Ancient music experts accompany Ovid readings at National Museum in Athens

Musician and historian Bettina Joy De Guzman and composer Nikos Xanthoulis will accompany on copies of ancient string instruments excerpts from Ovid’s “Metamorphoses”, read by audience members at the National Archaeological Museum on Monday, June 18, ANA reports.

De Guzman revives ancient Latin and Greek music and composes pieces for reconstructed historical instruments. She will play the ancient forminx, which resembles a lyre, as well as sing in Latin.

Those wishing to read must indicate this during their reservation, and pick up the specific excerpt at the museum.

Reservations (free): 213214 4856/-4858.

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