Giannis Ploutarhos

October 17

The popular Greek singer Giannis Ploutarhos, two years after his last performance in Cyprus, returns to our island this October for a unique concert at the Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Centre in Limassol.

Together with Giannis Ploutarhos will be a group of talented musicians and associates that guarantee a high-quality production.

The event is organized by the Cyprus Youth Clubs Organization – (KOKEN) and the refugee association ASIL Lysis.

Tickets will be available from 25/9/09 at all «Zorbas» bakeries

Time: 20:30

Venue: Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Centre

Entrance: €30

Art-e-choke

From: Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Until: Sunday, October 18th, 2009

 

Inspired by the publication of our new e-magazine art-e-choke, Gnosyart and the Artos Cultural and Research Foundation have the great pleasure in presenting the group art exhibition titled “Art-e-choke”.

The opening night, taking place on Thursday the 15th of October at 8pm at the Artos Cultural and Research Foundation, will be hosted by the First Lady Mrs. Elsi Christofia.

Taking part in the exhibition are the artists and members of Gnosyart: Nitsa Hadjigeorgiou, Melina Shukuroglou, Maria Yiannoura, Maria Papacharalambous, Pola Hadjipapa, Christos Christou and Achilleas Kentonis.

The exhibition features approximately 35 art pieces, and will also comprise the works of the same artists displayed and available for sale on Gnosyart’s website (www.gnosyart.com ) . The event will be running until Sunday the 18th of October 2009. The opening hours are 11:00-13:00 and 17:00-20:30.

Venue: ARTos Cultural and Research Foundation

The Owl who was afraid of the dark

From: Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Until: Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Theatre Antidote's new production for young children provides a friendly and exciting approach to their fear of the dark.

A young owl overcomes his fear of the dark when a variety of nocturnal characters share their favourite things about the night with him, showing him how to see the dark in a whole new light.

The piece is coloured by original songs written by Theatre Antidote.

(in Greek)

Time: 16:00 - 17:00

Venue: Theatre Antidote

Entrance: €10 / €7

Sophia Papapzoglou - Manolis Karadinis - Ex Adieretou

October 8th

When an exceptional voice that sings a variety of songs from Smyrna to modern melodies meets one of the most accomplished bouzouki players of Greece and the well known Limassol Company, then the result cannot be but an excellent voyage through the gardens of the Greek rebetiko and folk song.

Within the framework of the events of Mental Health Services and Mental Health Association.

Time: 20:30

Venue: Rialto

Entrance: €15 / €10

Heads or Tails

From: Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Until: Saturday, October 10th, 2009

A play by Katja Hensel commissioned by THEATER AN DER PARKAUE, Berlin and THOC. Part of the European Theatre Convention (ETC).

Context of the play
The media enjoy news coverage about violent incidents, especially if they are committed by teenagers. Almost every day we learn that violence among young people is increasing. The most recent research report of the German Ministry of Internal Affairs speaks a different language: the researchers observe a declining or at least consistent tendency. In Cyprus, on the other hand, there seems to be an increase in the number of violent incidents reported amongst young people and the matter is in the centre of public dialogue. In order to find out more about the young people's perspective as well as about their different experiences and attitudes, the German playwright Katja Hensel has started an intensive research phase with young people in Berlin and Nicosia in order to draw on their views and opinions: What does violence mean to them? What have they already experienced? Do they enjoy living in their city and do they like going to their school? What role does hatred of foreigners play? Texts and improvised scenes that have been developed by the pupils during this research period build up the basis for Katja Hensel's play.

Synopsis
Christopher, 15, brutally beat up a Turkish boy. After returning from a detention centre he wants to change everything. He breaks away from his former friends and makes an effort at school. He claims he went to the seaside for medical reasons so that nobody knows why he actually has to resit the class. Christopher turns into a enthusiastic advocate of the European Union. The peaceful, impartial and non-violent co-operation of cultures becomes his new ideal. But the new life does not set in: There are many construction works at his school. His parents never have time for him. His former friends make sure that he does not forget them. His new classmates sabotage him. Suddenly, the Other shows up and starts giving him a hard time. Constantly, he comments on what Christopher does and says, he exposes him as a liar and he bets that Christopher ends up in jail again shortly. The two start fighting, it is an exhausting fight pushing the boundaries. When Christopher thinks that he has finally silenced the Other, his life goes to pieces completely. An explosion happens at school with far-reaching consequences.

(in Greek)

Time: 20:30

Venue: Agios Andreas Market Theater

Entrance: €12 / €6

One Woman Show

October 5th

A combination of texts from the whole breadth of the international repertoire.

Casper [Peter Hartke], Electra [Orestes by Euripides], Medea [Euripides], Medea [Heiner Muller], Juliette [Romeo And Juliette, William Shakespeare – Third Memory – Michael Marmarinos], Antigone [Euripides - Aeschylus], Helen [Euripides], Helen [Giannis Ritsos].

The performance is part of the X-Dream Arts Festival.

