This page contains full listings of everything and anything that's happening in the Paphos area -
kindly compiled and provided by Andrew Oliver, this is an essential guide for residents and visitors alike
to regular entertainment, classes and special events all across our region.
PAPHOS FOLK CLUB, Thursday 2 May 8pm, Phoenix Social Club Paphos. Entrance: Free to members, €2 for non-members. Information: Tel: 26273076 / 99908241. www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
SOIREE EDITH PIAF, Vanessa Megalemou (voice), Andreas Michalopoulos (piano) & The Ergo Sum Vocal Ensemble, Thursday 2 May 7.30pm, La Scala De Paphos. Tickets: €12. Box Office: Tel: 99136289. Online Tickets and Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
POLIS CHARALAMBOUS, Friday 3 May 7pm, Phoenix Social Club Paphos. Entrance: €10 / €12 (non-members) including food, reduced price for show only. Reservations Essential: Tel: 96219797. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
RAPHAEL PRINCE OF SOUL, Friday 3 May 7.30pm, Paliomonastiro Pegeia Paphos. Tickets: €22 including a hot and cold buffet with a free carafe of wine. Box Office: Tel: 26623444 / 97728823, Dorothy Tel: 99380182. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
Stage One Theatre presents WHEN WE ARE MARRIED By J B Priestley, directed by Peter Sandwith, Tuesday 7 May to Saturday 11 May 7.30pm, Stage One Theatre Emba Paphos. Tickets: €12. Email: boxoffice@stageonetheatre.com. Tel: 99967737. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
ANITA TOMASEVICH PIANO RECITAL, Wednesday 8 May 8pm, Technopolis 20 Paphos. Tickets: €12 with all proceeds to the Paphos Music Lovers fund to support local arts projects. Part of the Spring Music Festival organised by Paphos Music Lovers. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Online Tickets and Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
KOSMOPOLITA CONCERT - Music for saxophone, Mimmo Malandra (saxophone) & Borislav Alexandrov (piano), Friday 10 May 8pm, Technopolis 20 Paphos. Tickets: €10. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
MARVELLOUS MENDELSSOHN - A Tribute to Europe Day, Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, Soloist: Shinyoung Lee (piano), Conductor: Leo McFall, Friday 10 May 8.30pm, Markideion Municipal Theatre Paphos. Tickets: €12, €7 (18-26 yrs, pensioners), €5 (under 18). Box Office: Online at www.cyso.org.cy and 2 hours before the concert. Information: Tel: 22463144, www.cyso.org.cy, www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
DIXIELAND AT DARCY’S with Droushia Dixie 7, Saturday 11 May 1pm, Darcy’s Restaurant (outside) Pegeia Paphos. Tickets: €17.50 including BBQ. Box Office: Tel: 99136289 / 26936926. Online Tickets and Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com. Ticket Outlets: Darcy’s Pegeia, Carmine’s Pegeia, Computer SOS Chlorakas. Sponsored by Blevins Franks.
DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES – MET OPERA, Saturday 11 May 7pm, K-Cineplex Kings Avenue Mall Paphos. Tickets: €18 / €14. Box Office: pay on the door. Information: Tel: 77778383. www.kcineplex.com. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDS OF MUSIC featuring The Moonriver Trio, Sunday 12 May doors: 1pm, Marrakech Restaurant Kissonerga Paphos. Tickets: €25 including hot and cold buffet lunch. Reservations: Tel: 99283566. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
LEADING LADIES, Melanie Ballard, Louise Vreony & Tina Chester, Saturday 11 May 7.30pm, UKCA Club Paphos. Tickets: €19.50 to include fabulous hot and cold buffet. Box Office: Debbie at UKCA or Melanie Tel: 96552901. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
SUITES THROUGH THE CENTURIES - Four-hands piano recital: Nina Ioannidou & Natalia Lezedova, Sunday 12 May 7pm, Technopolis 20 Paphos. Tickets: €10. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
OPEN MEETING with Paphos Music Lovers volunteers and friends - all welcome, Monday 13 May 5pm, Palia ilektriki Restaurant Paphos. Free Entrance. Reservations: Email: info@paphosmusiclovers.com. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
THE CENTRAL BAND OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, Wednesday 15 May 6.30pm, Pissouri Amphitheatre. Tickets: adults €15, under 15s €5, infants free. Box Office: Email: abftickets@gmail.com. Tel: 99934668. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
MUSICAL MYSTERIES CONCERT, Anoki Von Arx (sfogato soprano) & Zara Barkhoudarian (piano), Friday 17 May 7.30pm, Eleouthkia Park Paphos. Tickets: €22 including a superb international hot and cold buffet and free drink on arrival. Box Office: Photis Tel: 96099642, Dorothy Tel: 99380182. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT FOR FLUTE, Ria Georgiadou (flute) & Sven Birch (piano), Friday 17 May 8pm, Technopolis 20 Paphos. Tickets: €10. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Tourism. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
THE GOLDEN AGE – Shostakovich – BOLSHOI BALLET, Sunday 19 May 7.30pm, K-Cineplex Kings Avenue Mall Paphos. Tickets: €10 / €8. Box Office: pay on the door. Information: Tel: 77778383. www.kcineplex.com. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
AN EVENING OF MUSIC FROM OLD TO NEW, Driftwood Acoustic Duo, Monday 20 May 7.30pm, The Stone Lion Goudi Polis. Tickets: €25 including a delicious set menu. Box Office: Stone Lion Tel: 99038689, Dorothy Tel: 99380182. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
BUTTERFLIES AND THE BIRDS OF PARADISE - Piano Recital, Mari Nakamura (piano), Wednesday 22 May 8pm, Technopolis 20 Paphos. Tickets: €10. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Tourism Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
GEORGE MICHAEL & ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE with Johnny Mack & Max Anthony, Thursday 23 May, Bonamare Beach Bar Timi Beach Paphos. Tickets: €19, food available. Box Office: Kyriakos at Bonamare Beach Bar Tel: 99800298. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
GIRO D’ ITALIA - Journey Through Italy, Anoki Von Arx (soprano), Stelios Georgiou (tenor) and Plotinos Micromatis (piano), Saturday 25 May 8pm, Technopolis 20 Paphos. Tickets: €12. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
CLARINET RECITAL, George Georgiou (clarinet) and Gergana Georgieva (piano), Sunday 26 May 6pm, Technopolis 20 Paphos. Tickets: €10. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Tourism. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
AN EVENING OF DIVERSITY OPERA & POP, Anoki Von Arx (sfogato soprano), Zara Barkhoudarian (piano) & Gore Melian (voice), Friday 31 May 7.30pm, Anesi Restaurant Pegeia Paphos. Tickets: €25 including a superb international hot and cold buffet. Box Office: Tel: 99313050, Dorothy Tel: 99380182. Information: www.paphosmusiclovers.com
PAPHOS FOLK CLUB Thursday 2 May 8pm Phoenix Social Club Paphos Entrance: Free to members, €2 for non-members Information: Tel: 26273076 / 99908241. www.paphosmusiclovers.com. Paphos folk night is on the first Thursday of the month and includes folk, world music, light pop and country & western. A sound system is provided and recitations, drum machines and backing tracks are not allowed. Intending performers should pre-book their spots with Phil Willcock. Tel: 99908241. Food is available. Directions: From the roundabout at Kings Mall take the east exit, opposite Tombs of the Kings road. At the traffic lights by the big church, turn right. At the T junction turn right. The venue will be found one block along on the right, on the corner - THE PHOENIX SOCIAL CLUB, 5 Ikarou Street, Kato Paphos. Tel: 26272524.
