JANUARY 2012
5 & 6/1/2012
1st Floor Band
Rialto Next Door
1st Floor Band, was created in the summer of 2010 by a group of professional musicians as well as some amateurs, united by their love of good music.
Their repertoire includes international songs by R.E.M, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Eric Clapton and others.
Vocals: Christiana Polyviou
Violin: Alexandra Mutagarova
Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica: Nearchos Ioannou
Vocals, electric bass, acoustic guitar: Giorgos Synnos
Electric guitar: Lucas Luca
Drums: Petros Kizas
11/1/2012
Summer, Winter, Mud
This performance is a development of the production that was highly acclaimed at the “No Body” 3rd Festival.
The artists follow the physiology of their movement, after the guidance of the choreographer Demmie Da Costa, who is transformed into a nature that ails, suffers and dies.
Musician: Christos Kyriakoullis
Visual artist: Giorgos Georgiou
Photographer /video artist: Susana Fiala
12/1/2012
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Bertolt Brecht’s play by Satiriko Theatre. A tender story of motherhood as well as a sarcastic comedy on justice and authority.
A play that criticizes politicians, the military, lawyers, doctors, the clergy and people in power.
Translation/Direction: Despina Bebedeli
Sets/Costumes: Haris Kafkaridis
Music: Savvas Savva
Cast: Despina Bebedeli, Stelios Kafkaridis, Popi Avraam, Marianna Kafkaridou
13/1/2012
Blue Valentine
USA
2010
English
120’
Blue Valentine is an intimate, shattering portrait of a disintegrating marriage.
On the far side of an once-passionate romance, Cindy (Michelle Williams) and Dean (Ryan Gosling) are living unhappily in New York with their young daughter.
Director: Derek Cianfrance
Cast: Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling
17/1/2012
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
Viennese New Year’s Concert
Festive Viennese music by Johann I and II, Joseph and Eduard Strauss to include the Pizzicato Polka, On the Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz and Radetsky March.
Conductor: John Georgiadis
18/1/2012
Yiannis Kotsiras
On the Road
A music performance with selections of popular songs from the wider spectrum of Greek discography as well as some of the singer’s most popular songs.
Οrchestrals / keyboards: Christos Alexakis
Lute/ tzouras / bouzouki /mandolin: Vaggelis Macheras
Double bass: Demetris Moutafis
Guitars: Kostas Michalos
Drums / percussions: Gregoris Syntridis
20/1/2012
Winter's Bone
USA
2010
English
100'
17 year-old Ree grow in a poor rural area in Missouri. When she comes across that her missing father has mortgaged their house, decides to look for him - even at the risk of her life.
A perfect cinematic story that shocked the brutal, cynical but true of simplicity.
An adaptation of Daniel Woodrell's 2006 novel of the same name.
The film has won awards for Best Film and Best Screenplay at Sundance and 4 Oscar nominations.
Direction: Debra Granik
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Kevin Breznahan, Dale Dickey
26 & 27/1/2012
Beast on the Moon
Richard Kalinoski’s play directed by Stathis Livathinos is one of the greatest successes of the Poreia Theatre.
20-year old Aram Tomasian, the only survivor of his whole family migrates to the US after the holocaust. 15-year-old Seta arrives in America from an orphanage in Constantinople as a mail order bride. Yet Seta is not the girl that Aram Tomasian had selected from a photograph to be his wife.
Direction: Stathis Livathinos
Translation: Demetris Tarlow
Sets / Costumes: Eleni Manolopoulou
Music: Haig Yazdjian.
Cast: Demetris Tarlow, Tamilla Koulieva, Giorgos Biniaris, Romanos Bolotas
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28/1/2012
Apocalypse
By Cyprus Symphony Orchestra the works: Α. Pärt: Fratres, S. Savva: Apocalypse (Symphony No. 4) Awarded in the CySO Foundation Composition Competition 2010 for the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus, L. v. Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36.
Conductor: Michalis Economou
29/1/2012
Avanti 4
Four talented singers accompanied by eight musicians present songs from the Greek and international repertoire.
Within the framework of the European Limassol Festival.
Singers: Alexis Sophokleous, Andreas Vanezis, Petros Solomou and Pieros Kezou
31/1/2012
Romeiko Fagopoti
Georgios Souris’ comic satire presented by the “SKALA” Theatre adapted by Irini Koutsafti and directed by Christos Zanos.
The cronyism, system’s incompetence and favoritism are some of the problems of 130 years ago that continue to be the problems of today.
Adaptation: Irini Koutsafti
Director: Christos Zanos
Sets/costumes: Marisa Bargili
Music: Giorgos Georgiou
Cast: Ioanna Kammenou-Siafkali, Andreas Melekis, Sophocles Kaskaounias, Monica Meleki
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FEBRUARY 2012
1 & 2/2/2012
Don Quixote
THOC’s Main Stage presents Miguel De Cervantes’ masterpiece adapted and directed by Stavros Tsakiris.
In this production Don Quixote moves amongst us, in our cities, leaving to indicate that the indelible colorful in a monochrome world of decadence, selfishness and greed, taunts and loves mankind.
Direction: Stavros Tsakiris
Sets-Costumes: Yiannis Metzikov
Cast: Nicos Charalambous, Yiorgos Mouaimis, Neoklis Neokleous, Mihalis Moustakas, Andreas Vasiliou, Elena Papadopoulou, Elena Efstathiou, Annita Santorinaiou, Niovi Charalambous, Ermina Kyriazi, Anna Papageorgiou
3/2/2012
Today’s Yesterday…
A musical encounter of young experienced musicians, takes us on a journey on paths of the soul apparently untrodden. Oriental sounds, foreign to the ears of most but known by our soul.
Popular songs, which were loved by many generations, Rembetiko, Smyrnaiko and music from Asia Minor and Contantinople, accompanied by unmatched musical instruments. Violin, ney, oud, bass, bouzouki, baglamas and guitar, bridge the divided indivisible.
Song: Lefkios Demosthenous
Violin / orchestration: Michalis Kouloumis
Oud / guitar / banjo: Pantelis Ionas
Bouzouki: Georgia Kombou
Percussion: Euripedes Dikaios
Ney: Stavroula Constanti
Contrabass: Nikolas Tryfonos
6/2/2012
New Wave
The tender songs of the late 60’s-70’s that flourished in music halls (boite) have been selected by “Diastasi” to be presented in this year's European Limassol Festival.
Songs: Kostas and Katerina Hatzichristodoulou
Musical direction: Vassos Argyrides and Zacharias Mouzaki
7/2/2012
Two half murders and a bulldog
A performance of the successful Greek comedy by the famous duo Thanasis Papathanasiou and Michalis Reppas, brought to you by Theatre Dionysos and based on Eugene Labiche’s hoax “The Case of Loursin Street”.
Direction: Achilleas Grammatikopoulos
Set Design/Costumes: Elena Katsouri
Cast: Christina Pavlidou, Christopher Greko, Achilleas Grammatikopoulos, Sofia Kalli, Evagoras Theodosiou and others
8/2/2012
Yiannis Aggelakas /Nikos Veliotis – Wolves live
The two known artists present live, the two main works they have made together, The Breath of the Wolves and When will we get here.
The group resulted from the collaboration between Yiannis Aggelaka and Nikos Veliotis in 2004.
Vocals: Yiannis Aggelakas
Cello: Nikos Veliotis
Electronic elements: Christos Charbilas
Cello & electronic elements: Coti k
Percussion: Vasilis Bacharides
9/2/2012
The Shadow of Mart
THOC’s New Stage presents Swedish author, Stig Dagerman’s play, which takes place after a war in a previously occupied city. Which city? This is up to everyone’s imagination. Even time and place are not important because shadows are everywhere. But in a country with an unusual amount of dead people, shadows grow and thicken. The live people that Gabriel has to fight against to survive are not monsters. They are people who cherish the “ideal” more than humans.
