“Spring Prayers”
from the Passion to the Resurrection of Christ
Greek Radio Choir – ERT
Pianist & Organist Thanos Margetis
Actor: Leonidas Kakouris
Conductor: Angeliki Ploka
The Greek Radio Choir, under the direction of the talented conductor Angeliki Ploka, praises the Passion and the Resurrection of Christ in a unique concert with choral works and hymns, that is broadcasted from the Nikos Skalkotas Hall at the Megaron – the Athens Concert Hall.
The actor Leonidas Kakouris reads excerpts from the Matthew Passion,
connecting the biblical texts with the choral works and hymns.
J. Brahms – Selig sind die da Leid tragen for mixed choir and piano.
V. Karagkezidis – Secret Supper for mixed choir a cappella. (world premiere)
G.B.Martini – In monte Oliveti for male choir.
C. Franck – Deus Meus for mixed choir and organ.
H.Schütz – Musikalische Exequien I for mixed choir, soloists and organ.
K. Nystedt – Immortal Bach mixed choir a cappella
Αι γενεαί πάσαι – Byzantine hymn arranged by Kanaris Keramaris for mixed choir a cappella. (world premiere)
F. Liszt – O Filii et filiae for female choir and organ.
Χριστός Ανέστη – Byzantine hymn arranged by Angeliki Ploka for mixed choir a cappella.