The Athens State Orchestra returns to the Benaki Museum with this year’s chamber music cycle “Musical walks through Museums”, as continuation of their long time cooperation.

Four concerts of the musical ensembles of the A.S.O. will take place at the four buildings of the Benaki Museum, buildings which host different collections and events. Just before the concerts, curators of the Benaki Museum will offer visitors the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the collections through themed guided tours.

19:30
Guided tours* to the collection of Neohellenic collection, carried out by Xenia Politou, curator of the collection and guided tour to the Icon collection, carried out by curator Anastasia Drandraki.

20:30
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756—1791)
Sonata for violin and piano in B flat major, K.8
FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797—1828)
Sonata for violin and piano in A major, D.574 “Duo”
MIKIS THEODORAKIS (b. 1925)
Sonatina no. 1 for violin and piano
NIELS GADE (1817—1890)
Sonata for violin and piano no. 1 in A major, opus 6
HENRYK WIENIAWSKI (1835—1880)
Polonaise brillante no. 2, opus 21

Performed by:
Dimitris Semsis, violin
Dimitra Mantzouratou, piano

The violin and the piano, though very different instruments in terms of their construction and the way in which they are played, have always been the most compatible of musical companions. Indeed, their every encounter can be relied upon to set the musical sparks flying! This evening’s programme includes well-known works, but also delves into less frequented corners of the vast piano and violin repertoire, covering a chronologically broad range, too, from 18th-century classicism to the 20th century.

*Τhere is a limited number of seats available on a first come-first served basis Information-Reservations:210 3671 015, Monday to Thursday 10:00-14:00