Email: info@phoenixclubpaphos.com. www.phoenixclubpaphos.com. Facebook: @ThePhoenixSocialClubPafos
SOIREE EDITH PIAF Vanessa Megalemou (voice), Andreas Michalopoulos (piano) & The Ergo Sum Vocal Ensemble
Thursday 2 May 7.30pm La Scala De Paphos Tickets: €12 Box Office: Tel: 99136289 Online Tickets and Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Organised by Paphos Music Lovers as part of the Spring Music Festival.
A tribute to the French singer Edith Piaf noted as France’s national chanteuse and one of the country’s most widely known international stars. Piaf specialized in chanson and torch ballads about love, loss and sorrow while her music was often autobiographical. ‘Non Rien De Rien’, ‘La Vie En Rose’, ‘Padam’ and many more will be presented by Vanessa Megalemou accompanied by Andreas Michalopoulos on the piano and the amazing vocal ensemble Ergo Sum. Let this be a chance to meet, enjoy Edith Piaf through their eyes and interpretation. Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right at the two Dima lighting shops, then left at the kiosk just past Domino’s Pizza and immediately right and the venue will be found on the right. LA SCALA DE PAPHOS, Paphos Academy Of Fine Arts, Thetidos Street, Paphos. Contact Polis Charalambous. Tel: 99632346. Email: babaji@cytanet.com.cy.
POLIS CHARALAMBOUS Friday 3 May 7pm
Phoenix Social Club Paphos Entrance: €10 / €12 (non-members) including food, reduced price for show only Reservations Essential: Tel: 96219797. Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com.
If you have never seen this man play guitar you are in for a treat - he is world-class!!
As soon as it was announced at the last Folk & Country Night that Polis was performing at the Club in May, several people booked to see him there & then, so please don't delay in putting your names in the book for this one!! Directions: From the roundabout at Kings Mall take the east exit, opposite Tombs of the Kings road. At the traffic lights by the big church, turn right. At the T junction turn right. The venue will be found one block along on the right, on the corner - THE PHOENIX SOCIAL CLUB, 5 Ikarou Street, Kato Paphos. Tel: 26272524. Email: info@phoenixclubpaphos.com. www.phoenixclubpaphos.com. Facebook: @ThePhoenixSocialClubPafos.
RAPHAEL PRINCE OF SOUL Friday 3 May 7.30pm
Paliomonastiro Pegeia Paphos Tickets: €22 including a hot and cold buffet with a free carafe of wine Box Office: Tel: 26623444 / 97728823, Dorothy Tel: 99380182 Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Buffet 7.30pm, Show 8.30 pm Paliomonastiro Family Restaurant presents a fabulous real thing show: an evening of Motown, Soul, Pop, Reggae, R&B, Funk, Dance Club and Salsa. Raphael will perform his own music and his own adaption of covers. His Billboard Hit With Every Beat of Your Heart and new song, Better Friendz Than Lovaz, written, produced and performed by Raphael Tate, in collaboration with Oytun Ersan on bass and Davey Woodford on lead guitar. An excellent evening awaits you. Raphael Orlando Tate (born February 18, 1984) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader. His debut single “With Every Beat of My Heart” (released in late 2017) peaked at number 25 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs in America. Raphael grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland with 10 siblings. Raphael’s musicality originated from his religious family background. He was inspired early on by his father Robert and his mother Patricia who lead worship services in their local network of churches. His father also played saxophone and sang professionally for R&B groups before devoting himself to the church as an assistant pastor. Music performance, evolved into Raphael's greatest passion. He joined marching band in high school, and learned how to read, write, arrange, and compose music. He started out as a percussionist and continued on to learn the tuba/sousaphone. Raphael excelled rapidly on the tuba. He accepted a music scholarship to attend Morgan State University in Baltimore County, Maryland. During this period, he was featured in the (2002) film Head of State performing with a brass band composed of his colleagues. After college Raphael travelled the world and eventually settled on the island of Cyprus. He lived there for several years while developing his craft and ultimately matured into an all around producer, singer, and bandleader. Eventually he was discovered by Eve Efrat (owner of Public Relations firm Arieli) and Jason Dauman. Directions: On the main coast road from Pegeia to Agios Georgious. PALIOMONASTIRO, St. George Avenue, Pegeia, Paphos. Tel: 26623444, 97728823. www.eventsrestaurant.com. Facebook: @paliomonastiro.
Stage One Theatre presents WHEN WE ARE MARRIED By J B Priestley Directed by Peter Sandwith
Tuesday 7 May to Saturday 11 May 7.30 pm
Stage One Theatre Emba Paphos Tickets: €12 Box Office: Email: boxoffice@stageonetheatre.com. Tel: 99967737. Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com. A group of three couples, old friends and all married on the same day in the same chapel, gathers at the Helliwell’s home to celebrate their silver anniversary. When they discover that they are not legally married, each couple initially reacts with proper Victorian horror – what will the neighbours think? – and all three couples find themselves re-evaluating their marriages; hovering closely over the proceedings is the Yorkshire Argus' alcohol-soaked photographer, keen to record the evening's events for posterity, and a wickedly destructive housekeeper who is hoping to use the couples' mortification to her own advantage. In the end, of course, everything turns out well, and the play ends on a happy note. Directions: The theatre is located in the main street, Nikolaou Ellina and has no dedicated parking. However, there is permitted parking within a short distance near the Old Church and in the other direction at the Karate Club. STAGE ONE THEATRE, Nikolaou Ellina Street, Emba, Paphos.
