Aristos and Fanis

Dates

30.07 — 31.07.2024

Start Time

21,.30

Description

This summer, the IONIA Orchestra and Choir of Nea Ionia, Volos will present a dynamic and diverse music theatre performance titled Aristos and Fanis. The 13-member orchestra of traditional instruments, the 160-member mixed choir, singer Thodoris Kotonias, and two actors will take audiences on a colourful journey, where tradition intersects with the present day.

In a simple and immediate manner, the two heroes, Aristos and Fanis, find courage in the power of Aristophanes’ comedy, which has taught us how to address the most challenging matters through the redemptive, sarcastic, and critical power of laughter. Especially in our time and in societies where that which is “different”, whether related to countries, religions, genders, or any other groups, constantly leads to dangerous and escalating tensions. The performance conveys the message that humans need to coexist and that life acquires true value only through collaboration, acceptance of the “other”, and harmony.

Contributors

IONIA Orchestra and Choir of Nea Ionia, Volos
Texts
Reggina Kapetanaki, Angeliki Agalianou
Artistic director
Nektarios Demelis
Chorus mistress
Kornelia Frangogianni
Director
Reggina Kapetanaki
Musical composition, singing
Thodoris Kotonias
Assistant to the director
Angeliki Agalianou
Narrator
Angeliki Agalianou
Cast
Nestoras Mitrakas (Aristos), Giorgos Tsaprazis (Fanis)
Also participating
Akis Vlachopoulos, Valia Liapi, Markela Karaptsia, Alexandra Halve, Eleni Halve
Production manager
Voula Touloudi
Director of photography
D.O.P. / Μοntαz Studio GX7 Georgios & Dimitrios Kallikas
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IONIA

Information

The event is offered for free by the Ministry of Culture.
Advanced booking is necessary.

Duration

75'

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