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GIORGOS cultural organisation, that has played of the 20th century, has never been TOP:VASSILIS MAKRIS
a significant role since its inception presented by the Greek National
KOUMENDAKIS in the cultural as well as the social life Opera. There are multiple symbolic
of Athens. For many decades until meanings, as the choice is a work
OPERA AHEAD now, Olympia Theatre in Akadimias based on Greek themes, inspired by
street, has been the home of the the Atreides myth, which is going to
The new director of the Greek Opera, a space that has on the one play an important role in the choice
National Opera, talks about its hand functioned as a vibrant creative of works in the next three years.
new era. | O νέος καλλιτεχνικός cell and on the other as a space where Additionally, it’s a 20th century work
διευθυντής της Εθνικής Λυρικής many generations of Greeks got to and one of our goals is to show that
Σκηνής μιλάει για τη νέα εποχή της. know and love the lyrical theatre opera, the lyrical art, is not limited to
and all of its acclaimed artists. Now the 19th century.
Based on your characteristics, what’s the Greek National Opera is been
your contribution to Athens? relocated to the most significant new CONTINUED ON PAGE 222
The Greek National Opera is a great Athens landmark, Stavros Niarchos
THE MASTERPLAN Foundation Cultural Center. This is
THAT IS WHAT THE a project, that when it reaches full
NEW OPERA STANDS functionality will be an attraction
FOR. | Η ΝΕΑ ΟΠΕΡΑ, bringing thousands of visitors to our
ΕΝΑ ΜΟΥΣΙΚΟ city.
ΘΑΥΜΑ ΤΗΣ ΠΟΛΗΣ. Why did you choose Elektra for the
inauguration of the Central Stage of
the Greek National Opera at SNFCC?
Elektra by Strauss, based on the
Sophocles tragedy, one of the most
significant and demanding operas
©GEORG ANDERHUB, LUCERNE FESTIVAL
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GIORGOS cultural organisation, that has played of the 20th century, has never been TOP:VASSILIS MAKRIS
a significant role since its inception presented by the Greek National
KOUMENDAKIS in the cultural as well as the social life Opera. There are multiple symbolic
of Athens. For many decades until meanings, as the choice is a work
OPERA AHEAD now, Olympia Theatre in Akadimias based on Greek themes, inspired by
street, has been the home of the the Atreides myth, which is going to
The new director of the Greek Opera, a space that has on the one play an important role in the choice
National Opera, talks about its hand functioned as a vibrant creative of works in the next three years.
new era. | O νέος καλλιτεχνικός cell and on the other as a space where Additionally, it’s a 20th century work
διευθυντής της Εθνικής Λυρικής many generations of Greeks got to and one of our goals is to show that
Σκηνής μιλάει για τη νέα εποχή της. know and love the lyrical theatre opera, the lyrical art, is not limited to
and all of its acclaimed artists. Now the 19th century.
Based on your characteristics, what’s the Greek National Opera is been
your contribution to Athens? relocated to the most significant new CONTINUED ON PAGE 222
The Greek National Opera is a great Athens landmark, Stavros Niarchos
THE MASTERPLAN Foundation Cultural Center. This is
THAT IS WHAT THE a project, that when it reaches full
NEW OPERA STANDS functionality will be an attraction
FOR. | Η ΝΕΑ ΟΠΕΡΑ, bringing thousands of visitors to our
ΕΝΑ ΜΟΥΣΙΚΟ city.
ΘΑΥΜΑ ΤΗΣ ΠΟΛΗΣ. Why did you choose Elektra for the
inauguration of the Central Stage of
the Greek National Opera at SNFCC?
Elektra by Strauss, based on the
Sophocles tragedy, one of the most
significant and demanding operas
©GEORG ANDERHUB, LUCERNE FESTIVAL
86