ANITA TOMASEVICH PIANO RECITAL Wednesday 8 May 8pm
Technopolis 20 Paphos Tickets: €12 with all proceeds to the Paphos Music Lovers fund to support local arts projects. Part of the Spring Music Festival organised by Paphos Music Lovers. Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only) Online Tickets and Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com. Organised by Paphos Music Lovers as part of the Spring Music Festival. Programme: Rachmaninov: Prelude in G# minor Op 32, No. 12, Prelude in B minor Op 32, No. 10, Prelude in F minor Op 32, No. 6 Chopin: Four Mazurkas: Op 68, No. 2 in A minor, Op 33, No. 2 in D Major, Op 30, No. 4 in C# minor, Op 17, No. 4 in A minor Chopin: Polonaise in F# minor Op 44 JS Bach/F Bussoni: Two Choral Preludes: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland BWV 659, Ich ruf”zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ BWV 639 JS Bach/F Bussoni: Chaconne in D minor BWV 100 Anita Tomasevich (piano) has performed in some of the major halls in The Netherlands, Spain, London, Italy, Russia and Serbia. She is a laureate of international competitions, including first prize in Citta di Tortona Italy and she has appeared regularly on Serbian National Radio and Television. She studied in the Music Academy in Novi Sad, Royal Conservatoire in Den Hague and was accepted for PhD studies at the Royal Academy of London. She studied with renowned teachers such as Jegor Chugayev (student of Y. Milstein), Svetlana Bogino (student of L. Oborin) and Vladimir Ograkov (student of E. Gilies), Marcel Boudet and Ellen Corver (student of K. Stockhausen). Yelena Richter, Lazar Berman, Gyorgy Sandor (student of Bella Bartok) and Stefan Vladar. In 2005 she released her first CD recording with works of Scarlatti, Chopin, Scriabin and Prokofiev. In 2006 her career as a concert pianist was stopped by a spinal injury. After almost ten years of recovery, Anita started performing again, both solo and chamber music, receiving excellent reviews. During the season 2016 / 2017 she had a series of recitals in Cyprus, Italy and Holland and for the season 2018 / 2019, she is performing solo and chamber music recitals in Serbia, Holland, Cyprus, Greece and Germany. As a chamber musician, Anita formed a duo with the Romanian violinist, residing in Cyprus, Sorin Alexandru Horlea. Anita was founder and the Artistic Director of the Avaton Music Festival, which received international acclaim. www.anitatomasevich.com. Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikilaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20
KOSMOPOLITA CONCERT - Music for saxophone Mimmo Malandra (saxophone) & Borislav Alexandrov (piano)
Friday 10 May 8pm
Technopolis 20 Paphos Tickets: €10 Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only) Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com. Sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Tourism The internationally recognized Italian saxophonist Mimmo Malandra and the talented pianist Boris Alexandrov will present an interesting programme of saxophone music. Mimmo Malandra (saxophone) is an internationally recognized Italian saxophonist who works closely with Italian and European composers in order to enhance the expressive potential of the saxophone. He is a researcher of innovative techniques and of new musical languages. He graduated in saxophone from the Conservatorio di Musica Luisa D’Annunzio. He attended many masterclasses and he took part in courses with saxophone professors of the Superior Conservatory of Oviedo in Spain and of the Mannheim Musikhochschule in Germany. Furthermore, he studied at the Accademia Superiore “Città della Musica e del Teatro” and at the “Accademia Italiana del flauto” of Rome, with by Jean-Yves Fourmeau, and at the superior academy "Città della Musica e del Teatro”. He gave concerts in various formations, as a soloist, with chamber ensembles, in saxophone ensembles and in collaboration with many symphony orchestras. Together with M Armando Victor Krieger (director of the Teatro Colon of Buenos Aires) at the piano, he presented a world premier for the Argentine Embassy in Italy. He has collaborated with Andy Farber from New York, with the Brazilian artist Emanuel Dimas de Melo Pimenta, with French saxophonist saxophonist Serge Bertocchi with clarinetist Calogero Palermo, with composers Antonello Neri, Stefano Taglietti, with the neapolitan guitarist Espedito De Marino and with the singer Red Canzian. He is the founder of the “Sax Sophia Quartet” for which the composers Germano Mazzocchetti, winner of Oscar prime Theter in Italy, Andrea Morricone and Dinos Costantinides have written new works. In the theater he collaborated with the actors Sergio Bustric (actor of the film “La vita è bella”, Oscar Award) and Patrizio Rispo. He won national and international competitions of classical and contemporary music and he is the dedicatee of many compositions of which gave the World Premier. He is frequently a member of jury and in national and international saxophone competitions and he is a guest in national and international saxophone festivals. He has given concerts as a soloist in Greece, Switzerland, France, Austria, Belgium, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Israel, Hungary, Cyprus and Italy. He is involved in the research and the spread of Italian music for saxophone with a particularly attention on contemporary music and on music for the cinema and the theatre. He teaches saxophone in Italian public school and in various academies and holds master classes in Europe and lectures on Italian music for saxophone and the international contemporary music. He participated in national and international television recordings (RAI World, RAI Uno, Radio Broadcasting Station of the Holy See Episcopal of Italy) and radio (RAI-RADIO 3)
He recorded a CD of world premieres in collaboration with some of the greatest contemporary Italian composers: Ennio Morricone, Nicola Piovani and Luis Bacalov Oscar Awards; Sergio Rendine, the famous harpist Cecilia Chailly, the cellist Giovanni Sollima and music writers chamber of Marco Tutino, Marco Betta, Giovanni D'Aquila and Opera Lorenzo Ferrero writer. The first absolute performance of the composition of Maestro Marco Tutino was performed at the Pantheon in Rome.
He has collaborated with composer Sergio Rendine as saxophonist soloist, and together they presented a world premiere of a composition for soprano saxophone and organ, written on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bomb at the "Concert for Peace - Assisi Sacred Sound " in world view Rai World. Borislav Alexandrov (piano) was born in Bulgaria. He started taking piano lessons at the age of 5 years old and only 3 years later he gave his first piano recital and collaborated as a soloist with a symphony orchestra for the first time. He continued his studies at the National School of Music 'Liubomir Pipkov', Bulgaria and State Music Academy 'Pantcho Vladigerov' in Sofia, Bulgaria with Prof. Dora Lazarova holding a Bachelor and Master Degree in Piano Performance with distinction. He is a PhD candidate in Music at the South-Western University 'Neophyt Rilski', Bulgaria. During his studies, he took part in masterclasses of well-known artists such as Eric Heidziek, Michael-Anchel Sheba, and Bojidar Noev, he has been awarded with prizes and medals national and international piano and chamber music competitions 'Wiener Classic' piano competition, 'Music & Earth'. He has performed widely in Europe and the Middle East, taking part in recitals and music festivals organised by the British Council, Cyprus Composer Society, Cyprus Opera Organization, Evangelia Tjiarri Foundation, Avantgarde Cultural Foundation, embassies and others and has collaborated many times with Symphony Orchestras as a soloist. He has recorded works the National Radio of Bulgaria and the National Television of Bulgaria. Many of his students have been awarded with prizes in national and international piano competitions. He has participated in conferences abroad and is a member of the International Piano Duo Association. After his studies he was appointed as a piano teacher at the soloist department of the State Music Academy Pancho Vladigerov and the Music Department of the South-Western University 'Neophyt Rilski', Bulgaria. Since 2004, he works in Cyprus as a piano teacher at the Nicosia Music Lyceum and the European University. Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikilaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20
MARVELLOUS MENDELSSOHN - A Tribute to Europe Day Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Soloist: Shinyoung Lee (piano) Conductor: Leo McFall Friday 10 May 8.30pm
Markideion Municipal Theatre Paphos Tickets: €12, €7 (18-26 yrs, pensioners), €5 (under 18) Box Office: Online at www.cyso.org.cy and 2 hours before the concert Information: Tel: 22463144, www.cyso.org.cy, www.paphosmusiclovers.com Programme: Mendelssohn: Piano concerto no. 1 in G minor, op. 25 Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 (Italian) Besides being an outstanding child prodigy in music composition, Mendelssohn was also a well-travelled cosmopolitan who enjoyed immersing himself in European cultures – a genuine European citizen of the 19th century. Between January 1829 and June 1832, the German composer went on a grand tour around England, Scotland, France, Switzerland and Italy. During this trip, he made the acquaintance of such eminent figures as Berlioz, Donizetti, Glinka, Mosheles, Chopin, and Meyerbeer. It was in Italy where Mendelssohn completed his first piano concerto and conceived his Italian Symphony. This concert honours the Day of Europe, and the CSO rises to the occasion: marvellous music by a true European, directed by British conductor Leo McFall, and featuring the talented Korean soloist Shinyoung Lee who studies in Germany! Directions: The theatre is next to the Karavella bus station in the upper town, just off the Polis Road behind the petrol station. MARKIDION MUNICIPAL THEATRE OF PAPHOS, 27 Andrea Geroudi Street, Paphos. Tel: 26932571.