Translation: Margarita Melberg
Direction/ Musical Direction: Christos Karchadakis
Sets-Costumes: Myrto Anastasopoulou
Light Design: Stauros Tartaris
Assistant Director: Lila Maleviti
Cast: Stela Fyrogeni, Andreas Tselepos, Christina Christofia, Charis Kkolos
14/2/2012
Limassol’s Male Four-Part Choir
Limassol’s Male Four-Part Choir and the Limassol Municipality present the group’s new work with seranades by Th. Sakellarides, Hadjiapostolou, Sosou Ioannide, M. Souyioul, N. Kokkinou, D. Rodiou and D. Lauragka.
During the concert the works of Greek composers dedicated to carnival will be heard, as well as rembetika (songs) by popular composers (Tsitsanis, Papaioannou, Kaldaras and others) in polyphonic treatment.
Conductor: Marinos Mitellas
15/2/2012
My sweet Canary
Israel/Greece/France 2011, 90'
A journey, a search for rembetiko and sephardic song to mark the eventful life of Roza Eskenazi, from Constantinople to Athens, Pireaus and America.
With the collaboration of the Asia-Minor Union of Cyprus.
With English subtitles.
Director: Roy Sher
Starring: Yasmin Levy, Tomer Katz, Martha Lewis, Mehtap Demir and others
17/2/2012
Carnival Songs
The Limassol Municipality extends its annual invitation, to the city’s Children’s Choirs, to a musical encounter with songs and serenades in the framework of the events organized during carnival.
Net proceeds will be donated to the Choirs.
19/2/2012
Eleonora Zouganeli
One of the most talented interpreters of the new generation, with a unique musical identity.
With selections from all kinds of Greek music, as well as the universal music language, different cultures, bold mixes, but also a return to her youthful melodic experiences.
Piano / keyboard: Pavlos Kaltouroumides
Guitar / vocals : Euripedes Zemenides
Bass: Dimitris Moutafis
Drums: Grigoris Syntrides
21/2/2012
The Merry Widow
Standard of exhilaration and joy of life, Franz Lehar’s “Merry Widow” transports us through dance and the wonderful melodies to an atmosphere of optimism and vitality. An impressive work that identifies in an interesting way the identity of his time in a singing mood and luster mellow erotic atmosphere.
By the Opera della Luna and adapted by Jeff Clarke. In the framework of the Limassol European Festival.
28-29/2/2012
The Festival of Drama on the Road
Once again, the awarded films of Drama Festival are screened in Cyprus.
Organisers: Ministry of Education and Culture – Rialto Theatre.
In collaboration with: The Friends of Cinema Nicosia & Pafos and the Limassol Film Club.
Farewell Anestis Dimitris Kanellopoulos 18’
Toothbrushes Nikos Branidis/ Yiannis Bougioukas 5’
The attic Minos Nikolakakis 18’
Leader Gavriel Tzafkas 28’
Cut damn! Vasilis Kalamakis 14’
Movable type Andreas Siadimas 17’
Daddy, Lenin and Freddy Rinio Dragasaki 20’
Face Down Yiorgos Fourtounis 18’
Iris Alexandros Sipsidis 15’
The bride Lefteris Charitos 6’
Helen Stergios Pasxos 15’
Tzafar Nansi Spetsioti 3’
MUSIKHOF Thomas Kiaos 10’
Gran Partita Alexandros Skouras 15’
Under Stress Paris Patsourides 10’
Flight at the museum Demetris Delinikolas 4’
Faganas Nikos Chronopoulos 12’
Human Nature Nasos Vakalis 3’
Dead on Time Andreas Lampropoulos-Kostas Skyftas 11’
MARCH 2012
9,10 & 11/3/2012
12th Contemporary Dance Platform
Parallel events will be held at Dance House Limassol
Organisation: Ministry of Education and Culture – Rialto Theatre
In co-operation with: Dance House Lemesos – Lemesos Municipality
9/3/2012
Nothing to Declare - Alexis Vassiliou Generation Y 20’
Milena Ugren Koulas - House of Heaven II 20’
Marina Poyiadji (in collaboration with Treacle Holasz) Declare what? 10’
Asomates Dynameis - Machi Dimitriadou-Lindahl Vardar 18’
Loizos Constantinou - 4 Red decibel melting 10΄
10/3/2012
AELION Dance Company - Alexia Perdikaki Café de Flore 20'
Amfidromo Dance Company - Elena Christodoulidou A Story 20’
.pelma.lia Haraki - Lia Haraki Tune In 20'
Fotis Nikolaou - Lamentu 20’
Noema Dance Works - Alexandra Waierstall Haze 15'
11/3/2012
Harry Koushos, Could be anyone 10΄
ECHO ARTS - Arianna Economou Νo Land 20’
En drasi - Evie Demetriou, Unusual suspects 20’
Chorotheatro Omada Pende - Chloe Melidou Three Thousand Words 20’
Elena Antoniou - The meeting 20’
14/3/2012
100 Years of the Limassol Municipality’s Philharmonic Band
A journey through Greek Songs of the 50s and 60s to today, featuring works of leading Greek composers (Hatzidakis, Theodorakis, Savvopoulos and others).
The programme includes Viennese valse and polka, as well as a tribute to composer Marios Tokas, who was a member of the Limassol Munipality’s Philharmonic.
Conductor: Thanasis Athanasiou
15/3/2012
Works by English Composers
By the Cyprus Symphonic Orchestra presented the works: E. Elgar: Sospiri, Op.70, Chanson de Matin, No.2, Op. 15, R. V. Williams: Songs of Travel, H. Purcell: The Married Beau, Suite Z 603 (arr. G. Holst), B. Britten: Soirées Musicales, Op. 9, Arn. Malcolm: Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59.
Soloist: Tasis Christogiannopoulos (baritone)
Maestro: Alkis Baltas
16/3/2012
The Weeping Meadow
2004, Greece, 170’
Screening of Theodoros Aggelopoulos’ film, the great poet of cinema, who passed away a few weeks ago. The film, the first of a “Trilogy”, follows the fate of Hellenism as transcribed by the relationship of two people who meet for the first time as children in 1919, as the Greeks are fleeing from Odessa. They lose touch and meet again at different times, in different parts of the world, witnessing the big historical moments of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st.
The film begins with the entry of the Red Army in Odessa and the flight of the Greek community and ends in 1949, with the end of the Greek Civil War.
Director: Theodoros Aggelopoulos
Scenario: Theordoros Aggelopoulos, Tonino Guerra, Petros Markaris
Music: Eleni Karaindrou
Cast: Alexandra Aidini, Nikos Poursanides, Eva Kotamanidou, Yiorgos Armenis, Vasilis Kolovos, Toula Stathopoulou, Michalis Yiannatos, Thaleia Argyriou, Gregoris Evaggelatos
17/3/2012
Fotini Darra interprets songs by Dimitris Papadimitriou
For the first time at Rialto theatre, Foteini Darra, with her distinctive performance, interprets songs by the Greek composer Dimitris Papadimitriou, who accompanies her on the piano.
19/3/2012
The riddle of time
Song meets dance and music on stage in the form of the exceptional performer Margarita Zormbala, the young, but already acclaimed, dancer Daphne Mougiasi and Vaso Argyridi.
In the framework of the Limassol European Festival.
20, 21 & 22/3/201
Health Scheme
By THOC’s Main Stage the play of Andreas Koukkides directed by Costas Demetriou.
A boy born with a problem of priapism his parents ordinary villagers, are pinning their hopes on the passage of the General Health Scheme (GHS) for the solution of the problem. The boy comes of age with the "problem" still troubling the youngster and his parents, still the GHS not yet voted ...
