Stavros Xarchakos – “Me Tropon Entonos Erotikon”

on Monday, April 20!

How can five iconic figures of Greek music be presented “in a highly erotic way”? The answer lies only in someone who has developed a deep, almost “erotic” relationship with their work, in the sense of emotional closeness and creative identification. Only when the artist has a deep knowledge of their music, when they approach it with passion, respect, and profound understanding, and can convey not only the notes but also the spirit that gave birth to them.

The acclaimed musical performance “5 Folk Forms with a Strongly Erotic Tone,” which was attended by thousands of spectators in selected theaters throughout Greece and at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in 2019 and 2020, comes to the Pallas Theater with works by Markos Vamvakaris, Mikis Theodorakis, Stavros Xarchakos, Vasilis Tsitsanis, and Manos Hadjidakis. At the heart of the performance are the unique, meticulously crafted arrangements of the Maestro, who manages not only to showcase his own compositions but also to illuminate, with deep respect and artistic daring, the works of other great creators.

He is the only contemporary Greek composer who has devoted so much of his career to studying and honoring the works of his colleagues, such as Markos Vamvakaris, Mikis Theodorakis, Vasilis Tsitsanis, and Manos Hadjidakis—something that makes his approach unique and invaluable. Conducting an orchestra of top soloists and their exceptional vocal performances, Stavros Xarchakos creates a musical experience of rare intensity and emotional depth.

An evening dedicated to the roots and evolution of Greek music,

with melodies that have left an indelible mark and continue to touch every generation.

An evening where we all sing together!