Time: 21:00

Venue: ARTos Cultural and Research Foundation

Children's Theatrical Performances (Aigaia School)

From: Saturday, September 5th, 2009
Until: Saturday, October 17th, 2009
 

This year the children's theater groups of the School Aigaia will perform four plays. (in Greek)

"The thief of the stars" by Zoe Valasi
5 / 9 at 8:00 and 6 / 9 at 5:00

"Matias A" by John Kortsak
18 / 9 at 8:00 and 19 / 9 at 8:00

"The dream of the scarecrow" by Eugene Trivizas
3 / 10 at 8:00 and 4 / 10 at 5:00

"The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum
16/10 at 8:00 and 17/10 at 8:00

Time: 20:00 - 21:00

Venue: Aigaia School of Art and Design

Serge Devant

Serge’s early electronic career is starting to be marked with the achievements of a seasoned veteran and now with his new single lighting up dance floors and a rock-solid album looming… exciting is an understatement.

So far Serge has already graced the prestigious Top 100 Poll, been a resident of Crobar in New York, had sponsorship deals with Coca‐Cola and Armani, been involved with the Beijing 2008 Olympics… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

Having played pretty much all of the world’s most prestigious venues Serge’s passion for performing is stronger than ever. His sound is hard to pigeon hole, by why would we want to… it’s high octane, very addictive and gets the kind of response you’d expect from someone with such talent.

His beautiful blends of breath-taking vocal pieces and tight production skills have seen him release a slew of top-notch tracks. Like so many other top DJ’s, it takes one big track to shoot to new heights, for Serge it was his cover of The Beloved’s ‘Sweet Harmony’. It received worldwide acclaim from everyone that matters, from Radio 1, to DJ’s at the highest level and his next single has all the hallmarks of doing the same.

"Addicted" is already receiving airplay from some of the worlds biggest radio stations like Radio 1, Kiss FM and Sirius, and has been tagged as "Record of the week" in the U.K – the sky is seemingly is reachable and then beyond, and all this the perfect lead-up to the bomb that is about to drop…


Limassol 

October 9th
 
Time: 22:00


Venue: Club Basement

Entrance: €17

Nicosia

October 10th 

Time: 22:00

Venue: Versus

Entrance: €17

It Had to Be You

From: Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Until: Thursday, October 8th, 2009

A revival of the hit Broadway comedy written by Renée Taylor and Joe Bologna.

Theda Blau is a struggling Hollywood B movie actress and wannabe playwright -- seeking love and success in New York. Vito Pignoliis a super successful television commercial director. Theda meets Vito by auditioning for him and then convinces him to become her partner in dramaturgy and marriage ... by holding him hostage in her apartment on a snowy Christmas Eve.

Directed by: Christos Zanos
Set / Costumes: Harris Kavkarides

Actors:
Erika Begeti
Manolis Michaelides

(in Greek)

Time: 20:30

Venue: B Municipal Market (Theatro Ena)

Entrance: €15 / €10

Theofilos - Kasialos

October 16th

The documentary for the two naïf painters shows their personality and the social-historic elements that have formed it and the conditions under which they lived and created.

The documentary is a co-production of the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute and the Educational Television of the Ministry of Education of Greece

Direction: Giorgos Koumouros - Fotis Garyfallakis

(Cyprus 2008, 31')

Time: 20:30

Venue: Rialto

Free Entrance

Kostas Makedonas - Anastasia Moutsatsou

October 15th,

Kostas Makedonas and Anastasia Moutsatsou will present the program entitled "The Erotic Theodorakis" with compositions of one of the greatest Greek composers of all time, Mikis Theodorakis. The concert is part of the "Music Month" organized by RED, on the occasion of the Radiomarathon, and the profits from the tickets will be donated to children with disabilities.

Time: 21:30

Venue: RED Music Stage

Entrance: €35

Antonis Vardis - Yiannis Vardis

October 14

The important composer and singer Antonis Vardis meets with his son, one of the most talented performers of the new generation, and together sing some of their favorite songs. The two artists will be accompanied by a 9-member orchestra.

Time:  22:00

Venue: Asmation Music Stage

Entance: €35

Cyprus Vines

Dear Cyprus Vines members,

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES

11^th October Aes Ambelis Wine Celebration 2009

14^th October Fundraiser High Tea at Emphasis Café

27^th October Wine Tasting Limassol (Barolo Restaurant)

Due to the harvesting season we were unable to set a date for a wine tasting in September. We are however planning a trip to Limassol for Tuesday the 27^th October at Barolo Restaurant. This is going to be a real treat as the restaurant comes highly recommended and we will be sampling excellent wine from

Constantinou Winery.

As soon as we work out the menu and cost we will let you know. A mini bus will be available for our Paphos members, as long as we have the minimum amount of people, so drinking and driving will not be an issue

Aes Ambelis Fall Wine Celebration 2009

Sunday 11^th October 2009

From 3pm till evening

This will be a very interesting afternoon, see details below. We will be attending, if any of our Paphos members want to join us we would be very happy to organise a mini bus. Please let us know as soon as possible if you want to join us.

-       wine tasting of all Aes Ambelis wines, including their latest release, Aes Ambelis Omiros 2007, a wine made from the Maratheftiko grape variety.