24/3/2012
Killer
On stage
This piece is a musical thriller by Guillem Clua, which tells the story of a mortician, accused of committing 157 homicides, with humour, intrigue and surprises that confuse the audience.
Translation: Maria Hatziemmanouil / Dimitris Psaras
Director: Nikolas Kouroumtzis
Dramaturgy: Christos Georgiou
Orchestrations/teaching songs: Jonathan Betito
Music Teaching / Orchestration: Loukas Erotokritou
Dance: Panikos Tempriotis
Kinesiology: Dany Emellia Celner
Interpretation: Lefteris Salomides
On stage: Eirina Avraamidou, Manos Galanis, Loukas Erotokritou
Guest Starring: Niovi Charalmbous
28/3/2012
Elias Andriopoulos
The Giorgalletos troubadours, accompanied by a big, popular orchestra, present the leading composer Elias Andriopoulos and his work.
Conductor: Giorgos Pagiatis
Song: Kostas Makedonas, Maria Alexiou, Giorgos Giorgalletos, Martinos Giorgalletos and little Nefeli Erma Maliali
Recitation: Elias Andriopoulos
Artistic Direction: Lollos Giorgalletos
29/3/2012
The Story of Babar, the little Elephant
Educational morning concert, by the Cyprus Symphonic Orchestra, for children aged 3 ½ - 7 ½ years old. Will be presented the works: F. Poulenc: The Story of Babar, the little Elephant (orchestrated by J. Francaix) and Α. Baltas: The song of Babar (lyrics: Vicky Stylianou)
Conductor: Alkis Baltas
31/3/2012
Suitcase-duet KVAM
The two actors Andrey Knyazkov and Alexey Melnik travel from St. Petersburg (Russia) with a piece for four hands, trying to do everything with nothing. Acrobatics, pantomime, puppets and mainly a comical disposition.
The performance is without words, lasts 60 minutes and is suitable for over 6 years old.
APRIL 2012
1/4/2012
Suitcase-Duet KVAM
The two actors Andrey Knyazkov and Alexey Melnik travel from Russia’s St. Petersburg with a piece for four hands, trying to do everything with nothing.
Acrobatics, pantomime, puppets and mainly a comical disposition. The performance is without words, lasts 60 minutes and is suitable for children over 6 years old.
2/4/2012
Cannes Lions 2011
The Department of Communications of Intercollege in collaboration with the Mediazone Unit of the University of Nicosia and the RIALTO Theatre present the winners of the 58th International Advertising Festival Cannes Lions 2011.
3/4/2012
Today, He is hung on wood
From the darkness and pain of the Holy Week, byzantine anthems, known arias and Easter songs (Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Respighi, Mascagni) will rise, as well as relevant passages of the Holy Week.
Soloist: Antonis Koutroupis – Tenor/Cantor
Byzantine Choir “Romanos o Melodos”
Narration: Diomides Koufteros
Piano: Ina Koutroupi
4/4/2012
Natassa Bofiliou
For the first time at Rialto, Bofiliou’s new songs will be heard, as well as the covers that are loved by her public.
Many have described her as the greatest interpreter of her generation, what is sure is that her voice and repertoire enchant the audience, and as a result the venues where she performs end up being too small to host her, and her discs are amongst the best of the decade.
6/4/2012
Rose
By Thoc, the story of a survivor of a Nazi death camp and a symbol of the Jewish diaspora in America.
Inspired by the real story of his grandmother, playwright Martin Sherman crafted an unforgettable portrait of an octogenarian looking back on her turbulent life.
Ιn English with Greek upper titles
Interprets the Oscar awarded actress Olympia Doukakis
7/4/2012
Music for the Divine Passion
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra present works by: Albinoni, Bach, Pergolesi, Haydn, Schubert, Cherubini, Faure, Gorecki.
Soloist: Rosa Poulimenou (mezzo- soprano)
Elena Patsalidou (soprano)
Conductor: Alkis Baltas
Narrator: Father Joseph Skender
8/4/2012
Cyprien Katsaris
He has been described as one of the greatest pianists of all times, with excellent reviews, awards and hundreds of appearances all over the world.
The pianist and composer, of Cypriot origin, will present a programme with surprises which will include amongst others the works of Chopin, Schubert, Liszt, Bach.
18/4/2012
Trio Dell’ Arte
A brilliant as well as dynamic classical chamber ensemble performs a program of different styles of music with a lot of energy and contrast.
Smetana, Ravel and Hadjidakis will be the highlights.
Cello: Frederic Dupuis
Piano: Emilie Moutin
Violin: Chrysostomos Neophytou
19/4/2012
7th International Guitar Festival
In the framework of the 7th International Guitar Festival (19-22/4) the European Guitar Teacher’s Association of Cyprus (E.G.T.A Cyprus) is organising a concert by internationally renowned jazz guitarist Ferenc Snetberger and the Greek virtuoso Dimitri Kotronaki.
20 – 29/4/2012
Cyprus Film Days 2012
The 10th edition of the Festival will host the international competition section entitled “Glocal Images”, in which short and feature length fiction films from Cyprus and abroad will participate and also the program Viewfinder – A Close-up of Contemporary International Cinema.
In the framework of Parallel Screenings- Events will show the tributes “Cinema Speaks”, “Comic Art in Motion”, «The return of Neo-realism: The cinema of Ramin Bahrani», and a tribute to the grade Cypriot director Michalis Kakoyiannis. This year’s event will be exciting as some of the most controversial films of the year will be screened in the framework of Cyprus Film Days. It is also worth noting that all the films will be screened for the first time on the island.
Organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus and the Rialto Theatre. For the detailed programme and the screenings’ time please visit at www.cyprusfilmdays.com. All films will be screened in their original language, and will be subtitled both in Greek and in English. The festival will take place in Limassol at the Rialto Theatre and in Nicosia, at the Zena Palace Cinema.
MAY 2012
2/5/2012
Musical Wanderings
The Marios Tokas Musical High School of Limassol takes us on a musical journey of Greek and foreign music.
Participants: The wind and string orchestra, the guitar ensemble, the traditional music group and the school choir.
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4 & 5/5/2012
Salonika
The Main Stage of the Limassol Theatre Development Company (ETHAL), presents the work of Louise Paige.
The story takes place on a beach in contemporary Thessaloniki. Five English travelers will find themselves entangled in the web of a strange yet charming story.
Direction: Achilleas Grammatikopoulos
Set Design: Xenios Symeonides
Actors: Andreas Fylaktou, Patricia Pettemeridou, Sofia Kalli, Fotis Georgides, Spyros Stavrinides.
9/5/2012
Classical Guitar Concert
Classical Guitar Concert by two talented, and skilled guitarists Yiannis Giagourtas and Alexis Melas. They will present a program including, among others, works of famous composers such as J. Rodrigo, A, Barrios, R. Dyens. Yiannis Giagourtas will also perform pieces of Greek Composers such as M. Theodorakis, K. Tzortzinakis while Alexis Melas will perform some of his own work.
The proceeds of the concert will reinforce the Fund of the Centre of Preventative Pediatrics.
10/5/2012
Night is Mother to the Day
THOC’s New Stage presents the work of Lars Noren, which takes place in a small family-run hotel on the day that the staff is off. Martin (the father) is an alcoholic who claims that he is no longer one, and who tries in vain to save this small family business, which is sinking, but he doesn’t have the support of his wife and two children. Lars Noren, author of many important works, is the mostly performed Swedish playwright after Strindberg and the most famous theatrical writer of the Scandinavian countries.