DIXIELAND AT DARCY’S with Droushia Dixie 7 Saturday 11 May 1pm Darcy’s Restaurant (outside) Pegeia Paphos Tickets: €17.50 including BBQ Box Office: Tel: 99136289 / 26936926 Online Tickets and Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com. Ticket Outlets: Darcy’s Pegeia, Carmine’s Pegeia, Computer SOS Chlorakas Sponsored by Blevins Franks and organised by Paphos Music Lovers as part of the Spring Music Festival. All proceeds to the PML fund to support local arts projects. Music, Fun and Food will be all part of the party in the grounds of Darcy’s with uplifting Dixieland sounds and an exciting raffle for valuable prizes! Directions: On the main road from Pegeia towards Agios Georgios. DARCY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, St Georges Avenue, Pegeia. Tel: 26936926. Email: darcys2018@gmail.com, Facebook: @donaldcyp.
LEADING LADIES Melanie Ballard, Louise Vreony & Tina Chester Saturday 11 May 7.30pm UKCA Club Paphos Tickets: €19.50 to include fabulous hot and cold buffet Box Office: Debbie at UKCA or Melanie Tel: 96552901 Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Leading Ladies features some of the best music from stage and screen, old and new. This event will also be raising money for Cancer Patients Support Group Mel, Louise and Tina are solo singers who have come together to bring a varied and interesting programme of solos, duets, trios. Following their successful sell out show in February they are bringing you a repeat performance at the UKCA Club and if not already a member there will be a small fee to become a temporary member for the evening. Directions: Located near the St Georges cross-roads on the main coast road from Paphos to Peyia. UKCA, Chlorakas Avenue, Chlorakas, Paphos. Tel: 26952470 / 99057368 / 99905068. Email: secretary@ukca.com.cy. www.ukca.com.cy.
DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES – MET OPERA Saturday 11 May 7pm K-Cineplex Kings Avenue Mall Paphos Tickets: €18 / €14 Box Office: pay on the door Information: Tel: 77778383. www.kcineplex.com. Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com. Duration: 189 mins Cast: Blanche de la Force (Isabel Leonard), Mme. Lidoine (Adrianne Pieczonka), Constance (Erin Morley), Mere Marie (Karen Cargill), First Prioress (Karita Mattila), Chevalier de la Force (David Portillo). Met Music Director Yannick Nezet Seguin leads an accomplished ensemble in Poulenc’s devastating modern masterpiece of faith and martyrdom. Isabel Leonard is the young Blanche de La Force, opposite Met legend Karita Mattila as the First Prioress. Directions: The cinema is upstairs in the shopping mall, just off Tombs of the Kings Road in the centre of lower Paphos. K CINEPLEX PAPHOS, Kings Avenue Mall, Leoforos Tafi Vasileon 2, 8046 Paphos. Tel: 77778383. www.kcineplex.com/en/cine-events. Facebook: @kcineplexcy.
TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDS OF MUSIC Featuring The Moonriver Trio Sunday 12 May doors: 1pm Marrakech Restaurant Kissonerga Paphos Tickets: €25 including hot and cold buffet lunch Reservations: Tel: 99283566 The Moonriver Trio swings for the Alzheimer's Association, with a mix of classic hits from, Sinatra, Adele, Elvis, Leonard Cohen, Sammy Davis Jnr, Eric Clapton, Dean Martin and many more. The band features Renad Nourmanchine (piano), Sergey Sergienko (drums) and Michael Antoniou (vocals). There will be a 3-course hot and cold buffet, doors open at 1pm. A contribution of ticket sales will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association and there will also be a raffle to raise additional funds for the Association. Seats are limited so booking early is advised. For tickets call Paul on 99283566, or pop in to the restaurant. Directions: on the coast road between Paphos and Coral Bay opposite the Atlantica Hotel. THE MARRAKECH Lebanese Moroccan Restaurant. Tel: 99283566.
SUITES THROUGH THE CENTURIES Four-hands piano recital: Nina Ioannidou & Natalia Lezedova Sunday 12 May 7pm Technopolis 20 Paphos Tickets: €10 Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only) Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com The pianists Natalia Lezedova and Nina Ioannidou invite you to a four-hands piano concert that will travel you to Baroque era and will reach the 20th century. The programme includes works by Bach, Schubert, Grieg, Dvorak, Brahms, Saint-Saëns and Khachaturian. Sponsors: Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Russian Radio Natalia Lezedova (piano) is a graduate of the Musical Faculty of the State Pedagogical University of Russia, and she also has postgraduate studies in "Musical Art" (2012). She attended an advanced training course from the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory (2013). She is also a laureate of five international competitions, among them: two first prizes as a performer-soloist (Saint-Petersburg and Moscow 2012), winner of the Grand-Prix music festival competition “Severnaya Venetsia” (2012) and first prize laureate as a concertmaster (Music Competition in Performing Arts in St. Petersburg, 2013). In recent years she has arranged many concerts in Cyprus, most of them for charity, and she has collaborated with musicians from Russia, Cyprus, Italy, French, Germany and UK. Nina Ioannidou (piano) was born in Russia. She graduated from Musical University of Stavroupoli in Russia and from the Musical Faculty of the University of Greece. In 2003 – 2004 she took part in the competitions in Athens and won first and second prizes. She has taught and accompanied in Greece and for the last eight years has taught in music schools in Paphos and Limassol. Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikilaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20
OPEN MEETING with Paphos Music Lovers volunteers and friends - all welcome Monday 13 May 5pm Palia ilektriki Restaurant Paphos Free Entrance Reservations: Email: info@paphosmusiclovers.com Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Learn all about the work of this voluntary cultural organisation at a two-hour meeting followed by optional social drinking and dining. We now have 5,000 supporters and 50 volunteers who all enjoy good music. New volunteers welcome! Directions: Just off Kennedy Square in the upper town centre behind the Attikon and Palia ilektriki halls and next to Attikon outdoor cinema. Palia Ilektriki Cafe-Restaurant. Contact: Vasos Savva. Tel: 99452548, 26222157.
