SPECIAL PERFORMANCE TRIBUTE FEATURING RENOWNED CONTRALTO ALEXANDRA GRAVAS PERFORMING SONGS FROM GREECE, INCLUDING PIANO BY JÓZEF OLECHOWSKI AND INTRODUCTION BY ALEX KALAMARIDES
The world-renowned composer of Zorbas the Greek , Mikis Theodorakis , is considered to have been the greatest Greek composer of the twentieth century, a symbol of Greece, and a hero in Greece’s political struggles. His music has travelled the world like that of no other Greek composer before him. His endless numbers of songs were sung by the Beatles, Shirley Bassey, Nat King Cole, Edith Piaf, and many more. The internationally renowned Greek contralto Alexandra Gravas has had the honor to work with the great composer on various occasions from the start of her career on stage and on recordings including the Symphonic song Raven with the composer himself conducting the St. Petersburg State Academic Capella Symphony Orchestra. She has travelled the world singing his songs in her recitals to high acclaim. “ Each of Alexandra’s interpretations is a thorough penetration into the most hidden aspects of my work .” -Mikis Theodorakis
Following a brief introduction to the legacy of Mikis Theodorakis by Dr. Alex Kalamarides, Alexandra will interpret with her unique voice an assortment of songs representative and evocative of the great composer and his times, accompanied on the piano by Mexico City resident pianist, Mr. Jozef
Olechowski.
The event is sponsored and presented by the Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest (HCC-SW) and the Hellenic Professional Society of Texas (HPST).Read more
Presented by Hellenic Culture Center
TICKET INFORMATION
- Seating is general admission (open seating)
- $45 Regular
- $20 Children 5 to 12
- Wheelchair accessible seating is available.
- All sales are final. There are no cancellation or refunds. We do not accept AMERICAN EXPRESS. To reach the box office, call (713) 521-4533 or email boxoffice@matchouston.org.
EVENT INFORMATION
- Lobby and seating open 30 minutes prior to curtain time.
- The estimated run time is 90 minutes with no intermission.
- Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management.
- This event is suitable for all ages.
- No outside food or drinks are allowed on the premises.
SAFETY @ the MATCH
Please note the following safety guidelines for you visit to MATCH:
- In accordance with CDC and Harris County guidelines, masks are not required, but strongly recommended for all guests while at the MATCH. Some presenters may require all guests, regardless of your vaccination status, to wear masks inside the theater.
- All theaters are disinfected before each performance.
- MATCH has made hand sanitizer available in each of our theater lobbies.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay home.