Measure Him—and, If You Can Endure It, Know Him
Start of reservations: 24.07
06.08 — 07.08.2026
Description
Ancient epigrams represent poetry of exceptional refinement. Like diamond fragments carved into marble, they travel across eras and centuries. The mantinades—the celebrated Cretan rhyming couplets—constitute their living continuation. Their creators, often unconsciously, carry forward the work of the ancient epigrammatists. They share the same philosophy: the condensation of profound meanings into only a few lines, centered on the fundamental themes of human existence, love, and death.
This performance is built upon a series of open dialogues. Ancient epigrams and mantinades face one another in conversation, drifting through the sonic universe created by Stelios Petrakis’s original compositions and the improvisations of his ensemble. The transition from the Cretan lyra to other musical landscapes becomes a metaphor for human experience itself—fluid, unpredictable, and deeply recognizable. Unexpected encounters unfold within a unique musical realm.
Contributors
Proarte Cultural Services
Information
The event is offered for free by the Ministry of Culture.
Advanced booking is necessary.