THE CENTRAL BAND OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE Wednesday 15 May 6.30pm Pissouri Amphitheatre Tickets: adults €15, under 15s €5, infants free Box Office: Email: abftickets@gmail.com. Tel: 99934668 Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com A charity band concert featuring The Central Band of The Royal Air Force in aid of ABF, The Soldiers Charity. Cushions essential. Cool boxes welcome.
MUSICAL MYSTERIES CONCERT Anoki Von Arx (sfogato soprano) & Zara Barkhoudarian (piano) Friday 17 May 7.30pm Eleouthkia Park Paphos Tickets: €22 including a superb international hot and cold buffet and free drink on arrival Box Office: Photis Tel: 96099642, Dorothy Tel: 99380182 Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Buffet 7.30pm, Concert 8. This concert will be superbly international, with songs in English, German, Spanish Russian, Armenian, Italian, French and Czech. Anoki and Zara will be joined by guest singer, 12 years old, Edgar, winner of the Galaxy of Talents 2018, Limassol. A truly wonderful concert awaits you. Anoki Von Arx (sfogato soprano) brings a fun element to the Opera. She explains about her aria's and the Opera in such lyrical and magical way, that the audience can't cease to be mesmerized by her performance. Anoki delivers each aria with a beautiful and amazing sfogato/soprano (mezzo) and very similar to Famous opera star Maria Callas voice. Zara Barkhoudarian (piano) is rom Armenia. Among many other achievements, she teaches piano and vocals, She sings, and appears many times, with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Guest singer Edgar is 12 years old with an amazing voice evidenced by winning the 2018 Galaxy of Talents in Limassol. He sings in English Italian, Greek and Armenian. Edgar attends the Narek Armenian School in Nicosia, and started music lessons 2 years ago. Directions: Just off the Limassol-Paphos Highway, Anarita/Airport Exit.
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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT FOR FLUTE Ria Georgiadou (flute) & Sven Birch (piano) Friday 17 May 8pm Technopolis 20 Paphos Tickets: €10 Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Tourism Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com The renowned Greek-Austrian flutist Ria Georgiadou and the Danish pianist Sven Birch will present a unique concert with less-known but very enticing chamber works for flute and piano. They will perform, for the first time in Cyprus, works by F.X. Mozart, Jungwirth, Blahetka and Brahms, as well as two works by Koechlin and Dubois for flute, alto sax and piano, with Yiannis Miralis on the alto saxophone. Ria Georgiadis (flute) is a versatile Greek-Austrian musician with a broad repertoire, showing a particular interest in promoting new compositions. Critics praise her “full, evocatively lucid and flexible sound” and “exemplary technique”. As a soloist and chamber musician she has a busy schedule performing throughout Europe, America, Asia. Apart from a number of scholarships and prizes, her artistic background also features various recordings for the Greek and Austrian Radio. Together with her solo performing work, she has been a founding member of the quintet fff, the Trio “Les Dames Déshéritées”, and has participated in the contemporary music ensemble eWave, founded by Wil Offermans. She plays in a duo together with pianist Sven Birch and participates in various orchestral ensembles. Born in Thessaloniki, Ria Georgiadis received her musical education in Thessaloniki (New Conservatory), Linz, Austria – Anton Bruckner University, and Germany, at the University of Music Freiburg, (class Robert Aitken). Furthermore she attended postgraduate studies in “Breathing and Voice Education for Windplayers” with Dr. Bernhard Riebl at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Additional studies with Karlheinz Stockhausen - Kathinka Pasveer and Janos Balint (Budapest) have been of formative influence to her artistic development. Master Classes with distinguished flutists (J.P.Rampal, Ph. Boucly, P.Y.Artaud, I. Matuz, R. Fabbriciani, R. Dick, T. Wye, W. Bennett, M. Fahlenbock, A. Lieberknecht, K. Kaiser) have been a constant source of inspiration. A central pillar of her artistic output is the creative cooperation with young composers. A great number of compositions for the entire flute family have been dedicated to and premiered by her. The recently released Solo- Album with the label Irida-Classical, containing works dedicated to her was embraced with bravorus reviews. A special field of her interest is the application and crosslinking of knowledge and findings gained in various fields of science in order to permeate and promote musical and music-related educational contents. She is a relaxation pedagogue focusing on relaxation and differentiated tension techniques for musicians. Currently she is working on a research project examining the effects of Mental Training on Muscle Tone Economy in flute playing. Ria Georgiadis is teaching flute at the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University, Greece and is a sought-after pedagogue teaching master classes and participating in juries.
Sven Birch (piano) is a much asked for musician with a broad repertoire from Bach to contemporary music. He is a soloist, chamber music player, accompanist and conductor. Concert tours took him to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, the Faeroe Islands, Wales, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, Slovakia, Serbia, Turkey, the USA, Mexico, Iran, ?ndia, China, Brazil and Japan. Birch was born in Denmark. He received his pianistic education in Aarhus, where he obtained the soloist diploma. Several scholarships enabled him to study in Vienna with Prof. Alexander Jenner. Masterclasses with distinguished pianists Tatjana Nicolajewa, Conrad Hansen, John Lill, Leonid Brumberg, Peter Feuchtwanger. Birch is a member of the `George Crumb Trio´ Linz, and the `Ensemble Nord´ Copenhagen. Sven Birch is teaching piano at the Anton Bruckner University of Music and is head of the keyboard Institute. He has also taught at the Royal Conservatory Copenhagen, and the Mozarteum Salzburg. He is frequently invited to give Masterclasses and has made several CD-, TV-and Radio recordings (BBC, NDR, WDR, DR, NRK, SR, ORF, Magyar Televízió, Radio Island, RKB (Japan), and TV Globo (Brazil). Moreover, he is a composer and editor of a series of pedagogical piano music at `Universal Edition Wien´ and `Zimmermann Frankfurt´. He studied conducting with GMD Janos Fürst and has been his assistant at the Aalborg Symfonieorkester (DK). Birch has been the artistic director of various ensembles such as the Chamber Orchestra `Danube 2135´, the Ensemble `Lézard aux Plumes´ and the Ensemble 4222 and is conducting numerous concerts and directing various musical and interdisciplinary projects. Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikilaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20
SINCERE PRAISE GOSPEL CHOIR> Saturday 18 May 7pm Paphos Castle Square Free entrance Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com The Sincere Praise Gospel Choir. are based in London England and made up of 30 members including musicians. They have travelled to many countries around the world singing Gospel and have been coming to Cyprus since 2011 singing in amphitheatres, malls, hotels and concert halls, across the cities of Larnaca, Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos. It has been wonderful to see the people of Cyprus enjoying Gospel songs as their faces light up with smiles of joy. Watching them dance, clap their hands and join in singing along with the choir is just incredible and with such a great response, each year is absolutely amazing! Coming each year for Sincere Praise is like coming home as the choir have a real appreciation for the people of Cyprus. This year will be their eighth year singing in Cyprus and they look forward to being back with great excitement. This year they will be performing at the Paphos harbour near the Castle on the 18th May 2019 at 7pm. This is a great opportunity to come along and invite family, friends and everyone you know to a joyous and inspirational evening filled with wonderful uplifting music and song. Don't miss it! Sincere Praise Gospel Choir are looking forward to another incredible evening together in Cyprus.
