“Karagiozis Goes to the Concert”

The Thessaloniki Youth Orchestra (TYO) presents the musical fairy tale “Karagiozis Goes to the Concert” by renowned Greek composer Alkis Baltas, in collaboration with acclaimed shadow theatre artist Agapios Agapiou.

Performances will take place at ARTBOX FARGANI THEATER on:

• December 29 at 12:00 (conducted by Alkis Baltas)
• December 30 at 11:00 (conducted by Dimitra Zisseka)
• December 30 at 12:30 (conducted by Symeon Ioannidis, Founder & Artistic Director)

Blending symphonic music with the traditional art of Greek shadow theatre, this production offers a festive and imaginative experience for children, families, and audiences of all ages.

Location: Ceremony Hall of the Aristoteles-University of Thessaloniki
Date: 11. October 2025

The Greek edition of the multi-art performance by composer Nick Voyages,
featuring 10 orchestral song-form compositions, seamlessly blending five fine arts:
Music – Poetry – Theatre – Dance – Painting,
united in 60 enchanting minutes.

Featuring

• The Thessaloniki Youth Orchestra, conducted by internationally acclaimed
  Symeon Ioannidis
• Two pianos: one classical and one electronic (synthesizer) performed by the composer
  alongside a second pianist
• A four-part choir, top-level soloists, and a legendary narrator
• Two dancers performing both contemporary and classical choreographies
• Digital projection of 10 original paintings—each dedicated to one song—creating a unique,
  high-level audiovisual experience of artistic mastery and aesthetic beauty

Soloists for the World Premiere

Direction, presentation, and narration

Argyris Pavlidis – Actor, voice actor, presenter, and director

Performers

• Vassia Zacharopoulou – Soprano, performer, musical actress, voice of the Greek National Opera
• Nicolas Maraziotis – Tenor, performer, musical actor, voice of the Greek National Opera

Creative Team

• Dancers: Alexia Papadopoulou & Giorgos Papadopoulos
• Painter: Christina Maria Mavromatidou
• Digital 3D Artist: Ines Maria Briza

About the Work

The central theme explores the importance of reflecting on one’s own judgment—towards oneself and others—
while developing a cosmic perspective through the lens of the past. The goal: to inspire our fellow human beings
towards a shared future.

Presented in both epic and simple poetic form, the lyrics touch on the conscious and subconscious mind,
friendship, collaboration, and the light of the spirit as a source of creative inspiration.

Each composition carries its own distinctive tone, merging lyrical, pop, rock, and musical-style melodies with
spoken word. The music follows the performers like a film score, and its themes resonate with audiences of all ages—
from children and teenagers to adults and seasoned music critics.

Location: Vafopouleio Cultural Center
Date: 10th September 2025, 20:00

With the winners of the 1st International Piano Competition “Nora Loukidou”

Location: Thessaloniki Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis Thessalonikis)
Date: 9th September 2025, 20:00

With the Thessaloniki Youth Orchestra
In cooperation with the Ionian Symphony Orchestra

Conductors:
The winners of the 1st Thessaloniki International Conducting Competition LWI 2024
Deun Lee, Masahiro Sagayama, Costa Simpson