The War of the Romantics

Dates

08.08 — 09.08.2024

Start Time

21:30

Description

The artistic conflict among Romantic composers, with its significant social implications, is brought to the foreground through a unique piano recital by George-Emmanuel Lazaridis accompanied by a live performance featuring original movement by two dancers onstage: Theano Xydia and Natalia Bika.
The performance The War of the Romantics will take the audience on a journey across the mid-19th century, focusing on the clash between the aesthetics of Johannes Brahms and Franz Liszt.

In this context, the programme will include two iconic pieces from the piano repertoire: Brahms’ Four Ballades and Liszt’s Sonata in B minor – two compositions that reflect two entirely different and possibly conflicting musical styles that were pivotal in shaping the future of music. The Bazeos tower, a 17th-century historical monument at the center of Naxos, will serve as the backdrop for a dialogue between music and body that will lead to their harmonious union.

Contributors

Piano
George-Emmanuel Lazaridis
Choreography
Theano Xydia
Dancer
Natalia Baka
Photographer All of Greece, One Culture
Giorgos Kalkanidis
NPO

AEON

Information

The event is offered for free by the Ministry of Culture.
Advanced booking is necessary.

Duration

60'

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