THE GOLDEN AGE – Shostakovich – BOLSHOI BALLET Sunday 19 May 7.30pm K-Cineplex Kings Avenue Mall Paphos Tickets: €10 / €8 Box Office: pay on the door Information: Tel: 77778383. www.kcineplex.com. Information:wwwpaphosmusiclovers.com. Duration: 140 mins Cast: Nina Kaptsova (Rita), Ruslan Skvortsov (Boris), Mikhail Lobukhin (Yashka) and Ekaterina Krysanova (Lyuska). In the 1920s, The Golden Age cabaret is a favourite nightly haunt. The young fisherman Boris falls in love with Rita. He follows her to the cabaret and realizes that she is the beautiful dancer Mademoiselle Margot, but also the love interest of the local gangster Yashka. With its jazzy score by Shostakovich and its music-hall atmosphere featuring beautiful tangos, The Golden Age is a refreshing and colourful dive into the roaring 20’s. A historic ballet that can be seen only at the Bolshoi. Directions: The cinema is upstairs in the shopping mall, just off Tombs of the Kings Road in the centre of lower Paphos. K CINEPLEX PAPHOS, Kings Avenue Mall, Leoforos Tafi Vasileon 2, 8046 Paphos. Tel: 77778383. www.kcineplex.com/en/cine-events. Facebook: @kcineplexcy.
AN EVENING OF MUSIC FROM OLD TO NEW Driftwood Acoustic Duo Monday 20 May 7.30pm The Stone Lion Goudi Polis Tickets: €25 including a delicious set menu Box Office: Stone Lion Tel: 99038689, Dorothy Tel: 99380182 Information:wwwpaphosmusiclovers.com Dinner 7.30pm, show 8.30pm Driftwood acoustic duo will perform a eclectic choice of music ranging from old to modern. They perform Country, Pop, Reggae, Blues, Jazz, (in Spanish, Andrea Bocelli) Instrumentals on acoustic guitar and many more. A little bit of all genre for everyone to enjoy. Indigo, a professional female vocalist based in Paphos, originally from Hungary. She has been singing all her life as a child and progressing into adulthood. She turned professional to follow her aspiration of a successful vocalist. Her path, in professional singing took her through fronting a rock band in Hungary, into the quality multi genre, singer she is today. Indigo is a versatile and multilingual, performing songs from all genres, both old and new in Hungarian, English and Spanish. Genres include, among others, are Spanish - Andrea Bocelli, Luz Casal, etc. Jazz, Lounge, Pop, Rock/Soft Rock, Soul, Rock'n'Roll Country, Blues Reggae. Eclectic music through the ages. She has, become much sought after in her profession at the higher spectrum of hotels. George Neophytou, is a new artist to the Paphos scene, born in Cyprus, of Cypriot parents. A true 'home grown' local guy. He has trained extensively on acoustic and electric guitar. His debut appearance at Eleouthkia was a phenomenal success. Now in collaboration with Indigo, they have formed the popular acoustic duo Driftwood. The Restaurant, Greek, Lebanese and Mediterranean. Dory and Claire are joint managers and chefs of this restaurant (they previous managed with great success the Subaneri restaurant in Simou) they have brought to the Stone Lion their delicious menu's and are having much success in their new venture. Their friendliness and warmth are beyond bounds and the food is certainly great value for money. We look forward to this special show and the delicious home-made cuisine. Directions: The restaurant will be found in Goudi village on the main road from Paphos to Polis.
BUTTERFLIES AND THE BIRDS OF PARADISE - Piano Recital Mari Nakamura (piano) Wednesday 22 May 8pm Technopolis 20 Paphos Tickets: €10 Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Tourism Information:wwwpaphosmusiclovers.com The pianist Mari Nakamura will present a beautiful selection of works. The concert, an intimate performance of her new album, includes less well known but delightful works by the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu° and many favourites from Gabriel Fauré’s beautiful piano works. Programme: Martinu°: Butterflies and Birds of Paradise, Puppets Fauré: Nocturnes, Barcarolles Mari Nakamura (piano) born in Japan, began playing the piano at the age of four. Soon she discovered her passion for classical music as well as pop music. Mari professionalized her talent by taking excursions into different musical genres. For more than seven years she devoted her interest to string instruments playing violin and cello. The piano, however, remained her principal instrument. After finishing the Music High School in Japan, she began studying Music in Germany with the major "Classical Piano", which she mastered with great success. Mari Nakamura succeeds in exploring and understanding the essence of musical compositions through outstanding excellence in mastery of the piano coupled with an outstanding ear. With great devotion and dedicated effort, Mari exploits all the possibilities of the instrument. She has the ability to fill the room with expressive and rich sound to inspire and amaze the audience. Today Mari plays classical concerts, as a soloist and also in duet - piano four-hands, flute and piano - works as an arranger and undertakes musical excursions into the world of jazz and experimental music. In 2018 DJ Kana Mechaniker released the album Techno-Records in collaboration with Mari. Her new album "Martinu and Faure" will be released in March 2019. Mari Nakamura is living in Berlin and performing worldwide. Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikilaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20
GEORGE MICHAEL & ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE With Johnny Mack & Max Anthony Thursday 23 May Bonamare Beach Bar Timi Beach Paphos Tickets: €19, food available Box Office: Kyriakos at Bonamare Beach Bar Tel: 99800298 Information:wwwpaphosmusiclovers.com This authentic high energy international tribute show dedicated to the music of George Michael and Elton John, has it all. The looks, the voices, the moves - it's a show not to be missed and is performed by two award winning singers both who have performed all over the world; it truly is a great nights entertainment with Costume changes as we take you through the decades of Elton John, George Michael and Wham classics. Johnny Mack – An award-winning singer songwriter and former TV chat show host Johnny Mack released his debut album ‘My Time’ in October 2016 which went straight to number 3 in the ITunes Jazz Charts and recently was hard at work performing Panto in Romford in the production of Snow White as Prince Charming. His Debut single ‘Down to the River’ has also now sold over 12,000 copies, and he was also on the BBC radio playlist for his Christmas single ‘Gonna Be Your Santa Tonight’ which hit number 6 in the ITunes chart. In the past he has received rave reviews from celebrities such as Sir Tom Jones, Peter Andre, Stephen Mullhern, Dom Joly and Chesney Hawkes to name a few…. and has also supported various Xfactor and TV stars over the years as well, but now is his ‘TIME TO SHINE’. Having worked the club circuit around the UK over the last 10 years with his fusion of Swing and Soul plus also a repertoire of covers to keep any audience entertained.. this gentleman is someone not to be missed. It’s always a night to remember with this Velvety Voiced Entertainer, who manages