Translation: Anna Papafigkou
Director: Yiannis Iordanis
Costumes / Sets: Stauros Antonopoulos
Cast: Anna Santorinaiou, Yiorgos Mouaimis, Haris Kkolos and Nektarios Theodorou
12 & 13/5/2012
Let’s Go Back to the Miracles
Eleftheria Arvanitaki returns with a program entitled Let’s Go Back to the Miracles. An acoustic repertoire with enchanting ballads culminates with chosen moments of our popular music. The magic is completed through the electrical, or not, tensions which lead us to the top aesthetic level of interpretation of this Greek singer – and the ultimate thrill as far as we are concerned…
Musicians:
Percussion: Alexandros Ktistakis
Piano / keyboard: Yiannis Kyrimkyrides
Acoustic and classic guitar / bass: Dimitris Mbarmbagalas
Lute / oud / tzouras / mandolin: Thomas Konstantinou
17/5/2012
Woman
Fotis Nikolaou, Nadina Loizidou and Maria Mesi choreographs the Diastasis Dance Ensemble, in a performance with a dynamic, fun and amazing dance energy.
19 & 20/5/2012
A Pornographic Relationship
The known work of Philippe Blasband, after its success in cinema, now in the theatre.
A man and a woman meet in a bed through an advert. Their initial common desire to remain anonymous, in a relationship purely based on sex, is overturned when, eventhough they take the necessary precautions, love finds a way to invade.
Direction: Constantinos Markoulakis
Actors: Stelios Mainas and Dimitra Matsouka
Translation: Ioanna Mantzavinou
Sets/Costumes: Athanasia Smaragdi
Music: Minos Matsas
22/5/2012
Limassol Cooperative Savings Bank Sponsorship Event
And if I am Rock.. a musical tribute to Manos Loizos with the group “Yper-Ichoi”, in the framework of the event organized by the Limassol Co-Operative Savings Bank, to announce their annual sponsorships to the Parents’ Associations of the Limassol schools.
Vocals / guitar: Yiorgos Kourtas
Vocals / guitar: Stelios Stylianou
Electric guitar / bass: Christos Ierarchis
Keyboard / percussion: Christopher Kafkalia
25 & 26/5/2012
Ivan and the Dogs
A moving piece by Hattie Naylor, based on a true story.
Moscow, winter 1996. Terrified and abused by his cruel stepfather, a four-year-old boy runs away from home and survives by miracle because he is integrated into a pack of dogs. In his dreams, Ivan Misoukov still runs on the outskirts of the city with his dogs.
Actor: Aris Servetalis
Direction: Yiorgos Economou
Music: Nikos Portokaloglou
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31/5/2012
Bambis Tsertos – Ex Adieretou
Smyrni, Poli, Peireaus, Thessaloniki, New York, Chicago. A musical voyage that begins at the end of the 19th century, and reaches until mid 20th century with Smyrnaika, Rembetika and Popular songs.
Guided by the voice of Bambis Tsertos with Ex Adieretou group and violinist Kyriakos Gouventas.
An unexpected meeting on stage, in an exciting journey with songs, love, longing, separation, the working class, songs with substance.
JUNE 2012
6/6/2012
Music for the Silent Cinema
A tribute to music for silent cinema by the Cyprus Symphonic Orchestra.
Charlie Chaplin’s music for his film The Gold Rush will be played
(with concurrent projection of the film).
Conductor: Miltos Logiades
8/6/2012
Tero Saarinen Co
Famous Finnish choreographer Tero Saarinen’s dance troupe presents his work Hunt (32’)and Wavelengths (18’).
Hunt is an astonishing solo based on a highly original re-interpretation of the “Rite of Spring”, which caused a huge sensation when it was first presented at the Biennale in Venice in 2002. Tero Saarinen has written history with his interpretation that has already been presented over 200 times in 30 countries.
Wavelengths, also choreographed by Tero Saarinen, is interpreted by Henrikki Heikkilä and Sini Länsivuori.
Ιn the framework of the 15th European Dance Festival
Organisers: Ministry of Education & Culture – Rialto Theatre.
In collaboration with the Embassies and Cultural Centre’s of the participating countries
9/6/2012
Christos Nikolopoulos
Conserving the ethos, substance and passion of authentic folk song, Christos Nikolopoulos accompanied by exceptional musicians and the famous voices of Yerasimos Andreatos, Yiota Negka and Yiorgos Aegeotis, unfold with skill and inspiration his broad repertoire but also the songs of famous popular creators that he loves.
The concert is accompanied by the projection of rare visual documents from all of Nikolopoulos’s career in music
12/6/2012
420 People
The Czech group 420 People represents the best of the country’s contemporary dance. The founder and artistic director Václav Kuneš, worked at the Netherlands Dans Theater as a dancer and later as a choreographer, and collaborated with some of the greatest choreographers worldwide. From 2004 he works with Jiri Kylian as his assistant, choreographing various troupes worldwide and winning international awards and prizes.
Three of Václav Kuneš’ works will be presented:
Small Hour - Interpreted by: Nataša Novotná, Zuzana Herenyiova, Václav Kuneš, Milan Odstrcil (15’)
Golden Crock – Interpreted by: Nataša Novotná, Václav Kuneš, Milan Odstrcil (16’)
Reen – Interpreted by: Helena Arenbergerova, Samir Calixto, Zuzana Herenyiova, , Václav Kuneš, Nataša Novotná, Milan Odstrcil (35’)
Ιn the framework of the 15th European Dance Festival
Organisers: Ministry of Education & Culture – Rialto Theatre.
In collaboration with the Embassies and Cultural Centre’s of the participating countries
14/6/2012
Parade
(On Stage)
Two siblings live in isolation from the outside world. The parade which takes place under their house constitutes the only escape from their daily routine.
The known play by Loula Anagnostaki is timely than ever, through the inspired and intelligent direction of Enke Fezollari, which brings before our eyes the isolation, indifference but also the despair and violence that has inundated our lives.
Interpretation: Vasiliki Troufakou and Manos Karatzoyiannis
16/6/2012
Danish Dance Theatre
The Danish Dance Theatre was founded in 1981 and constitutes one of the main groups of contemporary dance in Denmark. Under the artistic direction of Tim Rushton, from Britain, the group has earned international recognition and fame. The performance Love Songs, choreographed by Tim Rushton, revolves around the quest for love through various scenes of demanding and challenging choreography, accompanied by classical jazz music, interpreted in a new way by the great jazz singer Caroline Henderson.
Choreography: Tim Rushton
Dancers: Maxim-Jo Beck McGosh,Stefanos Bizas,Fabio Liberti Luca Marazia,Emily Nicolaou, Björn Nilsson, Milou Nuyens,Erik Nyberg, Ana Sendas, Alessandro Sousa Pereira, Arina Trostyanetskaya (60’).
Ιn the framework of the 15th European Dance Festival.
Organisers: Ministry of Education & Culture – Rialto Theatre.
In collaboration with the Embassies and Cultural Centre’s of the participating countries
20/6/2012
National Choreographic Centre Roubaix Nord-Pas de Calais, Carolyn Carlson
The National Choreographic Centre of Roubaix Nord-Pas de Calais, from France, choreographed by Carolyn Carlson presents Hidden. An excellent work of 4 virtuoso dancers who teeter between heaven and earth. Carolyn Carlson has influenced contemporary dance in many European countries the past 40 years like only a few have. (70’)
Choreography: Carolyn Carlson
Ιn the framework of the 15th European Dance Festival.
Organisers: Ministry of Education & Culture – Rialto Theatre.
In collaboration with the Embassies and Cultural Centre’s of the participating countries.
23/6/2012
Wrong Movement – Constantinos Mihos
Constaninos Mihos’ group from Greece Wrong Movement, presents the work Bull, influenced by the Greek myth of the abduction of Europe. A performance that includes a dancer from Cyprus and that deals with racism, stereotyping and propaganda leading to a common fate and collective memory of European. (50’)
Ιn the framework of the 15th European Dance Festival.
