 Nektaria Karantzi concert@Matera
Università degli Studi della Basilicata / Scuola di Specializzazione in Beni Archeologici di Matera ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For the first time, the Byzantine ecclesiastical hymns in Greek and Aramaic language will be performed, at the ancient town of Matera in Italy, by the prominent Greek vocalist of the sacred music and acclaimed as one of the most important voices in byzantine chant worldwide, Nektaria Karantzi, on January 27. Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, having been inhabited since the 10th millennium BC. Its historical center "Sassi", along with the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1993. Matera has gained international fame for its ancient town, the "Sassi di Matera". The Sassi originated in a prehistoric troglodyte settlement, and these dwellings are thought to be among the first ever human settlements in what is now Italy. Because of the ancient primeval-looking scenery in and around the Sassi, it has been used by filmmakers as the setting for ancient Jerusalem. Pier Paolo Pasolini’s “The Gospel According to St Matthew” (1964) and Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” (2004) were filmed in Matera. After the invitation of the Scuola di Specializzazione in Beni Archeologici di Matera (Università degli Studi della Basilicata), Nektaria Karantzi will present the treasures of the Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music in Greek (14th, 15th, 18th and 20th centuries / compositions by Ioannis Koukouzelis, Ioannis Kladas, Petros Bereketis, Petros Pelloponisios and the Holy Mountain’s Psaltic Tradition) and Aramaic language (Christ’s language) as well as the work “Padre Nostro” in Italian, composed by the internationally acclaimed concert pianist, composer, ECM recording artist and conductor of the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra of Athens, Vassilis Tsabropoulos, at the famous Casa Cava in Matera. Nektaria Karantzi is the unique Greek female chanter of Byzantine music, having her first concerts since she was nine and with official discography in Byzantine and Sacred Music of East, since she was fourteen. Having made a remarkable impact around the world with her concerts and discography, mainly with Saint Porphyrios the Kapsokalyvite, thanks to whom she started her studies in Byzantine Music at a very early age, her performances are purely devoted to Byzantine Chant, the Mediterranean primeval musical tradition the religious music in Greek, Romanian, Arabic, Russian, Italian, French, Aramaic (the language of Jesus Christ) etc. She has also been invited for Master Classes from some of the most renowned educational and musical centers in Europe, such as the Liszt Academy in Hungary, the Sorbonne University in France, the University of Oviedo in Spain etc.
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 Concert on the occasion of the inauguration of the Orthodox Church of St Marina the Martyr
July 16 Nektaria Karantzi will perform a special concert full of ancient echoes of the Mediterranean traditional music, Byzantine hymns and world sacred chants, on the occasion of the inauguration of the Orthodox Church of Saint Marina in Itea, Fokida, on July 16, under the aegis of His Eminence Metropolitan Theoktistos of Fokida. An ingenious program which lays out before us the musical treasures of the Sacred Byzantine Music and the Mediterranean primeval musical tradition. Her musical program shows off an ingenious dialogue between the world sacred music tradition of hymns, psalms and chants and the primeval songs of Mediterranean, in a delicate, inner and unique way. Musicians: Carmelo Siciliano, lute, Konstantia Douka, oud, Panos Mparlos, violin, Odysseas Stefanis, percussion Sound engineer: John Papadopoulos Info: Sunday, July 16 Org. Chronic diseases hospital of Itea Address: Char. Trikoupi & Metamorphoseos, Itea, Fokida / (+30) 22650-35230 http://www.itea-therapy.gr/default.asp  Nektaria Karantzi will perform a special concert full of ancient echoes of the Mediterranean traditional music, at the famous “Victoria G. Karelia” traditional Greek costumes Museum of the "Kalamata Lyceum Club of Greek Women". An ingenious program which lays out before us the musical treasures of the Sacred Music and the Mediterranean primeval musical tradition.
