This Friday, July 26, visitors to the National Observatory of Athens can enjoy a concert by the ERT Choir starting at 9:30 PM, set against the enchanting backdrop of the night sky and stars.

Works by composers Samuel Barber, Claude Debussy, Ola Gjeilo, Edvard Grieg, Morten Lauridsen, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Max Reger, and Gustav Holst will resonate under the moonlit sky, creating a cosmic musical ambience. Marilena Souri will perform on the piano, and Ioanna Panagopoulou will play percussion. The concert will be conducted by Michalis Papapetrou.

Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis.

Repertoire:

  • Claude Debussy (1862-1918): Beau Soir
  • Edvard Grieg (1843-1907): Ave Maris Stella
  • Ola Gjeilo (1978-): Northern Lights
  • Samuel Barber (1910-1981): Sure on this Shining Night, The Willow Tree
  • Max Reger (1873-1916): Good Night
  • Gustav Holst (1874-1934): Summer, Neptune from The Planets Suite
  • Thomas Tallis (1505-1585): O Nata Lux
  • Morten Lauridsen (1943-): Nocturnes: Sa Nuit d’Été, Soneto de la Noche, Sure on this Shining Night, Epilogue: Voici le Soir
  • Ēriks Ešenvalds (1977-): Stars