Organisers: Ministry of Education & Culture – Rialto Theatre.
In collaboration with the Embassies and Cultural Centre’s of the participating countries.
28/6/2012
Ido Tadmor
Celebrity dancer-choreographer from Israel presents three works:
And Sir choreographed by Rachel Erdos / interpreted by Ido Tadmor (26’)
Moonlight Sonata choreographed and interpreted by Ido Tadmor (6’)
The Empty Room choreographed by Ido Tadmor/ interpreted by Ido Tadmor and Mira Rubinstein (26’)
Performances in the framework of the 15th European Dance Festival.
Organizers: Ministry of Education & Culture – Rialto Theatre.
In collaboration with the Embassies and Cultural Centre’s of the participating countries.
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Part of the European Dance Festival will be presented in Nicosia, at the Pallas Theatre:
6/6 – Finland
10/6 – Cyprus (3 works):
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pelma.lia haraki / Lia Haraki/ Tune In (20’)
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Milena Ugren Koulas / House of Heaven II (20’)
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Charis Koushios/ Could be anyone (10’)
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30/6 - Israel
JULY 2012
4/7/2012
Lo Squintetto
The band from Southern Italy meets Mediterranean traditions and rhythms, with modern elements ranging from ethno-pop to jazz.
With traditional instruments like the Calabrian lira, mandola, accordion, Portugese guitar Tamani, Cajon, Kalimba combined with bass and saxophone, produce authentic and traditional rhythms like the tarantela and pizzica through a complex colorful musical canvas. They frequently appear in International World Music Festivals and they have recorded 2 cds of their work.
Musicians: Nicola Pisani, Vincenzo Naccarato,Carlo Cimino, Piero Agostino Gallina and Francesco Pallone
6/7/2012
Rialto World Music Ensemble
Three world-renowned virtuosos, Keyvan Chemirani (Iran/France) percussion, Kyriakos Kalaitzides (Greece) oud and Abd Alhalim Al- Khatib (Jordan) quanun, will cohabitate musically with some of the best contemporary musicians of Cyprus in an attempt to highlight similarities and parallels between the music of the Mediterranean.
Cypriot Musicians: Michalis Kouloumis – violin, Rodos Panayiotou – percussion, Andreas Christodoulou – violin / oud, Lefkios Demosthenous – vocals, Stavroulla Kostanti – ney.
A Rialto Theatre production (residency) under the artistic direction of Kyriakos Kalaitzides.
(The performance will be given at Omodos on Thursday 5/7 with the collaboration of Omodos’ Community Council).
11/7/2012
Lo Cor de la Plana
The band from Marseille sings in an almost forgotten language, Occitan, in an inconceivable way.
The exceptional voices of the musicians, the sounds from clapping and stomping of feet combined with tambourines, and drums take their music down paths that remind us of Africa and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Finland and Varttina, Arabic melodies and occasionally combine with hip hop and reggae.
This impressive live musical team is often hosted by some of the world’s biggest music festivals.
Musicians: Manu Theron, Denis Sampieri, Sebastien Spessa, Benjamin Novarino-Giana and Rodin Kaufmann.
13/7/2012
Haig Yazdjian
The excellent soloist musician, composer and interpreter Haig Yazdjian, comes from Syria, from where he derives part of his inspiration in the traditions of the country.
He has collaborated with some of the greatest artists in Greece and abroad registering an extremely successful course in all stages of musical production, while his live performances always constitute a special event. Playing oud and singing Haig Yazdjian along with his exceptional musicians present a program which contains some of his most known compositions, mixing disparate elements of traditional music of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Οud / vocals: Haig Yazdjian
Drums: Nikos Sidirokastritis
Keyboard: Yiannis Kyrimkyridis
Bass: Petros Varthakouris
Guitar: Yiannis Anastasakis
18/7/2012
Sergio Martinez Flamenco Collective
An amazing musical and dance proposal that combines traditional and modern trends in Flamenco.
One of the greatest ensembles of Spain by the composer and virtuoso Sergio Martinez, leader of the band - percussion, his internationally renowned musicians, and the internationally acclaimed dancer Nino de los Reyes. A unique musical encounter of two generations that move with the same passion between contemporary and classical flamenco.
Percussion: Sergio Martinez
Guitar: Paco Cruz
Bass: Martin Leiton
Saxophone: Perico Sambeat
Vocals: Juan Jose Amador Moreno
Dancer: Nino de los Reyes
25/7/2012
Zohar Fresco
With influences from Turkish and Arabic traditional music as well as the modern Western music scene, Zohar Fresco does not only constitute one of the most important musicians of Israel but is an internationally acclaimed composer and musician who participates in a variety of musical bands, constantly surprising his audience with his collaborations.
His reputation as a musician and virtuoso on percussion (darbuka, bendir, riq, tar) has surpassed the boundaries of Israel ranking him today amongst the top names in the Music World. Along with Antonello Messina (Italy) – accordion, Stratis Psaradellis(Greece) - lira and lavta, Miriam Toukan – vocals, they present a program of their compositions as well as primordial Jewish traditional music orchestrated specifically for the band.
The concert will precede the vocal band “Ae Phonai”. The members of the group are coming from different music backgrounds and inspired by modern, classical, jazz and traditional music, create new musical roads. In collaboration with other Cypriot musicians the group will present a short program of traditional Cypriot songs.
Perform a cappella: Alexis Kyriacou, Aliki Chrysohou, Andri Antoniou, Arilena Constantinou, Elena Michaelidou, Elena Fotiou, Themis Christou, Theodoulos Charalambous, Iris Pissaridi, Maria Gerosimou, Maria Ioannidou, Marina
Kountouridou,Savvia Kozakou.
29/7/2012
Dorsaf Hamdani
Raised in the musical traditions of Tunisia, she stood out at a young age for her talent and dedication to music. After studying in Tunisia and Paris she continues with the same dedication to build her personal musical identity, collaborating with some of the greatest composers and musicians of the Arabic world.
The skill, with which she handles eastern but also western musical techniques, has ranked her among the leading representatives of contemporary Arabic music renaissance.
Violin: Mohamed Lassoed
Cello: Anis Fliss
Percussion: Mondher Ouafi
Kanun: Slim Jaziri
On the framework of the Ethnic Festival two films will be screened, in cooperation with student cafe Zappeio
10/7/2012
My Sweet Canary
Israel/Greece/France 2011, 90'
A journey from Constantinople to Athens, Pireaus and America.
In search of rembetiko and sephardic song to mark the eventful life of Roza Eskenazi.
With English subtitles.
Director: Roy Sher
Co-starring: Yasmin Levy, Tomer Katz, Martha Lewis, Mehtap Demir and others
17/7/2012
Twice a stranger
Greece 2012, 50’
The film reveals the background of the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923 and the experiences of Christians and Muslims who were forced displaced from both sides of the border. The enormous impact of exchange of populations, through the common human experience of being "Twice a Stranger."
With English subtitles.
For ages 15 +
Directors: Andreas Apostolidis & Yuri Averof
Three of the performances will also be held in Nicosia within the framework of the event “Summer Nights” organized by the Municipality of Nicosia:
3/7/12 - Lo Squintetto – Phaneromenis Square
12/7/12 - Lo Cor de la Plana – Agias Varvaras’ Square (Kaimakli)
30/7/12 – Dorsaf Hamdani - Phaneromenis Square
SEPTEMBER 2012
1/9/2012
Rock against the crisis!