Τhe prominent Greek vocalist of the sacred music and acclaimed as one of the most important voices in the primeval musical tradition and the byzantine chant worldwide presents, over the past years, an a cappella musical program full of ancient echoes of Byzantium and Mediterranean tradition, toured in Europe several times. Her performances are purelydevoted to Byzantine Chant, the Mediterranean primeval musical tradition, the religious sacred music in Greek, Romanian, Arabic, Russian, Italian, French, Aramaic (the language of Jesus Christ) etc. The Greek vocalist Nektaria Karantzi has also been invited for Master Classes from some of the most renowned educational and musical centers in Europe, such as the Liszt Academy in Hungary, the Sorbonne University in France, the University of Oviedo in Spain etc. Her musical program shows off an ingenious dialogue between the world sacred music tradition of hymns, psalms and chants and the primeval songs of Mediterranean, in a delicate, inner and unique way. Musicians: Carmelo Siciliano, lute, Konstantia Douka, oud, Panos Mparlos, violin, Odysseas Stefanis, percussion Info: July 12, 21:00, Kalamata Lyceum Club of Greek Women, 64 Stadiou Str., Kalamata, / (+30) 27210 86923-86927 https://vgkareliascollection.com/en/  Mystères du chant orthodoxe Ancienne Russie & Byzance Choeur Yaroslavl' & Nektaria Karantzi Les prochains concerts du Choeur Yaroslavl’ proposeront des oeuvres byzantines de Grèce, et en miroir des chants de la Russie ancienne. Pour entrer dans l’univers particulier du chant orthodoxe des origines, il faut revenir aux sources, à celles et ceux qui portent cette tradition, nourris des meilleurs maîtres, en Grèce tout particulièrement. C’est pourquoi L’ensemble a cappella de chant orthodoxe, le chœur Yaroslavl’ a invité celle qui représente aujourd’hui au mieux, au niveau international, le chantbyzantin féminin, Nektaria Karantzi. Accompagnée par les bourdons et refrains du chœur, Nektaria chantera en seconde partie de concert, près d’une dizaine de pièces, représentatives de la spiritualité, la beauté et la majesté de l’orthodoxie byzantine. Certaines pièces orthodoxes, russes ou grecques, présentées ici, sont d’une beauté qui n’est pas de ce monde. Un florilège de pièces de Byzance (Grèce et Chypre surtout) et de l'ancienne Russie (16e au 18e s.). Les pièces sont extraites des répertoires orthodoxes de Carême et du temps pascal jusqu'à l'Ascension. Avec Marie Daher (soprano) et Fiodor Tarassow (bass). Nektaria Karantzi, Une voix envoûtante Dotée d’une voix douce, grave et envoûtante, la soliste grecque affiche aussi sur scène une certaine prestance. Dans le milieu du chant liturgique, elle est décrite telle une médiatrice sereine et accaparée: «Elle apparaît très calme, très posée, comme enracinée; avec un regard souvent surplombant, démontrant bien la façon dont elle est prise par ce qu’elle chante». Sa 20 mai 20h, Temple de Coppet Di 21 mai 17h Eglise catholique – romaine Morat Mysteries of the Orthodox Chant
Ancient Russia & Byzantium Choeur Yaroslavl' & Nektaria Karantzi Nektaria Karantzi, the prominent Greek vocalist of the sacred music and acclaimed as one of the most important voices in byzantine chant worldwide, has once again been invited to collaborate with the Swiss choir of orthodox chant Choeur Yaroslavl, under the direction of Yan Greepin. The concerts ”Mysteries of the Orthodox Chant – Ancient Russia and Byzantium” will take place in May 20 & 21, at the “Temple de Coppet” and the “Eglise catholique – romaine de Morat” in Switzerland, with the participation of the Lebanese Soprano Marie Daher and the Russian Bass Fiodor Tarassow. Nektaria Karantzi Her voice has been identified mainly with the Byzantine sacred art and has been internationally acclaimed as one of the most important voices in Byzantine Chant and Sacred Music. Her performances are purely devoted to Byzantine Chant, the Mediterranean primeval musical tradition the religious music in Greek, Romanian, Arabic, Russian, Italian, French, Aramaic (the language of Jesus Christ) etc. The Greek vocalist Nektaria Karantzi has also been invited for Master Classes from some of the most renowned educational and musical centers in Europe, such as the Liszt Academy in Hungary, the Sorbonne University in France, the University of Oviedo in Spain etc. Important moment of her career is also her collaboration with the internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and conductor Vassilis Tsabropoulos in an artistic combination inspired by byzantine hymns joining West and East and toured in Europe several times. She is the Founder of the “Byzantine Female Chanters Organization” and the President of the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra of Athens, which is under the aegis of the Archbishop of Athens and all of Greece, Ieronymos II. She has studied Law, undertook prostgraduates in Penal Law, Criminology and Ecclesiastical Law and she is also a Doctor of Laws. Saturday, 20 may 20h, Temple de Coppet Sunday, 21 may 17h Eglise catholique – romaine Morat ============================================ Info: http://www.arcinfo.ch/sortir/festivals-musique-concerts-cinema/musique-classique-musique-de-chambre-opera/choeur-yaroslavl-mysteres-du-chant-orthodoxe-664885 http://www.radioswissclassic.ch/de/konzertkalender/event/156969 http://archebdo.ch/le-premier-concert-dune-virtuose-grecque-en-suisse/ http://www.yaroslavl.ch/fr/concerts.php In German: http://www.freiburger-nachrichten.ch/veranstaltungen/orthodoxe-gesaenge-altes-russland-griechenland |
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