Arrangements, adaptations: Alcedo folk band
Song, violin, tzouras: Maria Michalaka
Flute, recorders: Stefanos Hadjianagnostou
Guitar, singing: Theodora Athanasiou
Fagotto, harmonica: Dimitris Koufalakos
Tuba: Menelaos Moraitis
Percussion, violin, mandolin, guitar, singing: Kostas Konstantatos

Tour schedule:
17 May 2026 – Yali Tzami (Mosque) Square, Chania | At 20.30
18 May 2026 – Mikrasiaton Square, Rethymno | At 20.30
19 May 2026 – Meintani Square, Anogeia | At 20.30
20 May 2026 – Minos Park, Ierapetra | At 20.30
21 May 2026 – Agnostou Stratioti Square (Monument of the Unknown Soldier), Siteia Central Square | At 20.30

Concert

Admission will be free to the public. Access to indoor venues will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Musical supervision, arrangement: Yannis Belonis
Musical direction: Stathis Soulis
Performers: Pantelis Thalassinos, Niki Grana

Featuring a ten-member instrumental ensemble: Theodoros Mavrommatis (flute), Dimitry Safarian-Simonenko (oboe), Christos Kaloudis (horn), Kostas Panagiotidis (violin), Nina Lindita (viola), Nikolas Kavakos (violoncello), Vassilis Papavassiliou (double bass), Yannis Belonis (piano), Alexandros Pantelias (guitar), Marinos Tranoudakis (percussion)

Also featuring the local choirs of:
Chania:  Cantilena Choir of Chania, under the auspices of the  Lyceum Club of Greek Women (Lykeion ton Ellinidon) in Chania, Youth Choir of the “Ioannis Manioudakis” Conservatory, and Choir of the Municipality of Rethymnos 
Rethymno: Choir of the Municipality of Rethymnos and members of the choirs Cantelina and “Ioannis Manioudakis” Conservatory
Ierapetra: Mixed Choir of the Municipality of Ierapetra
Siteia: Choir of the “Aretousa” Music School
Heraklion: Mixed Choir of the Municipality of Heraklion and Members of the Choir of the University of Crete

Tour schedule:
10 May 2026 – Yali Tzami (Mosque) Square, Chania | At 20.30
12 May 2026 – Mikrasiaton Square, Rethymno | At 20.30
13 May 2026 – “Nikos Xylouris” Theatre, Anogeia | At 20.00
15 May 2026 – Eleftherias Square, Ierapetra | At 20.30
17 May 2026 – Agnostou Stratioti Square (Monument of the Unknown Soldier), Siteia Central Square | At 20.30
18 May 2026 – Jesus Bastion, Heraklion | At 20.30

Concert

Admission will be free to the public. Access to indoor venues will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Performers:
Vassiliki Karayanni (soprano)
Yannis Christopoulos (tenor)
Dionysios Sourbis (baritone)
Piano: Sofia Tamvakopoulou / Chistos Sakellaridis (Chania)

Tour schedule:
8 May 2026 – Rethymno Conservatory, “Pantelis Prevelakis” Hall | At 21.00
10 May 2026 – Multicentre (Polykentro) of the Municipality of Siteia, “Melina Merkouri” Hall| At 21.00
12 May 2026 – Ierapetra City Hall “Melina Merkouri” Conference Hall, Ierapetra |At 21.00
14 May 2026 – Megalo Arsenali, Chania | At 21.00

Opera recital

Admission will be free to the public. Access to indoor venues will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Song selection: Gerasimos Papadopoulos, Zacharias Karounis
Transcription from Byzantine to European notation: Gerasimos Papadopoulos
Performed by Zacharias Karounis
Instrumental ensemble: Gerasimos Papadopoulos (oud), Stella Valasi (santur), Dionysis Theodosis (clarinet, kaval, recorders), Stratis Skourkeas (percussion)

Tour schedule:
8 May 2026 – Lyceum Club of Greek Women (Lykeion ton Ellinidon), Rethymno | At 19.30
9 May 2026 – Kinimatotheatron of Anogeia (Cinema Theatre), Anogeia | At 20.30
10 May 2026 – Metropolitan Church of Saint George courtyard, Ierapetra | At 20.30
11 May 2026 – Cathedral of St Catherine (Agia Ekaterini) in Siteia | At 20.30
12 May 2026 – Catholic Church of Chania | At 20.30
13 May 2026 – Jesus Gate, Heraklion | At 20.30

Concert

Admission will be free to the public. Access to indoor venues will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Libretto: Thomas Moschopoulos (in collaboration with the composer)
Transcription for small ensemble: Kharálampos Goyós
Stage director: Theo Abazis
Set & costume designer: Kenny MacLellan
Lighting designer: Nikos Sotiropoulos
Associate director: Eleana Tsichli

Cast: Haris Andrianos (King), Vassia Zacharopoulou (Muse), Nicholas Stefanou (Musician)

Featuring the musicians: Ilias Skordilis (clarinet), Sofia Efkleidou (violoncello), Christos Sakellaridis (piano)

Music theatre for young audiences • Greek National Opera Alternative Stage production

Admission will be free to the public. Access to indoor venues will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Original libretto: Francesco Maria Piave
Musical adaptation: Lina Zachari
Text: Dimitris Dimopoulos, Alexandros Melissinos
Greek lyrics adaptation: Dimitris Dimopoulos

Cast: Manos Kokkonis, Yannis Selitsaniotis, Marilena Striftombola
Shadow puppeteer: Alexandros Melissinos

Piano: Markos Kotsias

Shadow puppet opera • A Greek National Opera Alternative Stage production

Admission will be free to the public. Access to indoor venues will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.