The Limassol Cooperative Savings Bank and Kanali 6 are organizing the 2nd Limassol Co-Operative Savings Bank Rock Festival, in Heroes Square
Participating Bands: Lazerock,Τerirem, Alloi-lois, Mackerel, Lopodytes, The Coop Band, 1st Floor Band, Akoustikoi Epivates, Savvas Isovitis and Kakes Parees
DJ’s: Fanis Kringos, Sosis Theodosiou
8/9/2012
Stathis Drogosis – Waterblack
Two musical styles come together on stage in two alternative musical parts that promise to enchant the public. A renowned artist meets an upcoming music band, contrasts combine giving a fantastic result that will stimulate the senses.
Stathis Drogosis, electrically lyrical, has by his side Harry Michaelide - guitar, Kosta Gianniri - bass, Giorgo Livada -drums and shares the stage with Waterblack
Waterblack Musicians:
Vocals / Guitar: Andreas Economides
Keyboard: Chris Charalambides
Percussion: Markos Economides
Guitar: Jonathan Vatikiotis
Bass: Byron Athinodorou
13/9/2012
Frankenstein
National Theatre Live
The Rialto Theatre welcomes the National Theatre Live (NT Live) that connects tens of thousands of spectators all over the world with selected world-class recorded productions of London. The productions of the NT Live are shown all over the world in hundreds of cinema and theatre halls.
The National Theatre Live opens the curtain at the Rialto with a new theatrical play by Nick Dear, based on Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein”. Critics and spectators have praised it as one of the most amazing spectacles of recent years, and an immense success. Monstrous, yet carrying the innocence of a child, the bewildered creature, Frankenstein, is exiled in an inhospitable universe by his creator who is driven by horror. This antisocial being is treated ruthlessly and becomes desperate and revengeful. He decides to track down his creator and to strike a scary deal. An exciting and subversive Gothic tale
Suitable for 15 years +.
With Greek and English subtitles.
Duration: 2 hours.
Oscar award-winner, Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire) returns to theatre, directing amongst others the excellent actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller.
16/9/2012
Mediterranean Express
Leading Greek singer Maria Farantouri meets the music group En Chordais in a concert where the musical heritage of the Mediterranean encounters World Music and Ethno-Jazz, with the participation of the excellent singer from Lebanon Ghada Shbeir. With the participation of choir members from the Protypo School of Chanting and Musical Art, under the direction of Lefkios Demosthenous.
Artistic Direction: Kyriakos Kalaitzidis
Singer: Maria Farantouri
En Chordais: Kyriakos Petras – violin, Kyriakos Kalaitzidis – oud, Alkis Zopoglou – kanun, Petros Papageorgiou – toubeleki, bendir, tabor, Drosos Koutsokostas – song
Guest Musicians: Cristiano Contandin (Italy) – viola da gamba, Yiorgos Kokkinakis (Greece) – piano.
In the framework of the Kypria International Festival 2012
At the Strovolos Municipal Theatre 15/9
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21/9/2012
Haunted by the Future
(45’)
Love versus sex and life versus art. Nigel Charnock brings together the amazing Talia Paz and the brilliant Michael Winter to create a tragically comic dance theatre piece about him and her and it.
Within the framework of the Open House Festival of Dance House Lemesos.
Concept / Choreography: Nigel Charnock
Performers: Talia Paz, Michael Winter
Photographer: Tommer Apellboim
23/9/2012
CO(TE)LETTE
(61’)
Women and flesh, beauty and perishableness, raw and fragile. A delirious desire overwhelms the dancers. A desire for physical and mental satisfaction. The dancers go from appeal to sensuality, over lust, fleshness, fame, success, reflection and control, to silence. They are slaves of their own desires while trying to get in control of them. Female bodies in a frenzy.
In the framework of the Open House Festival of Dance House Lemesos.
Idea and Choreography: Ann Van den Broek
Dancers: Cecilia Moisio, Judit Ruiz Onandi, Theodosia Stathi
Music: Arne Van Dongen
Musical Editing and Mixing: Arne Van Dongen and Yves De Mey
Light Design: Bernie van Velzen
Costumes: Ann Van den Broek
Photography: Maarten Vanden Abeele
Production: WArd/waRD vzw
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25/9/2012
50 ACTS
(60’)
A warm, intimate and affecting show. “50 Acts” is a spirited retaliation against ageism and other modern rubbish involving manifestos, apologies and errors, random acts, small dances and big ideas, ghostly appearances, serious stupidity and much, much more. With the support of Dance 4, Nightingale Theatre, Yorkshire Dance, Arts Admin and Arts Council England.
Within the framework of the Open House Festival of Dance House Lemesos.
Creation and Interpretation: Wendy Houstoun
Light Design: Nigel Edwards
Photography: Chris Nash
26/9/2012
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
National Theatre Live
Within the framework of the National Theatre Live, the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon adapted by Simon Stephens. Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears’ dead dog, Wellington. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.
Suitable for 13 years + Greek and English subtitles.
Direction : Marianne Elliott
Actors: Matthew Barker, Niamh Cusack, Rhiannon Harper-Rafferty, Paul Ritter, Nick Sidi, Una Stubbs, Luke Treadaway, Nicola Walker, Howard Ward
27/9/2012
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
Α Tribute to the Independence Day with the works S. Michaelides: In memoriam for string orchestra (Tribute to the Imprisoned Graves), Α. Xenos: Digenis did not die, Ν. Skalkotas: Three Greek Dances (Peloponisiakos, Epirotikos, Kleftikos), Μ. Theodorakis: Spiritual March.
Conductor: Alkis Baltas
Soloist: Maria Farantouri (alto), Dimitris Kavrakos (basso)
“Aris” Limassol Choir - Directed by: Marinos Mitellas
29 & 30/9/2012
Euro-Med Youth Music Expo
The Cultural Movement of Limassol “Epilogi” in collaboration with international organizations will gather 200 young musicians from Europe and the Middle East in Limassol and will conduct workshops, discussions and high-level events. The musical meetings and concerts, by the talented young professional musicians, will take place at the Rialto Theatre.
Within the framework of Cyprus Presidency of EU Council
OCTOBER 2012
3/10/2012
That’s Amore
The Cyprus Opera Organisation presents a programme with extracts from the known musicals: My Fair Lady, Kiss me Kate, Phantom of the Opera, West side Story and others.
Soloist: Zveta Christoforou, Sotiris Charalambous, Aliki Chrysochou, Alexis Leonidou
Twenty-member choir
Musicians:
Leoni Hatzithoma (piano)
Doros Zisimos (cello)
5/10/2012
Nikos Xydakis – Trifono
A selection of songs from Nikos Xydakis’ extensive discography, who for the first time will collaborate with the group “Trifono” and Georgia Dagaki.
The band “Trifono” interprets with its own characteristic and unique way the favourite songs from “Ekdikisi tis Gyftias” and “Dithen”, while Georgia Dagaki, a distinct presence, singer and virtuoso of the Cretan lyre, presents love songs to poetry of Sappho from the record “Grigora I Ora Perase”.
With them a set of exceptional soloist musicians:
Piano: Dimitris Bouzanis
Keyboard / midi bass: Yiorgos Diamantopoulos
Electric and acoustic cello: Michalis Porfyris
Saxofone / flutes: Dimitris Houndis
Drums: Thanos Michaelides
7/10/2012
Ron Cool with the "Cats"
A meeting of great musicians, touching both jazz and traditional music.
The musician from Limassol Irenaeos Koulouras (contrabass) invites collaborators from all over the world to a concert that will be defined by high level interpretations.
Oute / vocal: Haig Yazdjian
Guitar: Amos Hoffman
Saxophone: Asaf Yuria
Drums: Marc Miralta
10/10/2012
Amfidromo Chorotheatro – In Deep End
The work constitutes the completion of the trilogy by the same name and at the same time the spectacular of the dividing lines, the boundaries, the limitations. It expresses the anger, bitterness, expectation, oppression, contraction.
Symbiosis and coexistence are not only a desire but require a complex process of acceptance, appreciation, compromise, respect. It depends so much on what 'each side' accepts to lose in order to win a place without limits.
