A selection of compositions from the albums “Sol Aurorae” and “Colourful Emptiness” by Vassilis Philippou, will be presented by the three Cypriot artists. “Sol Aurorae” draws inspiration from Cypriot culture and specifically from the sounds and words that comprise it, having the dialect as its central pillar. Behind each composition that comprises “Colourful Emptiness”, lies the need to search for a sense of wholeness and serenity, holding the simplicity and honesty of the initial inspiration and its emotions.

Vassilis Philippou – piano, percussion, voice
Odysseas Toumazou – guitar
Savvas Lagou – violin

Admission free

Sinafi Trio was formed by three Greek musicians who met in Istanbul in 2014. They matured within the meyhanes (traditional Turkish taverns) and music scenes of Istanbul, they listened, learned, and drew inspiration from the local musical stories, the cultural richness of the place, while tuning into its sensitivity and complexity. Sinafi Trio narrates—with their own, contemporary sound—musical stories in various languages of the Mediterranean, Anatolia, and the broader region.

Elena Moudiri-Chasiotou – vocals, percussion
Marina Liontou-Mohamed – oud, lafta
Asineth-Foteini Kokkala –  kanun

Admission free

Two years after the release of the album titled “En Route”, the Nikos Paraoulakis “En Route” project, a musical ensemble consisting of five leading world jazz musicians, will present compositions from the homonymous album, as well as new unreleased works.

Nikos Paraoulakis – ney, kaval
Kyriakos Tapakis – oud
Yannis Kyrimkiridis – piano, keyboards
Vangelis Karipis – percussion
Giorgos Ventouris – double bass

Admission free