Successful MOIROLÓI Europe Tour 2024 Premiere at Greek National Opera
Photo: Andreas Simopoulos
ATHENS, 29/4/2024 - On Palm Sunday (28/4), the concert MOIROLÓI | A Lament for the Living captivated audiences in the bustling hall of the Alternative Stage at the Greek National Opera House, as part of the 2nd Festival of Worship Music. Led by CoGNiMUS Artistic Director and conductor Yorgos Ziavras, the CoGNiMUS orchestra and the world-class CoGNiMUS soloist vocal ensemble delivered a mesmerizing performance. Among the attendees were President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Giorgos Koumentakis, Artistic Director of the GNO.
Conducted by Yorgos Ziavras, the orchestra showcased MOIROLÓI to resounding success. President Sakellaropoulou graced the event with her presence, offering enthusiastic praise to the conductor post-concert.
Renowned vocalist George Merantzas delivered a captivating rendition of the Epirotic segments, while Savvas Siatras impressed with his rendition of the dirge "Margiola," exhibiting exceptional style and tone. Adding to the allure, the polyphonic ensemble "CHAONIA" surprised the audience with a traditional Epirus polyphonic moiroloi.
About CoGNiMUS
Based in Cologne, Germany, CoGNiMUS Collektiv features a stellar ensemble of some of the world’s most accomplished soloists and musicians. Renowned for its fusion of traditional instrumentalists and orchestral musicians from different corners of the globe, the orchestra, under the direction of Yorgos Ziavras, comes together in a harmonious celebration of life. This collective endeavour takes on heightened significance in our contemporary context, resonating more deeply than ever before. To Learn more about CoGNiMUS Collektiv’s European tour of MOIROLÓI make sure you follow their channels on Instagram & Facebook. For more information you can visit www.cognimus.de
Concert Information: MOIROLÓI | A LAMENT FOR THE LIVING - Greek National Opera
Sponsors & Supporters
Under the auspice of: Greek Ministry of Tourism, Austrian Embassy in Athens, Greek Embassy in Helsinki, and the Greek Consulate in Dusseldorf
Tour Supported by: J. F. Costopoulos Foundation, German Embassy in Athens - Deutsche Botschaft in Athen, Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten mbH
Tour & Orchestra Sponsors: Greek National Tourism Organization, LANGLOIS Enterprises Ltd., KATOGI AVEROFF, My Market, Dunlin Hotel Athens
Tour & Orchestra Supporters: CORE INNOVATION, OTE GROUP - COSMOTE, The Athanasios and Marina Martinos Foundation - AIGEAS, DANAOS Management Consultants S.A, DANAOS Shipping Co. Ltd.
