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Earth Hour celebration at Faneromeni Square

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Earth Hour celebration at Faneromeni Square

An event celebrating “Earth Hour” will take place at Faneromeni Square in Nicosia on March 23rd at 8 pm. The Cyprus Earth Hour team is focusing on zero food waste and encourages participation for environmental change. Earth Hour, organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), aims to raise awareness about climate change by having people turn off their electricity for an hour. The event will feature an artistic performance and other activities, including a theatrical concert titled ‘Colours’ on March 25th, which will be performed without electricity. Environment Commissioner Antonia Theodosiou emphasized the need for sustainable environmental practices and invited everyone to participate in this significant event.

Exciting live music events ahead

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Exciting live music events ahead

– A new wave of live music events is happening on the island, featuring local bands and musical ensembles.
– Live shows will include Greek music, jazz, and psychedelic tunes at bars in Nicosia and Limassol.
– Giannis Dionysiou will perform at Antonakis Music Hall in Nicosia on March 22-23, presenting folk and rembetiko songs from the Greek music scene and his discography.
– A bebop jazz event will take place at Sarah’s Jazz Club in Nicosia on March 22, featuring Aris Constantinou, Charis Ioannou, Marios Staikidis, Kyriacos Kesta, and Marios Spyrou.
– The bebop jazz evening will draw inspiration from Tadd Dameron, Freddie Redd, Fats Navarro, Coleman Hawkins, Dizzy Gillespie, and more.
– A music and poetry event titled “Because You Loved Me” will be held at Technopolis 20 in Paphos on March 26, featuring Katerina Paraschou and Kyriakos Costa.
– The “Because You Loved Me” event will include works by Greek composers and original works by Cypriot composers, with Andrianos Charalambous narrating original text in English.

Piano trio to tour Paphos, Limassol and Nicosia

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Piano trio to tour Paphos, Limassol and Nicosia

A series of concerts featuring musicians Grigoris Theodoridis (double bass) from Greece, Attila Gyárfás (drums) from Hungary, and Christos Yerolatsitis (piano) from Cyprus will take place in early April in Paphos, Limassol, and Nicosia. The concerts will include original compositions from Grigoris Theodoridis’ debut album “Green of Silence” and new music by Christos Yerolatsitis. The performances are scheduled for April 5 at Technopolis 20 in Paphos, April 6 at Cornaro Art Center in Limassol, and April 7 at Windcraft Music Centre in Nicosia. Ticket prices range from €12 to €15.

Coming up at Limassol theatre

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Coming up at Limassol theatre

Rialto Theatre in Limassol is hosting several cultural events in March. These include a production of Akis Dimou’s play “Emptiness in Person” featuring Greek-Cypriot artists and a pianist on March 20, a concert by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra with French artists performing French romantic compositions on March 29, and a concert titled “Notes of Peace and Love: From France to the World” featuring baritone Kyros Patsalides, singer Vakia Stavrou, and a 10-member orchestra on March 30. These events are part of Rialto Theatre’s ongoing commitment to offering a diverse range of performances.

Classical music heading to Paphos

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Classical music heading to Paphos

The casalQuartet, a string quartet formed in 1996 in Zurich, Switzerland, will perform at Markideio Theatre in Paphos on April 12 as part of the Technopolis 20 Classics concert series. The quartet includes violinists Felix Froschhammer and Rachel Späth, violist Markus Fleck, and cellist Andreas Fleck. They have performed in over 1,500 concerts worldwide and are known for playing both modern and historical instruments. Their repertoire spans from the 17th century to contemporary music, and their upcoming program in Paphos will feature works by Mozart, Schubert, Grieg, and Gershwin. Tickets are priced at €20.

Cyprus welcomes three music icons

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Cyprus welcomes three music icons

Imany, a French artist of Comorian descent, will perform at Limassol’s Municipal Garden Theatre on July 15. Tom Jones will perform at Larnaca Marina on July 18 as part of his Ages & Stages Tour 2024. Ed Sheeran will perform at Larnaca Marina on September 7 and 8.

Opportunity for upcoming Cyprus musicians

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Opportunity for upcoming Cyprus musicians

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation, in collaboration with Michalis Economou, will organize the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra International Conducting Masterclass and Competition from May 20 to 24. This event aims to provide a platform for ten young conductors from around the world to train under Michalis Economou and compete for an opportunity to conduct a concert with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in a future season. The final public concert will take place on May 24 at Strovolos Municipal Theatre. Applications for the masterclass and competition are open until April 8, with more details available on the Orchestra’s website.

Legendary singer Tom Jones coming to Cyprus this summer

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Legendary singer Tom Jones coming to Cyprus this summer

– Tom Jones will perform in Larnaca Marina, Cyprus, on July 18 as part of his “Ages & Stages” Tour 2024.
– The concert will feature hits from his career.
– Tom Jones has sold over 100 million records, has 36 Top 40 hits, and has won multiple Grammys and the Music Industry Trust Award.
– The “Ages & Stages” tour will cover various aspects of Jones’ musical career.
– Ticket prices for the concert range from 85€ to 240€, with VIP options available.
– Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.cy.

Classical music for old and young

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Classical music for old and young

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is presenting two concerts in March: a family concert featuring “Peter and the Wolf” on March 22 in Nicosia and a concert dedicated to French romantic composers on March 28 in Nicosia and March 29 in Limassol. “Peter and the Wolf” is composed by Sergei Prokofiev and will be conducted by Francis Nectarios Guy with narration by Petros Georkadjis. The French romantic composers’ concert will be conducted by Patrick Gallois, featuring principal flute soloist Vincent Lucas, and will include works by Gabriel Fauré, Jacques Ibert, and Camille Saint-Saëns.

Books and music in Paphos

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Books and music in Paphos

On March 11, Technopolis 20 in Paphos will host two events. The first event is a book presentation by June Megennis, titled “Tears and Symphony – a Musical Journey,” starting at 6pm. The book discusses Megennis’ experiences within major European operatic and musical organizations from 1964 to 2006, including the London Opera Centre, the Royal Opera House, and the Chamber Orchestra Europe. The second event is a concert by the Fluboe Trio, consisting of Klaus Storm, Florian Rabe, and Agnes Tang, at 8pm. They will perform pieces by Telemann, Händel, Scarlatti, Rameau, and Kleinknecht.