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(See below the programme of the concert in English)
Easter Concert of the Greek Radio Choir
“Spring Prayers”
from the Passion to the Resurrection of Christ
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.
Greek Radio Choir – ERT
Pianist & Organist Thanos Margetis
Actor: Leonidas Kakouris
Conductor: Angeliki Ploka