Breath of Light

Dates

28.07 — 29.07.2026

Start Time

20.00

Description

Breath of Light is a site-specific and participatory dance-theatre performance created especially for the Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth and the Sanctuary of Apollo. Inspired by the symbolism of Apollo’s seven-string lyre, the work unfolds as a ritual journey through seven stages, where music, movement, spoken word, voice, and light come together to create an experience of transformation from fragmentation to harmony.

Drawing upon Corinthian mythology, the performance engages with the contemporary human need to rediscover balance and inner measure in a world marked by overstimulation, technological acceleration, and social division. Through the active participation of local choirs, volunteers, and audience members, the archaeological site is transformed into a living space of collective memory, rhythm, and reconnection.

Contributors

Direction, choreography: Apostolia Papadamaki
Music: Tryfon Koutsourelis
Text, damaturgy: Panos Gkiokas
Costumes: Kindly provided by Greek Archaic Kori
Actress: Lydia Koniordou
Voice: Maria Papageorgiou
Performers: Ilia Koukouzeli, Marianthi Plataki, Semeli Papagianakopoulou, Elena Rangou, Sapphire Sumpter
Scientific consultants in archaeomusicology: Angela Bellia, Erica Angliker
Scientific Advisor: Panagiota Kasimi, Archaeologist, Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Corinth
Assistant director: Giorgos Palios
Assistant choreographer: Konstantina Liontou
Production Direction: MENTOR in Culture
Production direction: Mentor in Culture
Graphic design, photography: Areion Stefanidis
Promotional photography, performance documentation (photo, video): Panagiotis Simopoulos
NPO

QUASI STELLAR

Information

The event is offered for free by the Ministry of Culture.
Advanced booking is necessary.
Free admission after 20.00pm

Supported by the Region of Peloponnese and the Municipality of Corinth

Duration

70'

Photos

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