Vrykolax in Kabeirio

A cantata for soprano, wind instruments, and accordion

The cantata for soprano, wind instruments, and accordion Vrykolax in Kabeirio is a musical fairy tale for both the defeated and invincible vampires of our era, seen through the eyes of composer Apostolis Koutsogiannis in collaboration with poets Marlene Nika and Seme Selami.

It is a lyrical performance beneath the August moonlight at the archaeological site of Kabeirio on Lemnos, featuring the international soprano Afroditi Patoulidou and the distinguished instrumental ensemble Ventus Ensemble. The sculptures created by visual artist Filippos Vasileiou draw inspiration from Gregorio Dati’s Renaissance pictures, unveiling the myth’s diverse textures. Iakovos Polylas’ Forgiveness and Achilleas Paraschos’ The Vampire’s Son, two dark vampire novellas from the 19^th century, serve as a reminder of an irrational universe, engaging with the original libretto of the creators and delivering a powerful message against the disenchantment of the world.