Remain Human in Spite of Humanity
17.07 — 18.07.2026
21.00
Description
A musical performance inspired by Menander’s famous saying, “How charming is a human being when he is truly human,” reimagined here as: “How admirable is a human being when they remain human while everyone around them has become beast or demon.” The performance explores how, under conditions of extreme violence and brutality, the courage required for an act of solidarity, tenderness, or self-sacrifice can become an island of survival. Its dramaturgy is woven from excerpts of Imre Kertész’s Fatelessness, Anna Seghers’ The Seventh Cross, and poems by Paul Celan.
At the heart of the work stands the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, presented as a symbol of musical humanism. Bach’s music embraces the full spectrum of human emotional experience while continually reminding us of our longing for transcendence. Hidden pearls of humanity, drawn from the writings of these authors and illuminated by Bach’s music—which points simultaneously toward earth and sky, toward dance and prayer—invite us to reflect upon the grace of being human as Menander might have understood it. In a world overshadowed by hatred, this performance seeks moments of compassion, resilience, and dignity, revealing the enduring possibility of humanity even in the darkest of times.
Contributors
Ex Silentio
Information
The Ministry of Culture offers free admission to the events of “All of Greece, One Culture 2026”.
Advanced booking is necessary.
Audience members are only requested to pay for the entrance fee to the archaeological site (€5).
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