Choreography: Elena Christodoulidou
Dancers: Penelope Georgiadou, Marina Poyiatzi, Lena Hatzidaki, Vicky Kalla, Loizos Constantinou, Yoav Grinberg, Liron Ozeri, Ron Amit
Music: Dimitris Zavros
Costumes / Sets: Lakis Genethlis
Video art: Nikos Synnos
11/10/2012
The Age of Now
Cypriot composer, musician and singer Lefteris Moumdjis continues his musical exploration in a world where borders and music labels are collapsing. With his group “J.Kriste, Master of Disguise” he has given dozens of concerts in Cyprus and Greece offering to the listener a dream like experience.
In the framework of Kypria International Festival 2012.
Keyboards / percussion: Dimitris Kakavoulis
Violin: Pavlos Michaelides
Viola: Fotis Siotas
Cello: Sofia Efkleidoi
Bass: Marios Michael
Drums / percussion: Andreas Trachonitis
Flute: Stelios Romaliades
Cannon: Eleftheria Daoultzi
Vocals: Zara der Arakelian, Mikaela Tsagarri
Light show / video projections: Yiorgos Ioannou
13 – 20/10/2012
International Short Film Festival of Cyprus
For eight days, dozens of short films and their directors/creators from Cyprus and all over the world will meet and converse with the public though the screenings, workshops and parallel events.
For the second consecutive year, the Festival has an international character, showcasing exciting films from five continents, making Cyprus a bridge of communication for the cinematic
world. Renowned artists have been invited to participate in the opening and closing ceremony.
Screenings will take place at the Rialto Theatre and at the Information Centre of the Festival at the Art Studio 55, next to the theatre.
Organisers: Ministry of Education and Culture - Rialto Theatre
23/10/2012
The last of the Haussmans
The programme of recorded productions of the National Theater Live continues with the new theatrical piece of Stephen Beresford. The high-society drop-out Judy Haussman, resides in the dilapidated mansion, accompanied by the stubborn descendants, the doctor of the area and a restless teenager. A chaotic world of all-day drinking, infatuations, long-held resentments, free love and failure.
With English and Greek subtitles
Direction: Howard Davies
Actors: Rory Kinnear, Isabella Laughland, Helen McCrory, Matthew Marsh, Julie Walters
26 & 27/10/2012
Aerowaves Nights
Dance House Lemesos
26/10/2012
Lia Haraki “Tune In”- Cyprus, Duration: 20’
Harry Koushos “Could be Anyone”- Cyprus, Duration: 15’
Alexander Andriyashkin “I Will Try”- Russia, Duration: 37’
27/10/2012
Alessandro Sciarroni “Joseph” –Italy, Duration: 24’
Aleksandra Borys “Lost It Details”- Poland, Duration: 23’
Evie Demetriou “Unusual Suspects”-Cyprus, Duration: 30’
30 & 31/10/2012
IntuNition
On Stage
The new creation by .pelma. is more of an experience rather than a spectacle, since the spectator will become a witness of a movement ritual.
Creation: Lia Haraki, Evie Haraki Mahera, Arianna Marcoulides, Eleana Alexandrou, Petros Konnaris, Christina Patsali
Sound Design: Pandelis Diamantides
Photo: Haris Antoniades
NOVEMBER 2012
1/11/2012
Music of the 20th Century (2)
By Cyprus Symphony Orchestra the works: W. Piston: Serenade for Orchestra, D. Milhaud:
Concertino for Percussion and Orchestra, Op. 109
N. Skalkottas: Nightlife for Xylophone and Orchestra
K. Papageorgiou: Leda and the Swan (ballet)
R. Ward: Symphony No. 4
Conductor: Kypros Markou
Soloist: Marios Nicolaou (percussion)
3 & 4/11/2012
The Life of Andreas Kordopatis
On stage
The well-known play by Thanasis Valtinos, in a simple and compelling theatrical adaptation, directed by Antonis Antoniou, was the big surprise last year in the theatrical scene in Athens.
The adventures of the Greek immigrant nearly a century ago, are today more relevant than ever and Antonis Antoniou in the leading role obliges us to see things differently.
Director / Actor: Antonis Antoniou
Sets-Costumes: Nikos Kasapakis
Music: Evanthia Remboutsika
7/11/2012
Around the world
The renowned composer and soloist lja Reijngoud present Elizabeth Simonian in a mixture of songs inspired from Greek and Armenian traditional music.
Elizabeth Simonian through Swedish poetry knits jazz with world music.
Piano: Thierry Castel
Fretless Electric Bass: Andreas Rodosthenous
Drums: Stelios Xydias
8 & 9/11/2012
Samia
With the revival of the 1993 production that worthily won the title of one of the best productions in the history of the Epidavros Festival, the Theatrical Organisation of Cyprus (THOC) inaugurates its new Theatre honoring its history.
Samia is one of the four surviving works of the ancient writer of New Comedy Menander. Through a series of misunderstandings, the piece addresses the tangles created between two families by an illegitimate child. The performance takes place in Athens in the beginning of the 20th century, and the combination of the original translation of the poet Yiannis Varveris, the music and dance offer a glittering spectacle.
Translation: Yiannis Varveris
Direction: Evis Gavrielides
Sets / Costumes: Yiorgos Ziakas
Music: Mihalis Christodoulides
Choreography: Isidoros Sideris
Light Design: Yiorgos Koukoumas
Performers: Nektarios Theodorou, Stela Fyrogeni, Spyros Stavrinides, Costas Demetriou, Dimitris Antoniou, Stavros Louras, Prokopis Agathocleous, Aphrodite Kleovoulou, Niovi Charalambous, Anna Yiagiozi
Chorus: Neoclis Neocleous, Margarita Zachariou, Marios Constantinou, Andreas Koutsoumbas, Niki Dragoumi, Andri Kyriakou-Kyriazi, Polyxeni Savva, Korina Vasilopoulou, Elena Georgiadou
10/11/2012
Lefteris Gregoriou & Global Daoulia
From Crete to Pontus a celebration, a festival with lyre, daoul and percussion, that shows and enriches the traditional repertoire.
The virtuosos Lefteris Gregoriou -askomantoura (cretan wind instrument), bagpipe, percussion invites the world-famous virtuoso of daoul and percussion Stoyan Yankoulov from Bulgaria along with:
Cretan Lyre / Lute: Dimitris Chiotis
Seraphim Marmarides: Kementze
Electric Bass / Keyboard: Fotis Mylonas
Daouli: Vasilis Economides, Paraskevi Alizioti, Marianna Erkekoglou
14/11/2012
Timon of Athens
Rialto Theatre belongs to the network of National Theatre Live and with the help of high definition technology it offers the unique experience of watching theatrical productions of the famous National Theatre of London.
Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare is a wealthy friend to the rich and powerful, patron of the arts, ostentatious host, showers gifts and hospitality on the city’s elite. He vastly outspends his resources but, finding his coffers empty, reassures his loyal steward that all will be well.
When he calls upon his erstwhile associates, instead of offering help, they hang him out to dry. After a final, vengeful banquet, Timon withdraws to a literal and emotional wasteland, living off roots and pouring ever more surreal curses on a morally bankrupt Athens. For his interpretation of Timon, Simon Russel Beale has been characterized “as the greatest theatrical actor of his generation”.
Direction: Nicholas Hytner
Designer: Tim Hatley
Choreography: Edward Watson
Composer: Grant Olding
Lighting Designer: Bruno Poet
Cast: Martin Chamberlain, Jason Cheater, Stavros Demetraki, Paul Dodds
Deborah Findlay, Ciaran McMenamin, Simon Russell Beale, Nick Sampson
15/11/2012
Oscar
THOC’s New Stage presents a tender piece based on Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt’s novel “Oscar and the Lady in Pink”, which redefines human values.
