Kavala Cosmopolis Festival with Works of G.A. Papaioannou, 12 & 13 November

Concert November 12th 2021, at Megali Leschi Kavala, ''The Vocal Music of G.A. Papaioannou''

Piano and voice. Two significant, consistent elements in the compositions of Giannis A. Papaioannou. His triple identity, that of a pianist, a composer and a teacher, which defines him indicates the special relationship of the composer with the piano. His numerous works for this instrument reveal his continuous exploration for new ideas, composing techniques, piano compositions and music expression. Throughout his creative course, literature and poetry served as a consistent creative beginning which is captured in a number of vocal works. The special relationship of the composer with the Greek poets (such as I. Gryparis, K Palamas, K.P.Kavafis, P.Nirvanas etc.) emerges through his works for voice and piano. In the frame of the present performance there will be works for solo piano of almost all his creative phases which are combined, contradict and converse with representative songs for female voice and piano, offering, that way, a sample of the well-rounded compositions of G.A. Papaioannou.

Concert November 13th 2021, at Megali Leschi Kavala, ''Works of G.A. Papaioannou''

The repertoire will include works of the composer for solo piano, violin and piano, solo cello, cello and piano as well as for the trio (violin, cello, piano). Apollon Grammatikopoulos is a soloist (violin) of the Athens State Orchestra while he regularly has the role of the leader in concerts. Ivi Papathanasiou is a permanent member of the same orchestra while she has recorded music of G. A. Papaioannou for a CD, released in May 2013 by Naxos record company, for which she received an award by the Union of Greek Critics for Drama and Music in 2015. Kostas Chardas is a Lecturer in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in the discipline of Systematic Musicology with emphasis on Music Theory and Analysis.

The action is organized in collaboration with the Municipal Conservatory of Kavala.