to the legendary Leonard Cohen. Backed by a stellar band, they bring new life to songs that have left a lasting mark on music history. Seven years after its powerful debut, this moving tribute returns for a captivating
Vivaldi – Bach – Handel. Three of the greatest composers of all time—who never met, but connected through musical script. Johann Sebastian Bach discovered the music of Antonio Vivaldi through the written page, learning from the Venetian master’s compositional thinking. Though both German and born in 1685, Bach and Handel never crossed paths—yet Bach transcribed
Recognising the healing power of music, the This is Athens City Festival, in collaboration with Piano City Athens, brings soothing sounds to the “Agia Sofia” Children's Hospital—offering moments of joy and calm to the young patients who need them most.
The Karaviotis brothers—modern-day troubadours—bring the traditional kantada (serenade) back to the winding alleyways of Plaka. This nostalgic musical stroll revives the romantic songs of old Athens: melodies that once echoed through the tavernas of Plaka, Psyrri and Omonia. With care and devotion, these passionate performers breathe new life into tunes that have long lived in
The atmospheric Pepper Church Sessions return once again to the This is Athens City Festival, filling St Paul’s Anglican Church in the city centre with the music of beloved artists. This year, Hume Assine take the stage with their signature blend of keyboards, samples and vocals, presenting their new project Athens Blues—a musical journey through
As part of the City of Athens Festival, on Monday, May 19th at 21:00, Ellinikos 93.2 welcomes Dimitri Mystakidis. Alone on stage, self-analyzes and improvises in a solo experimental performance where the folk guitar intertwines with loops and atmospheric soundscapes. A captivating Encounter full of songs from his discography, with rebetika and other favorites of his.
Evelina Tsiantzi Mante, winner of the Hear the Young 2025 competition, presents a recital of solo piano works and performs alongside acclaimed violist Ilias Sdoukos. The programme features music by Bach, Chopin, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Vieuxtemps, Nino Rota and Shostakovich. Hear the Young is an innovative initiative designed to support emerging classical musicians. It introduces young
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Athens and ''This is Athens City Festival'' present, for the first time in Greece, internationally acclaimed cellist Dobrawa Czocher — performing live in duo for the first time with pianist and synth artist Natalia Czekała. With a long and award-winning career as a soloist, chamber musician and
The innovative program “Listening to the Young” is a comprehensive initiative supporting emerging classical musicians through concerts, recordings, and festivals, with the goal of introducing young artists to their future audiences. It also aims to host classical music performances in unconventional venues such as ancient theatres and cultural monuments. This program is made possible through
Countless concerts—sometimes solo, sometimes with full bands—legendary DJ sets, soundtracks for films and theatre, and collaborations with greats like Bonobo, Parov Stelar and DJ Krush. That’s just a glimpse of what the name Cayetano stands for: a global music jet setter with an unmistakable sound. Now Cayetano and his band take to the courtyard of
Papazó (Vasilis Papazotos) is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and doctor. For the past year, every Sunday, he has been sharing videos of his renditions of beloved songs from his balcony. Alongside him, renowned artists join in on a series that quickly went viral through his TikTok channel. On May 22, Papazó returns for an anniversary
A Celebration of the Voice – 90 Singers in One Performance Composer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist Martha Mavroidi presents an evening dedicated entirely to the human voice. Joined by Anna Linardou, Tasos Poulios, Alkmene Basakarou, Giorgos Nikopoulos, the Polyphonic Workshop of Rodia, and vocal ensemble CHÓRES, she unveils a series of new a cappella works inspired
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