On July 5 visitors to the Island of Siphnos from around the world and locals enjoyed an evening of classical music performed by distinguished musicians and music students from the island and all over Greece, according to thenationalherald.com.
A crescent moon graced the humble village of Kato Petali, nestled in a lovely little valley in the middle of the island whose square was filled with hundreds enjoying Musifanto – the annual festival presented by The Friends of the Greek Islands and the Sea whose aim is to bring exceptional classical music performers and teachers to islands far from Greece’s main cultural centers. Sifanto is Siphnos’ medieval name.
The music ranged from compositions by the innovative guest teacher and performer Claus Freudestein to Beethoven to Hadjidakis – whose haunting Asteri tou Voria was one of the highlights of the vocal part of the program.
Maria Constantinides, one of the endeavor’s founders, told The National Herald that they strive to create “little nests of culture in Greece’s far reaches – “it amazing that despite the crisis culture is thriving in Greece – there are so many talented young people,” she said, words reflected by the loud applause of the adults.
While the concert, which takes place only on Siphnos, is the highlight of the year, the heart of the program are the musical workshops that are held on a number of Aegean islands: Kea, Ikaria, Lemnos, Serifos, Santorini, and Siphnos – and they hope to go to more.
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