to get everyone involved in his performance. Max Anthony has performed as a pianist and vocalist in many venues around the world throughout his career, including residences in London, Dubai and the USA, alongside regular performances on major cruise lines. Max discovered Elton’s music at just eight years old (having played piano for four years already), and cites the Rocket Man as a key influence in his career both on and offstage. Max majored in piano and keyboard performance at university in the UK and even wrote his thesis on the evolution of Elton’s piano style through his career and takes pride in placing attention to detail and musical accuracy at the heart of his performances as Elton; and continually strives to produce all the emotion, warmth and feel-good factor of a real Elton John concert on each and every performance. Alongside session work, music production and theatrical musical direction, Max has also worked with 80s New Wave band ‘Wang Chung’ for many years as keyboardist and backing singer both on stage and in the studio. Max has also appeared on BBC television as Elton John, featuring on the show ‘Even Better Than The Real Thing’. Directions: Located just off the Paphos airport road. BONAMARE BEACH BAR CAFÉ, Timi Beach, Paphos. Contact: Kyriakos Charalampides. Tel: 99800298.
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KAMARES FESTIVAL Saturday 25 May 10am – 4pm Kamares Village Tala Paphos Free entrance Information: Tel: 99387311, Email: mail@in-any-event.biz wwwpaphosmusiclovers.com There will be over 40 stands including arts and crafts as well as charity games and a wide selection of entertainment. Organisers ‘In Any Event’ said ‘The Kamares Festival is always very popular and a great day out for everyone as there is so much to see and do. It’s a real community event in a superb setting. Many families come for the entire day as the facilities and entertainment is so good and the wide selection of crafts on sale means there is something for everyone.' Music will be hosted by Simone Swift from Sunshine Radio, playing festive music all day and entertainment will be provided by Anett Nagy with Funky Fitness, Michael Reid from The Wellness Academy demonstrating Phoenix Arise Yoga, Tina Chester Soprano, Dominik the Storyteller Guitarist and Singer and Simone Swift Vocalist. Refreshments are available and entry is free. Directions: Kamares Club is situated in Kamares Village, near Tala just fifteen minutes from Paphos.
GIRO D’ ITALIA - Journey Through Italy Anoki Von Arx (soprano), Stelios Georgiou (tenor) and Plotinos Micromatis (piano) Saturday 25 May 8pm
Technopolis 20 Paphos Tickets: €12 Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only) Anoki Von Arx (soprano), Stelios Georgiou (tenor) and Plotinos Micromatis (piano) will perform a selection of Neapolitan Songs and Arias throughout the ages accompanied by Plotinos Micromatis. Their goal is to share with the audience these beautiful songs of Italy and beyond. Songs that are unforgettable, romantic and fun, which are vital ingredients in life. Anoki and Stelios have a vast vocal range they can be judged individually and the two are gifted in their vocal dexterity, with a velvet, sensual and gentle yet, deep voices. You will be blown away, by the magic felt listening their multi-faceted voices, covering a range of notes and emotions, from a sweet soaring falsetto to an attitude-laden, long, low, profound sound of this awe inspiring concert. Plotinos is equally at home, performing solo recitals, chamber music with singers and instrumentalists and as soloist. His solo recitals will not fail to impress. Stelios Georgiou (tenor) was born in Limassol, Cyprus. He began his music education in music at the age of eleven with piano, theory and harmony classes with Christina Shiakalli Frantzeskou and singing lessons with Natalia Nord. He was awarded a BMus with Honours in Music & Performance at Kingston University, UK. where he had singing lessons with the renowned baritone Jeffrey Black. He then pursued a Master’s degree in Performance & Opera from the Royal Northern College of Music, under the supervision of baritone Quentin Hays. Stelios has received many masterclasses. While studying towards his degrees, Stelios, was an active member of the Kingston University Chamber Choir (Prof. David Osbon) and the Royal Church School of Music Choir and would often perform as a soloist in venues such as the Canterbury Cathedral UK and other locations in Ireland, Norway, Italy & Austria. Additionally, Stelios received a choral Scholarship from St. James’ Church in New Malden, administered by the RCSM and directed by Jason Edge, while at the same time, he was a member of the Riverside Opera Chorus in Kingston upon Thames, under the direction of Oliver-John Ruthven. He gained a certificate from the International Vocal Artists Academy of Payerbach- Austria where he had singing lessons with the renowned Russian baritone Vladimir Chernov and the world-class expert on Bel Canto vocal technique Olga Toporkova. Stelios is currently teaching voice at various Music Schools across Cyprus. www.steliosgeorgiou.com Anoki Von Arx (soprano) brings a unique element to the Opera. Before performing each aria Anoki enchants the audience with the story of the musical piece, and the Opera from which it originates. Bringing the characters in her tale to life, the audience can’t fail but to be mesmerized by her beautiful voice and magical performance. She delivers each aria with an amazing sfogato/soprano (mezzo) and has, indeed, been compared to the famous opera star Maria Callas. Anoki Von Arx (Soprano Sfogato/ Lyrical Artist) after an international dancing career devoted herself to opera singing. A rare soprano sfogato, her voice covers the entire spectrum from high and dramatic soprano to mezzo. In 2010, she started to combine opera singing with Break dance, and Hip Hop, placing her timeless voice art in surprising contexts and creating productive contrast. The multi-talented star recently completed tours in Vienna and the United States of America. Plotinos Micromatis (piano) was born in Cyprus and has been performing since the age of eight as well as recording for Cyprus national radio and television. His first professional engagement was a recital with works by Telemann, Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann, which he gave when he was fifteen years old. In 1987 he won the ?rix Ravel Competition, held in Nicosia, and in 1988, following his win at the national competition, he represented Cyprus at the 4th Eurovision Competition for Young Musicians which was held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. After, he completed his studies with Pitsa Spyridaki in Cyprus, Plotinos moved to London in order to study at the Royal College of Music and later at the University of London (Trinity College of Music). He holds performance diplomas of the Royal College of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, as well as a Master of Music degree from the University of London. Currently based in Nicosia, Cyprus, Plotinos is equally “at home” performing solo recitals, chamber music with singers and instrumentalists and as soloist. He has appeared as soloist with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, the Cyprus State Youth Orchestra, the English School Symphony Orchestra, the Aegean Festival Symphony Orchestra, the ‘Themis Christodoulou’ String Orchestra and the Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra, Apart from Greece and Cyprus, Plotinos has given concerts in the UK, Russia, Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. www.plotinos.com. Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikilaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20
