Musica Sacra e Profana

Museum of Byzantine Culture

Concert of Voci Contra Tempo female choir, which will be in residence at the School of Music Studies during the academic year 2021-2022. Female choir Voci Contra Tempo, conductor Sofia Gioldasi.

A Tribute to Iannis Xenakis

Aristotel Museum of Natural History Port, Thessaloniki, Greece

Contemporary Music Lab organizes 4 concerts in collaboration with INFLUX-Acousmonium on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 12.00 and 20.30 and on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 18.00 and 20.30, at the Aristotle Museum of Natural History (port of Thessaloniki). The … Continue reading "A Tribute to Iannis Xenakis"

Two Protopsaltes of the Great Church of Christ. Panayiotes Chalatzoglou (1st half of the 18th century). Ioannes († 1770)

Agia Sophia Church Thessaloniki

This Study will include the presentation of a volume written by Emmanouil Giannopoulos, which contains many elements about the cultivation of Psaltic Art in Pontos area, an analytical view of the life and musical activities of the two Protopsaltes and … Continue reading "Two Protopsaltes of the Great Church of Christ. Panayiotes Chalatzoglou (1st half of the 18th century). Ioannes († 1770)"

Οfficial celebration of the Day of the Patron Saint of Thessaloniki Agios Dimitrios, the 109th Anniversary of the Liberation of the city and the Epic of ’40

Main Ceremony Hall of Aristotle University Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece

In the presence of the President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiadis, the official celebration of the Day of the Patron Saint of Thessaloniki Agios Dimitrios, the 109th Anniversary of the … Continue reading "Οfficial celebration of the Day of the Patron Saint of Thessaloniki Agios Dimitrios, the 109th Anniversary of the Liberation of the city and the Epic of ’40"

Chameleon’s Blendings performed by an OBC String Quartet and pianist Fani Karagianni

Online event

For this exclusive audiovisual piece, presented by the AI investigation and communication platform Artificia, we go behind the scenes of Aristotle Thessaloniki University's Chameleon, an AI melodic harmonization system capable of generating musical harmonies that can be interpreted by various … Continue reading "Chameleon’s Blendings performed by an OBC String Quartet and pianist Fani Karagianni"

Greek Revolution 50 years from Stravinsky’s death. The Athens State Orchestra Concerts

Megaron the Athens Concert Hall Vas. Sofias & Kokkali, Athens, Greece

Greek Revolution 50 years from Stravinsky’s death A new work, written by the leading composer Christos Samaras and commissioned by the Athens State Orchestra (ASO), pays tribute to the Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution. This year also marks the fiftieth … Continue reading "Greek Revolution 50 years from Stravinsky’s death. The Athens State Orchestra Concerts"

AUTh Christmas Concert

Main Ceremony Hall of Aristotle University Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece

Christmas Concert at the Ceremony Hall of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on Tuesday 14 December, with the ensembles of the School of Music Studies and the Aristotle University and with a rich multi-genre musical programme.

Composing Music for Cochlear Implant Users

Foyer School of Music Studies Thermi University Campus, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki

One-day closing conference of the post-doctoral research project under the title “Composing Music for Cochlear Implant Users”, which was funded by the Research Centre for the Humanities (RCH) https://www.rchumanities.gr/ for the year 2021. Foyer of the School of Music Studies … Continue reading "Composing Music for Cochlear Implant Users"

Concert of Electronic Music

Foyer School of Music Studies Thermi University Campus, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki

Concert of Electronic Music featuring works by students that have attended the course "Electronic Music: Creative Uses of Music Technology" at the School of Music Studies. Course instructors: Dimitris Maronidis, Emilios Cambouropoulos

National Anniversary Celebration Ceremony of March 25th

Main Ceremony Hall of Aristotle University Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece

Participation of the AUTh orchestra and choirs in the National Anniversary Celebration Ceremony of March 25th. AUTh Orchestra Yiannis Mantakas" Choir "Trisevgeni Kalokyri" Choir of the Department of Music Studies AUTh "Chorodiako Ergastiri" of the Department of Music Studies

Presentation of two new CDs by Phasma Music with works by Greek composers

State Conservatory Thessaloniki Fragkon 15, Thessaloniki

Two new record productions (with catalog numbers 0043 and 0044) of Phasma Music include, among others, works written by teachers and graduates of the School of Music Studies: K. Nikitas, Chr. Samaras, C. Tsougras, G. Sakallieros, D. Maronidis, V. Kitsos, … Continue reading "Presentation of two new CDs by Phasma Music with works by Greek composers"

John Cage’s Sonatas & Interludes performed by Juris Žvikovs

MOMus-Museum of Contemporary Art 154 Egnatia Av (TIF-Helexpo premises), Thessaloniki

Contemporary Music Lab presents Sonatas and Interludes by John Cage performed by the Latvian pianist Juris Žvikovs. The concert will take place on the 7th of April 2022 at MOMus-Museum of Contemporary Art in Thessaloniki. John Cage’s cycle Sonatas and … Continue reading "John Cage’s Sonatas & Interludes performed by Juris Žvikovs"

Religious Music Concerts

Kalamaria Municipal Theater "Melina Merkouri". Thessaloniki, Greece

The Deputy Mayor of Culture, Tourism and International Relations and the "Vocal Ensemble" of the Municipality of Kalamaria, organize a thematic cycle of Religious Music Concerts, on Tuesday 12/4, Wednesday 13/4 and Thursday 14/4/2022 at 20.30, at the Kalamaria Municipal … Continue reading "Religious Music Concerts"

Byzantine Passion

Thessaloniki Concert Hall Thessaloniki, Greece

Friday, April 15, 2022 at 21:00 Thessaloniki Concert Hall Conductor: Zoi Tsokanou Narrator: Leonidas Kakouris Mixed Choir of Thessaloniki Chorus master: Mary Konstantinidou Chanter choir ‘Thessaloniki’ Chorus master: Antonis Konstantinidis

Invitation to an Open Rehearsal of “Voci Contra Tempo”

Foyer School of Music Studies Thermi University Campus, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki

On the occasion of the Female Vocal Ensemble’s “Voci Contra Tempo” (ensemble in residence of the School of Music Studies, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) participation in the 1st Sacred Music Festival (organized by the Greek National Opera) and its concert … Continue reading "Invitation to an Open Rehearsal of “Voci Contra Tempo”"

New Sounds Week

Main Ceremony Hall of Aristotle University Thessaloniki & 'Solon Micahelides' Concert Hall Thessaloniki, Greece

The Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra and the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki organize the New Sounds Week, giving the opportunity to young Greek composers to present their music to the public, while promoting contemporary Greek … Continue reading "New Sounds Week"

Muvid-19 Media Arts and Pandemics

Cine "Tonia Marketaki" Wharehouse D, Port of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece

Contemporary Music Lab presents the German composer and director of the electronic music studio at the Music University of Freiburg Alexander Grebtschenko. On Tuesday, May 17th, 20:00, Alexander Grebtschenko will give a lecture at the Department of Music Studies of … Continue reading "Muvid-19 Media Arts and Pandemics"

“The Unsung History of Jewish Women’s Music in Greece: Thessaloniki”

Room 10, School of Music Studies Thessaloniki, Greece

During the class “World Music”, on Thursday, 26th May 2022 at 3:30-4:45 p.m. EEST, Mr. Christopher King will give a lecture titled “The Unsung History of Jewish Women's Music in Greece: Thessaloniki” Venue: School of Music Studies, Aristotle University of … Continue reading "“The Unsung History of Jewish Women’s Music in Greece: Thessaloniki”"