JANUARY 2015
4/1/2015
Imam Baildi
Following their tour in Europe and the United States, Imam Baildi return to Cyprus to celebrate the launch of their new album, and to begin their 2015 gigs with new ideas, songs, stories and surprises.

9/1/2015
Οleg Pogudin
Winner of the Silver Voice of Russia award and famous singer of romantic ballads, Oleg Pogudin presents a programme with famous love songs from Russia, France, Italy and Greece.

11/1/2015 & 18/1/2015
Avgerinos and Poulia
ETHAL’s Children Stage
ETHAL’s Children Stage comes back with the famous traditional fairy tale, beloved by both children and adults.
It is adapted by Demetris Adamis and directed by Nicos Nicolaides.
With the participation of:
Marina Vronti, Mikaella Theodoulidou, Vassilis Haralampous, Yiannos Antoniou, Panayiota Papageorgiou, Haris Evripidou, Maria Violari.

13/1/2015
JOHN
ΝΤ Live
ΝΤ Live broadcasts the internationally acclaimed group’s DV8 Physical Theatre show, which authentically depicts real-life stories, combining movement and spoken word to create an intense and moving theatrical experience.

15/1/2015
With the Sound of the Alphorn and the Rhythm of the Waltz
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents eight exclusive valses of different 19th century composers that bring up in an exquisite way the expressive ability of the alphorn.
Soloist: Carlo Torlontano (Alphorn)
Conductor: Alkis Mpaltas

16/1/2015
Musical Brass Club of Limassol
A tribute to the late conductor Stylianos Pritsoulis, who created and conducted five Brass Bands in Limassol in the ’60s.
With the participation of the Brass Band of Limassol’s Musical Brass Club and the Symphonic Band of Strovolos Municipality – European University of Cyprus.

17/1/2015
The Merry Widow
MET Live in HD
(177’)
The great Renée Fleming starring as the beguiling femme fatale who captivates all Paris in Franz Lehár’s enchanting operetta, broadcasted live by the MET.
The Merry Widow is performed in an art-nouveau setting that climaxes with singing and dancing grisettes at the legendary Maxim’s.
Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis
With Greek and English subtitles.
With the support of ΑΝΤ1

24/1/2015
Kazafy Show Cyprus
A programme on Arabic dances is presented within the framework of the Bellydance Congress in Cyprus.
With the renowned dancer and choreographer Mohamed Kazafy and Elena Dahabeya, Teresa Tomas, Kiki Ioannou etc.

25/1/2015
With the Magic of the Guitar
Margaris – Mpampali
Guitarist Panayiotis Margaris and talented singer Andriana Mpampali come together in a surprising musical encounter.
Presents a diverse repertoire of famous songs and musical surprises.

28/1/2015
Namaste
Dionysos Theatre
From the Dionysos Theatre a play by Constantinos Odysseos which satirizes the Cypriots’ prejudices and taboos on various social issues, commenting on the current political scene.
Director: Christos Zanos
Actors: Michalis Sophocleous, Loukia Protopapa, Christos Yiangou, Marianna Santi, Yiorgos Anayiotos, Charis Aristidou, Eleftheria Andreou.

29/1/2015
Musical Clock of Yesterday and Today
CYSO
The musical clock of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra ticks first for the Serenade for Strings of the Cypriot contemporary composer, Nicos Troullos.
It is then transferred to the ’50s, with the viola concerto by Martinů and ends two centuries earlier, with Haydn’s Symphony «The Clock».
Soloist: Yuri Zhislin (viola)
Conductor: Plamen Djouroff

30/1/2015
Yiannis Georgiou
Piano Recital
Renowned Cypriot pianist, Yiannis Georgiou, presents a fascinating and diverse programme with compositions by:
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Beethoven
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Scarlatti
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Chopin
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Scriabin
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Rachmaninoff

31/1/2015
The Tales of Hoffmann
The MET Live in HD
Outstanding tenor Vittorio Grigolo plays the tortured poet and unwitting adventurer in Jacques Offenbach’s masterpiece, broadcasted live by the MET.
Conductor: Yves Abel
With Greek and English subtitles

FEBRUARY 2015
4/2/2015
Of Mice and Men
NT Live
Awarded James Franco and Chris O’Dowd star in John Steinbeck's play (Nobel Prize winner in 1962), portraying the tense climate of America during the Great Depression.
Directed by: Anna D. Shapiro

