CONCERTS BY THE ATHENS STATE ORCHESTRA
Every collaboration with veteran conductor Christoph Poppen proves an unforgettable experience for musicians and audiences alike! In his new appearance with the Athens State Orchestra, he will present Mendelssohn’s melancholy Scottish Symphony, and will premiere a symphonic work by Greek composer Dimitris Papadimitriou. Internationally acclaimed violist Tatjana Masurenko will play Walton’s demanding concerto.
– Dimitris Papadimitriou: Children’s Crusade, a Ballad for Voice and Orchestra
(An Athens State Orchestra commission – First performance)
– William Walton: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra
– Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56, ‘Scottish’
Myrsini Margariti soprano
Tatjana Masurenko viola
The Athens State Orchestra
Conductor: Christoph Poppen
Free introductory talk for ticket holders at 19:45