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Bridges - Greek, Arabic and Turkish traditions
Christina Koza, singing in Greek, Arabic and Turkish, under the direction of master musician Kyriakos Kalaitzidis, oud and music composer, will be exploring universal traditional songs of the Mediterranean Sea. Famous violinist Zied Zouari from Tunisia will exceptionally be participating to this concert. The Mediterranean has always been a sea of encounters and exchanges. Each shore calls out to the other, constantly, inevitably, from ancient times to the present day, between East and West. It is this unique feature that will be highlighted in this concert, conceived by Kyriakos Kalaitzidis.
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Bridges - Greek, Arabic and Turkish traditions
Christina Koza, singing in Greek, Arabic and Turkish, under the direction of master musician Kyriakos Kalaitzidis, oud and music composer, will be exploring universal traditional songs of the Mediterranean Sea. Famous violinist Zied Zouari from Tunisia will exceptionally be participating to this concert. The Mediterranean has always been a sea of encounters and exchanges. Each shore calls out to the other, constantly, inevitably, from ancient times to the present day, between East and West. It is this unique feature that will be highlighted in this concert, conceived by Kyriakos Kalaitzidis.
Christina Koza, singing in Greek, Arabic and Turkish, under the direction of master musician Kyriakos Kalaitzidis, oud and music composer, will be exploring universal traditional songs of the Mediterranean Sea. Famous violinist Zied Zouari from Tunisia will exceptionally be participating to this concert. The Mediterranean has always been a sea of encounters and exchanges. Each shore calls out to the other, constantly, inevitably, from ancient times to the present day, between East and West. It is this unique feature that will be highlighted in this concert, conceived by Kyriakos Kalaitzidis.
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Kyriakos Kalaitzidis
Kyriakos Kalaitzidis, since 1988, has been developing a multifaceted work that focuses on the research, teaching and artistic practice of Oriental music. Founder and Artistic Director of En Chordais. The main objectives of En Chordais, as set out in the organization’s statutes, are the research, study, teaching and presentation of musical heritage, the search for and reconstruction of the elements of a shared musical culture of the Mediterranean through collaborations with musicians, research centers, educational bodies from around the Mediterranean and Europe and, finally, the support and promotion of new musical creation that engages with these traditions. He was the artistic director of the European project MediMuses (2002-2005) with research, educational and artistic activities in eleven Mediterranean countries (www.medimuses.gr), the festival “Music of the World” Municipality of Thessaloniki (2012) and artistic advisor of Rialto Ethnic Limassol Festival (2011 – 2014).
Christina Koza
Christina Koza, young singer a specialist in traditional Greek island repertoire, meets the Orient through Tunisian violin virtuoso Zied Zouari, known for his work with Goran Bregovic, among others. Born in 1983 into a family of musicians, Zied Zouari began studying the violin at the age of seven at the Regional Conservatory of Music in Sfax (Tunisia) with Mourad Siala and Lassâad Zouari, before perfecting his skills with Bulgarian violinist Vassil Dimitrov at the Higher Institute of Music in Sfax. Launched in 1999 with his performance with the famous Lebanese singer Wadih el-Safi at the Carthage International Festival, his career has led him to collaborate with major artists.
He was artistic director of the European MediMuses project (2002-2005), which carried out research, teaching and artistic creation activities in eleven Mediterranean countries (www.medimuses.gr), of the Thessaloniki municipality's "Musiques du Monde" festival (2012), and artistic advisor to the Rialto Ethnic Festival in Limassol (2011-2014).
Christina Koza, a young singer specializing in the traditional repertoire of the Greek islands, meets the Orient through the virtuoso Tunisian violinist Zied Zouari, best known for his work with Goran Bregovic.
Born in 1983 into a family of musicians, Zied Zouari began learning the violin at the age of seven at the Conservatoire régional de musique de Sfax (Tunisia), with Mourad Siala and Lassâad Zouari, before perfecting his skills with Bulgarian violinist Vassil Dimitrov at the Institut supérieur de musique de Sfax.
His career began in 1999 with a performance alongside the famous Lebanese singer Wadih el-Safi at the Carthage International Festival, and has since led him to collaborate with many renowned artists.
Practical information
Address
Port of Piraeus, Gate E8
Accessibility
Dates and times
Saturday, October 4, 19:05 - 20:00
Safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXPERIENCES On board
Immersive exhibition "Présentes
Created with the exceptional collaboration of the Musée du Louvre, this exhibition highlights female figures in Mediterranean civilization, thanks to the digitization and modeling of part of the Louvre's collections. A two-stage experience: an introductory film to provide context, followed by an immersive experience in a 16-meter-long tunnel covered by 120 m2 of LED screens.
A sound journey through the Mediterranean
An immersive sound experience designed by Ircam, inviting the public to explore the richness and diversity of the Mediterranean through headphones equipped with spatialized sound.
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The artists
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.