Through Oscar’s meeting with “Mamie Rose” (Lady in Pink), develops a moving relationship, who doesn’t lose his optimism and love for life.
Translation / Adaptation: Mimi Denisi
Direction: Panayiotis Larkou
Sets / Costumes: Mayia Aggeli
Music: Christos Thivaios, Vaso Dimitriou
Light Design: Stavros Tartaris
Actors: Stelios Iacovides, Elena Papadopoulou
21/11/2012
The 3 Great Composers of the Classical Period
By the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra the works:
W.A. Mozart: La clemenza di Tito (The Clemency of Titus)
Overture, K. 621, L. v. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor
Op. 37, J. Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G major (“Surprise”)
Soloist: Martino Tirimo (piano)
Conductor: Julius Kalmar
24/11/2012
20 years of Epilogi
A musical journey through the works of Manos Loizos.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary and contribution to the cultural life of Limassol, the Cultural Movement “Epilogi” presents a tribute to the composer, 30 years after his passing.
Participate: The Mixed and Children Choir of Epilogi and an orchestra of distinguished musicians
Orchestration: Marios Toumbas
Solo singers: Sotos Gonios and Ioanna Athanasiadou
Direction: Aggelina Nicolaidou Spanou
27/11/2012
At Manos Xatzidakis Romaiki and Laiki agora
Launch of the European Limassol Festival with Ilias Liougos and Adrianna Bambali.
Iias Liougos , one of the closest associates of Manos Hatzidakis and Andrianna Bambali, an outstanding young artist, will accompany the audience on a unique musical stroll, along the songs of Manos albums Laiki and Romaiki Agora.
29/12/2012
Good Evening Mr. Wallenberg
1990, Swedish, German, Hungarian 118’
A hundred years after the birth of the Swedish diplomat, who saved thousands of Jews from certain death in Hungary, the Embassies of Hungary, Sweden and Israel pay tribute to his memory by screening the film named after him.
With English subtitles
Director: Kjell Grede
Starring: Stellan Skarsgård, Katharina Thalbach, Károly Eperjes and others
DECEMBER 2012
1/12/2012
Yiannis Georgiou
Α solo piano recital by the renowned Cypriot pianist.
The programme consists of a journey through the contrasting styles of the three classical music giants, Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, followed by the exciting Russian masterpiece, Pictures at an Exhibition by Moussorgsky.
Under the Auspices of the Mayor of Limassol, Mr Andreas Christou.
4/12/2012
Same Time Next Year
A subversive comedy by Bernard Slade full of intense emotional moments, and laughter reveals truths about human relationships.
George and Doris have been having an affair, meeting once a year, for the past 24 years. They live intense moments of love, jealousy and passion, in a peculiar and unique way.
Director: Nicos Charalambous
Cast: Christos Loulis and Christina Pavlidou
5/12/2012
Gronholm Method
The contemporary work of Catalan writer Jordi Galceran, combines humor with dramatic, and denounces the harsh working environment of contemporary capitalism and the interview process that candidates are subjected to.
Four job applicants meet in the conference room of a multinational company for a final interview for a top executive post. They will not simply be interviewed..they will undergo the Gronholm Method.
The play will have Greek and English overtitles.
Translation: Maria Tsatsaroni, Yiorgos Karamihos
Director: Diagoras Chronopoulos
Sets / Costumes: Andy Bargilly
Music: Stavros Gasparatos
Light Design: Stavros Tartaris
Cast: Andreas Phylactou, Andreas Tsouris, Christina Christophia, Andreas Tselepos
8/12/2012
The Noah Family
From THOC’s Scene 018 the play by Xenia Kalogeropoulou and Thomas Moschopoulou, who are known for their series of successes in children’s theatre in Cyprus and Greece.
The life of the Noah Family, along with a crowd of wild and tame animals, becomes the occasion to address topics of interest to young and old such as love for the environment, laws and mysteries of nature, the beginning and the end of life, the relationship between parents and children, people and animals, young and old, younger and older siblings.
Director: Alexia Papalazarou
Sets / Costumes: Angelos Mentis
Choreography: Chloe Melidou
Music / Sound Design: Dimitris Zachariou
Light Design: Yiorgos Koukoumas
Cast: Thanasis Drakopoulos, Yiorgos Tzortzis, Christiana Larkou, Eleni Sidera, Julia Tsolka, Vasilis Baxevanis, Marios Mettis, Soso Hatzimanoli
12/12/2012
Tenors of the 21st Century
Famous Russian tenors Alexander Zakharov, Dmitry Sibirtsev, Maxim Paster, Mikhail Urusov and Alexander Bogdanov of the Bolshoi Theatre, Stanislavski and Novaya Opera from of Moscow, interpret known and classical successes and international Christmas songs.
Within the framework of the European Limassol Festival.
14/12/2012
Christmas Elegy
By the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra the works: G. Puccini: Preludio Simfonico, Cavalleria Rusticana, E. Elgar: Nimrod, P.I. Tchaikovsky: Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker S. Rachmaninov: Elégie, L. Delibes: Prelude and Mazurka from Ballet Coppélia.
Brass Ensemble: S. Scheidt: Battle Suite, No. 1“Hava Nagila” Jewish Folk Song
G. Fauré: Pie Jesu from Requiem, Op. 48
Wind Band: A most wonderful Christmas (arr. R. Sheldon)
Artistic Direction: George Countouris
15/12/2012
Aida
“The Met: Live in HD”
The RIALTO Theatre inaugurates its programme of live transmissions from the Metropolitan Opera of New York with the known masterpiece by Giuseppe Verdi, AIDA and with famous opera stars as the protagonists.
The impressive production of Sonja Frisell uses all the theatrical abilities of the MET stage presenting the audience with the splendor of ancient Egypt.
With Greek and English subtitles.
Conductor: Fabio Luisi
Production: Sonja Frisell
Set Designer: Gianni Quaranta
Costume Designer: DadaSaligeri
Lighting Designer: Gil Wechsler
Choreographer: Alexei Ratmansky
Cast: Liudmyla Monastyrska (Aida), Olga Borodina (Amneris), Roberto Alagna (Radamès), George Gagnidze (Amonasro), ŠtefanKocán (Ramfis), Miklós Sebestyén (The King)
16/12/2012
Igudesman & Joo: A Little Nightmare Music
Where parody infiltrates the music. Aleksey Igudesman on the violin and Hyung-ki Joo on the piano, in an amazing performance.
The world-renowned performers bring the ups and downs to the music with great mastery to create parody and travesty to known musical works, showing the dark side of classical music and more!
17/12/2012
Al Di Meola & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Two undisputed “heroes” of Jazz unite forces in an unforgettable concert. World renowned guitarist Al Di Meola and the breathtaking pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba in the context of their world tour perform in Limassol.
Combining passion, intelligence and outstanding technique, Al Di Meola is one of the most virtuosic guitarists in contemporary jazz. Di Meola’s rhythmically charged flamenco and tango inspired originals showcase advanced harmonies along with simple, beautiful, alluring melodies. He has had collaborations such as The Guitar Trio composed of Di Meola, Mc Laughlin and De Lucia.
With 15 Grammy nominations, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, constitutes today a contemporary chapter of world jazz, having incorporated traditional and folkloric elements of Cuban tradition into classical and world music.
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18/12/2012
Christmas with a Tale
From the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Cypriot Carols (arr. – orch. A. Baltas)
J. Pachelbel: Canon, P. Hindemith: Christmas Suite / Tuttifäntchen Suite
Α. Baltas: The Selfish Giant – a musical tale based on melodies of medieval songs and dances (with projection of images), J. Gruber: Silent Night (arr. – orch. Α. Baltas)