Alcedo Folk Band “Songs from Countries Without Borders”
Thursday 3rd April at 21:00
Alcedo Folk Band
“Songs from Countries Without Borders”
3rd April at 21:00
THEATRE OF THE NO
THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens’ first English-speaking theatre, welcomes Alcedo Folk Band to its stage for two unforgettable nights of music, with their performance «Songs from Countries Without Borders». This special project, curated by Kostas Konstantatos, founding member of Encardia, blends tradition and innovation, offering audiences a unique musical experience. On Thursday April 3rd at 21:00.
A musical journey across an unwritten map, where every destination is a song. Travel from the Renaissance and medieval cantatas to the Sephardic melodies of Thessaloniki. From Angelo Branduardi to an Asia Minor ballos infused with an Irish spirit. From Johann Sebastian Bach and Swan Lake to the sounds of 18th-century Constantinople. From Vassilis Tsitsanis to a vibrant Cretan pentozali or a Pyrgousikos dance from Chios, with unique orchestrations that blend flute, bassoon, and tuba with strings and percussion.
About Alcedo Folk Band
Founded in 2018, Alcedo Folk Band has made its mark on the world music scene with daring projects and a distinctive sound that highlights both Greek musical roots and global influences.
The band has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Katerina Polemi, Leonidas Balafas, Kaiti Koullia, Kostas Thomaidis, Athina Chioti, Aliki Markantonatou, actor Stelios Mainas, and the women’s polyphonic ensemble Terra Voce. They have proudly represented Greece at prestigious international festivals, including Metrosounds and the Kaba 2.0 Festival in Albania.
Their works include the folk opera “Defying the Gods” and the performance “The Nightingales Were Born in Smyrna”, featured in “All of Greece, One Culture”.
In 2022, they released their debut album, “The Silent Box”, followed by “Pavlova’s Secret” in 2024, dedicated to Anna Pavlova.
Info
Maria Michalaka: Vocals, Violin, Tzouras
Stefanos ChatziAnagnostou: Flute, Recorder
Theodora Athanasiou: Guitar, Vocals
Dimitris Koufalakos: Bassoon, Harmonica
Menelaos Moraitis: Tuba
Kostas Konstantatos: Percussion, Violin, Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals
Paschalis Kolentsis: Sound Design
Dates: Thursday 3rd April at 21:00
Ticket Price: 10€
Social Media: Kallia Gerakianaki
PR & Communications: Eleftheria Sakareli
THEATRE OF THE NO: Konstantinou Palaiologou 3, Athens
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Official Links: https://www.alcedofolk.art/
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