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A Tribute to the Greek Legends of the 20th Century (expired event)

Events Apr 20 State Theatre

49 Market St, Sydney, NSW 2000
02 9373 6655

Description

The cream of Greek/Australian singers, dancers, and musicians have combined their supreme talents in this spectacular show

From the great operatic diva Maria CaIlas and the biggest female selling artist of all time, Nanna Mouskouri, the kaftan wearing sex symbol Demis Roussos, the great singer songwriter of the seventies Cat Stevens, a musical genius in Vangelis and the inimitable George Michael are all covered in this majestic concert with over 50 musicians, singers and dancers.

The concert also pays homage to the indigenous musical icons Mikis Theodorakis, Kazantzidis, Alexiou, Marinella and Dalaras.

In what is a world premiere, this extravaganza is produced and directed by the critically acclaimed Penny Pavlakis, who brings to the stage star power few artists can emulate. Also featuring direct from Greece, the Bouzouki maestro Manolis Michalakis. With Lyre instruments representing the north and south of Greece, the undoubted highlight of the evening will be the 8 Bouzouki spectacular, the Cretan and Pontian War dancers and Australia’s premier vocal group The Ten Sopranos…

Musical highlights include Chariots of fire: Peace Train, Ruby my Love, My Friend the Wind, Forever and Ever, Freedom, Careless Whisper, White Rose of Athens, Casta Diva, La Wally, Omorphy Poly, Anoixe Petra, Zorba the Greek, Iparko and much more.

Run time

3 hours Running times are approximate and may change without notice

Details

Event date: Apr 20

Ticket Price Information: From $100 - $150

Time(s): 8pm

Event Venue: State Theatre

Accessibility: Wheelchair access

Music: Choral, World, Other Music

Performing Arts: Dance

Location

State Theatre
49 Market St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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