Enter the Storehouse, It Is Safe
08.07 — 09.07.2026
19.30
Description
Enter the Storehouse, It Is Safe is a music-theatre performance conceived by Stamatis Pasopoulos. On stage, six performers—a trio of traditional vocalists and a three-member folk ensemble (gaida, kaval, and dahares/drum), led by the composer himself—uncover and reconstruct fragments of the cultural memory of his homeland, the region of Serres. At the same time, they explore the community’s relationship with the supernatural, its connection to the land, the bonds among its members, and the role of music and dance in collective life.
The performance transforms the sounds, movements, and symbols of these ritual traditions into a contemporary artistic event. Through a collective exploration of timbre and sound, it seeks to recreate the moment of language’s birth; traditional songs—both inherited and newly composed—interact with vocal experimentation; local instruments are approached through techniques drawn from contemporary music; and communal dance traditions inform the staging and choreography of the work. By bringing together memory, ritual, and innovation, the performance offers a vivid reflection on cultural identity and the enduring power of collective expression.
Contributors
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Information
The event is offered for free by the Ministry of Culture.
Advanced booking is necessary.
60'
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