6/2/2015
Notis Mavroudis - Anastasia Moutsatsou
A musical encounter between Notis Mavroudis and Anastasia Moutsatsou, presenting songs by Vamvakaris and Tsitsanis, together with Yiorgos Tosikian (guitar) and Vaios Prapas (bouzouki), emphasising these artists’ tenderness and directness.
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7/2/2015 & 8/2/2015
Alkistis Protopsalti
Secret Landscape
Beloved singer Alkistis Protopsalti in a concert entitled “Secret Landscape”.
A musical journey from Schubert, Piaccola, Nino Rota, Santori and Bregovic to contemporary Greek composers such as Theodorakis, Antypas, Kraounakis, Korkolis, Remboutsika and Savvopoulos who have deeply influenced her work.
With the participation of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra & “Diastasis” Vocal Ensemble.

10/2/2015
Oedipus the King
THOC Stage 018
A new approach to Sophocles’s play, presented by THOC Stage 018.
A king will fall to save his people. A lover will be lost so that a son can be reborn. A man will stand before the gods and exchange the vision of his eyes with the vision of his mind.
Translation: Minos Volanakis
Adaptation/Direction: Panayiotis Larkou
Cast: Andreas Koutsoumbas, Petros Yiorkadjis, Georgina Tatsi, Andreas Makris

11/2/2015
Sergey and Isadora
Russian theatre “Roman Viktuk Τheater
A unique performance by the legendary Russian theatre “Roman Viktuk Τheater”, presenting a play based on the lives and love of Russian poet S. Esenin and American dancer A. Duncan.
Starring: Igor Nevedrov and Anna Terekhova.

13/2/2015
Children Choirs & Carnival
Limassol Municipality
The Municipality of Limassol invites the Children Choirs of the city to participate in a musical encounter with songs and serenades.
Organized within the framework of the Limassol Carnival Events.

14/2/2015
Iolanta/Bluebeard’s Castle
ΜΕΤ: LIVE in HD
(219’)
A co-production of New York’s Metropolitan Opera and the Polish National Opera broadcasted live by the MET and directed by Mariusz Trelinski.
Anna Netrebko stars as Iolanta.
Conductor: Valery Gergiev
With Greek and English subtitles

15/2/2015
Treasure Island
NT Live
Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous story of pirates, murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcasted live from the National Theatre.
National Theatre’s successful play for both adults and children +10.

17/2/2015 & 18/2/2015
The Drama Festival travels to Cyprus
The awarded films of Drama Short Film Festival 2014 travel to the Rialto Theatre.
A selection of films by talented filmmakers screened at the most important short film festival of Greece.
Organisation: Ministry of Education and Culture – Rialto Theatre – Drama Short Film Festival

20/2/2015
Romiosini
Explosive dances from the snowy mountains of Caucasus, spectacular Georgian ballets, ancient dances from Pontos and classic dances from Greece.
A magnificent show by the national dance ensembles «Romiosini» from Cyprus and «Kazbek» from Russia, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of their creator, Nektarios Toursidis.

24/2/2015
Layrentis Machairitsas
Panos Mouzourakis
An incredibly surprising music performance combining electric sound with melody and lyricism, as well as singing with acting.
With the participation of Italian virtuoso guitarist, Steve Tesser.
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25/2/2015
Alexsei Arkhipovski
The internationally acclaimed artist, known as Paganini of the Russian balalaika.
With many appearances in Russia and abroad, Arkhipovski impresses with his talent and skills.

26/2/2015
Works by Cypriot Composers
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra with the participation of members of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra presents a programme that showcases works by Cypriot composers: “Six Little Paintings” by N. Vichas, “Naked Branches I” by Chr. Athinodorou, “Ups and Downs” by A. Yiangopoulos, “Dionysian dances” by Chr. Georgiades and “Kypriada” by A. Kameris.
Conductor: Yiorgos Kountouris

MARCH 2015
6/3/2016 7/3/2015, 8/3/2015
15th Cyprus Contemporary Dance Platform
6/3 Ariana Markoulidou, Zoi Yiorgalli, Fotis Nicolaou, Machi Lindahl, Hamilton Monteiro
7/3 Elena Antoniou, Vicky Kalla, Charis Koushios, Julia Brendle, Roula Kleovoulou
8/3 Alexandra Waierstall, Constantina Skalionta, Alexia Nicolaou, Alexandros Michael, Μιλένα Ugren Koulas
Organised by: Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture & Rialto Theatre