CLARINET RECITAL George Georgiou (clarinet) and Gergana Georgieva (piano) Sunday 26 May 6pm Technopolis 20 Paphos Tickets: €10 Box Office: Tel: 70002420 (calls only). Sponsor: Deputy Ministry of Tourism Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Programme: Julian Menendez: Introduction, Andante Y Danza for clarinet and piano Claude Debussy: Premiere Rhapsody for clarinet and piano Christina Athinodorou: Nocturne for solo clarinet Johannes Brahms: Clarinet Sonata no 2 in E flat Major George Georgiou (piano) is hailed for his energetic and inspirational performances. The Cypriot clarinetist George Georgiou enjoys a career as a classical and contemporary clarinetist. He appeared in many solo concerts and recitals in Europe, Middle East and USA. He collaborated with some prominent musicians such as the legendary cellist Rohan de Saram, the Prazak Quartet, the Apple Hill String Quartet, the Chilingirian String Quartet, the violinist Movses Pogossian and he appeared as a soloist with the Commandaria Orchestra and Moscow Virtuosi under the baton of Vladimir Spivakov. In his research for new repertoire, George started commissioning works for clarinet and so far, he collaborated with the most dominant composers from Cyprus and abroad. He premiered several works featuring the clarinet with most of them being dedicated to him. He is a member of Georgiou Georgieva Duo, Lyrical Noise Ensemble, Evohe Wind Quintet, Chronos Contemporary Music Ensemble as well as musician in residence at the Avaton Contemporary Music Festival (Cyprus). He holds the position of clarinet professor at the University of Nicosia. He is the artistic director of Music at the Museum Concert Series and Georgiou and Friends concert Series as well as the founder of Cyprus Clarinet Studio. George is a graduate from City University, London, where he studied clarinet with Julian Farrell and Joy Farel at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He is also a MBA graduate from the Neapolis University Paphos, Cyprus and a member of Mensa Cyprus. His busy profile gained him an international recognition and he became a Fratelli Patricola Clarinet Artist, a Silverstein Ligature Artist and a Marca Reeds Artist. He records for Hook Records. He was recently appointed as the Cyprus Chair of the International Clarinet Association. Future engagements include recitals in Cyprus, London, Canary Islands and USA. Gergana Georgieva (piano) was born in the city of Burgas in Bulgaria. At the age of six she took piano lessons and music theory with Isidora Silvestrova and at the age of ten, she was accepted at the Pancho Vladigerov music school in Burgas. During her studies, she was awarded at various seminars, concerts and competitions, including the 16th Competition for performance of Bulgarian professional music "Varban Varbanov" where she won 1st prise. In 2002 she performed Prokofiev’s 1st concert for piano and orchestra, accompanied by Burgas Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ivan Kojuharov. She continued her studies at the National Music Academy of Sofia “Pancho Vladigerov”, attending piano classes with Stella Dimitrova – Maistorova and Ilia Chernaev. During her studies in the Academy, she participated inconcerts, performing Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann concertos, accompanied by Sofia’s Academic Symphony Orchestra. She participated in national competitions of Chamber Music with a piano trio, winning 2nd prize for performing a Bulgarian music piece and 1st prize for performing Austrian music pieces. She participated in the Contemporary Music Festival “Pianissimo”, where she performed preludes and fugues by Shostakovich and Shchedrin. Gergana has attended various master classes with distinguished pianists, such as Paolo Police, Cyprien Katsaris etc. Since 2008 she has lived and worked in Cyprus, where she continues to participate in concerts and presentations, in collaboration with Cypriot and foreign artists, as well as with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. She is member of the Georgiou – Georgieva Duo and piano faculty at the Papadakion Music School in Limassol. Directions: Head into town from the Debenhams roundabout and turn right just before the Makarios statue, over the crossroads then right again just past the big white court building, and the venue will be found 200M on the right with parking on the left. TECHNOPOLIS 20 Cultural Centre, 18 Nikilaou Nikolaidi Avenue, 8010 Paphos. Tel: 70002420. www.technopolis20.com. Facebook: @technopolis20
AN EVENING OF DIVERSITY OPERA & POP Anoki Von Arx (sfogato soprano), Zara Barkhoudarian (piano) & Gore Melian (voice) Friday 31 May 7.30pm Anesi Restaurant Pegeia Paphos Tickets: €25 including a superb international hot and cold buffet Box Office: Tel: 99313050, Dorothy Tel: 99380182 Information:www.paphosmusiclovers.com Buffet 7.30pm, Concert 8.30pm This concert will be superbly international. With songs in English, German, Russian, Armenian, Italian, French and Czech. The trio will be joined by guest singer, 12-year-old Edgar, winner of the Galaxy of Talents 2018 Limassol. A truly wonderful concert awaits you. Anoki Von Arx (sfogato/soprano) brings a fun element to the Opera. She explains about her aria's and the Opera in such lyrical and magical way, that the audience can't cease to be mesmerized by her performance. Anoki delivers each aria with a beautiful and amazing sfogato/soprano (mezzo) and very similar to Famous opera star Maria Callas voice. Zara Barkhoudarian (piano) is From Armenia, Among many other achievement, she teachers piano and vocals, She sings, and appears many times, with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Gore Melian (voice) sings his own songs that have been exceptionally received by the Paphos audiences his digital single 'Suddenly' which he wrote, produced and performed, and also the 'Fear vs Love' which has received lots of media attention and also broadcast on Cypriot radio, and as one of the National Finalists to represent Cyprus in Eurovision with 'I Wanna Thank You'. fabulous. Definitely, a musician to watch. Guest singer Edgar is 12years old with an amazing voice evidenced by winning the 2018 Galaxy of Talents in Limassol. He sings in English Italian, Greek and Armenian. Edgar attends the Narek Armenian School in Nicosia, and started music lessons 2 years ago. Directions: On the main coast road between Pegeia and Agios Georgios. ANESI RESTAURANT, 118 Agiou Georgiou Avenue, Pegeia, Paphos. Tel: 99313050. Email: anesiincyprus@yahoo.com. Facebook: @anesirestaurant.