10/3/2015
A Doghouse
New Stage of THOC
A play by Charalambos Yiannou, directed by Sotos Stavrakis and presented by the New Stage of THOC.
While Max and Dolly celebrate their wedding anniversary, an unexpected visitor interrupts the festive evening, recalling a nightmare from the past.
Cast: D. Antoniou, Ε. Papadopoulou, Κ. Pavlidou, Α. Tsouris, P. Agathokleous

11/3/2015
The Cyprus Museum
Cyprus Pedagogical Institute
A documentary of the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, portraying the creation of the first archaeological museum of Cyprus and the subsequent foundation of the Cyprus Museum, depicting the island’s history.
Directed by: George Koumouros
Written by: Anna Tsiarta

12/3/2015
Fugue – Mystery – Dance
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents: Octana by A. Moustoukis, Piano Concerto BWV 1055 in A major by J.S. Bach, Fuga y Misterio by A. Piazzolla and the Marosszék Dances and the Dances of Galánta by Z. Kodaly.
Soloist: Denis Patković (accordion)
Conductor: Dariusz Mikulski

13/3/2015
Les Misérables - Victor Hugo
Alpha Square
Victor Hugo’s masterpiece Les Misérables, contrasting justice and vindication, heroism and corruption, moral purity and immorality.
The Cooperative Central Bank presents this epic play, produced by Alpha Square, adapted to theatre by Anthi Zachariadou and directed by Andreas Araouzos.
Cast: Α. Parisis, Ν. Dragoumi, Μ. Constantinou, Μ. Argyridou, P. Kyriakou, Α. Nicolaides, Α. Araouzos, Μ. Televantos, F. Hadjijiovanni

14/3/2015
La Donna del Lago
The MET: Live in HD
Gioachino Rossini’s famous opera presented for the first time by the MET and co-produced with the Santa Fe Opera.
Starring: Joyce DiDonato as la Donna del Lago and Juan Diego Flórez as the benevolent king of Scotland.
Conductor: Michele Mariotti
Directed by Paul Curran

16/3/2015
Guitare Amoroso
French group Choc Trio
In this musical theatre presented by the French group Choc Trio, Maurice, a clown, returns from Argentina, delighted to get together with his beloved classical guitar.
The clown’s emotions are intensified by Argentine tangos, performed on stage by the three musicians.
Organised by the French Institute of Cyprus & the Rialto Theatre

21/3/2015 - 22/3/2015
Pancyprian Ballet and Contemporary Dance Competition
Cyprus Dance Association
For the tenth year, the Cyprus Dance Association installs instruments in the Pancyprian Ballet and Contemporary Dance Competition.
In the distinction competition for students aged 11-19, the children attend ballet schools of the Association.
Dissolutions personally from the field of dance different, are invited by the Cyprus Dance Association, to staff the Critical use and to contribute to a different finish in the variety of competition.
With the dissolution of the Ministry of Education and Culture

24/3/2015
For the Things that Should be Shining
Thanos Anestopoulos, Costas Parisis
Aktis Publications, Kanali 6 and the Rialto Theatre organise an enchanting evening of poetry and music, in which Thanos Anestopoulos from the Greek band “Diafana Krina” and Costas Parisis from “Ypogia Revmata” participate, accompanied by Cypriot musicians and acknowledged Cypriot poets who will recite their poems, taking us on a luminous journey.

27/3/2015 & 28/3/2015
Together
Limassol Folklore Association
The Limassol Folklore Association, the Choir «Chorodia ton Oniron» and Elena Solea present «Together», a music and dance performance presenting a selection of the greatest Laika songs.
With the participation of: «Antama» music band
Conductor: Vasos Argyrides

29/3/2015
The Crucible
Cinema Live
From London’s West End, Arthur Miller’s classic American drama, based on Salem’s Witch Trials, produced by the Old Vic Theatre.
Richard Armitage stars in this new production
Directed by internationally acclaimed director Yaël Farber.

30/3/2015
Aris Choir
An Easter concert by Aris Choir, organised in honour of Marinos Mitellas.
The Choir will present Cezar Franck’s composition The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross, oratorio for soloist, symphony orchestra and choir.
Instructor and conductor: Solon Kladas