-       tasting of organic grape products, such as fresh raisins, fresh palouze, etc

-       local cheeses

-       local charcuterie from Palechori village, such as sausages and smoked ham cured in wine

-       freshly baked artisan bread

-       variety of delicacies from the Pitsilia area

-       all Aes Ambelis wines will be offered at a special price

-       children’s entertainment

-       music by DJ Monica, accompanied by a saxophonist

For more information and directions to Kalo Chorio (Orinis) were the winery is situated, please contact

George Tripatsas from Aes Ambelis Winery on 99-651361 or email aesambelis@cytanet.com.cy

Unrelated to our wine club we are happy to report that the fundraiser “High Tea at Emphasis Café” was a big success. Thanks to all our wine members who supported this event. The next fundraising tea party will be on Wednesday 14^th October, if you are interested in supporting this event please contact Chris on 99528022.

Emphasis Café now has a Catering Service which offers an extensive variety of finger buffet choices which can be “mixed and matched” to suit all occasions, tastes, and budgets. We use only the best ingredients, and tried and tested recipes.  Our aim is to provide reasonably priced, healthy food that will satisfy carnivores and vegetarians alike. All our platters are served fully garnished and your menu selection can be collected in disposable trays, or white serving platters ready to serve. If preferred you can take advantage of our delivery and set-up service. For menus and price lists please contact us at Emphasis Café 99115112 or our Catering Manager Chris on 99528022

Patricia and Glenys who are long standing members and supporters of our wine club have started a unique Wedding Planning business called “Daisy Daisy Weddings in Cyprus”  It is our pleasure to forward this information to all our members and take this opportunity to wish them good luck and every success in their new venture.

For Wedding suggestions and ideas please visit  www.daisydaisyweddings.com   

For more information contact 

Email: info@daisydaiseweddings.co

Telephone: Patricia +357 99655713

                   Glenys +357 99425092

 “We cater for every kind of wedding. You can have the full white wedding, in church, the toppers and tails, and all the bridesmaids. Or you may prefer a quiet register office wedding, followed by a small reception, and a peaceful honeymoon in the mountains. You choose each part of it to suit your taste and your budget, and we will put it all together for you, and make your dreams come true. So whether you want to arrive in a carriage, or on a bicycle made for two, daisy daisy can promise you a memorable and perfect start to your life together”

That’s all for now, we will contact you shortly with final details for the wine tasting in Limassol on the 27^th October.

Regards

Christallo Costi

George Kassianos

+357 26953507

cchome@cytanet.com.cy or chris@emphasis-promotions.com

P O Box 62341, 8063 Paphos

W O R L D T O U R I S M D A Y

Under the patronage of H.E. the President of the Republic

Mr Demetris Christofias

PRESS RELEASE

FORUM

“CLIMATE CHANGE AND TOURISM – HOT BUSINESS?”

The Association of Cypriot Women in Tourism, member of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, co-organizes with the Cyprus University of Technology, the Forum “Climate Change and Tourism – Hot Business?”

The forum will take place on Tuesday, 29 September 2009, at 6 pm, at the Hilton Hotel, Nicosia and is organized within the framework of the World Tourism Day.

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By Hypo Global

Despina Vandi - Goin' Through

October 7th

After her performance in Larnaca last July, the Greek singer Despina Vandi returns to Cyprus this October for a unique performance at the Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Centre in Limassol.

Despina Vandi will perform along with Goin 'Through, and also Nevma, Thirio and Stelio Maximo, in a concert which is expected to develop into an amazing party.

Tickets can be found at all Sunfresh Bakeries in Limassol, the Hyper Car Wash (next to Alpha-Mega) in Engomi (22353969) and the Stokkos kiosk in Paphos (26947037).

Venue: Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Centre

Time: 20:30

Entrance: €20 / €25

Open Air Film Festival - Sophia Loren

From: Monday, October 5th, 2009

Until: Sunday, October 11th, 2009

The Larnaka Regional Tourism Body as part of its events calendar for 2009 is organizing an Open Air Film Festival from the 5th until the 11th of October 2009 with films of the iconic Italian star of the silver screen, Sophia Loren.

During the course of the festival three screenings will take place in the city of Larnaka (by the Finikoudes Sea Front Stage), two screenings in the Oroklini – Dhekelia Area (by the Blue Flag Beach) and two screenings in Lefkara (by the Town Hall Square).

Festival schedule:

Monday 5th of October: "The Cassandra Crossing", Finikoudes Sea Front

Tuesday 6th of October: "Houseboat", Finikoudes Sea Front

Wednesday 7th of October: "The Fall of the Roman Empire", Finikoudes Sea Front

Thursday 8th of October: "The Cassandra Crossing", Blue Flag Beach Oroklini-Dhekelia area

Friday 9th of October: "Houseboat", Blue Flag Beach Oroklini-Dhekelia area

Saturday 10th of October: "The Cassandra Crossing", Lefkara Town Hall Square

Sunday 11th of October: "Houseboat", Lefkara Town Hall Square

Free entrance.
All screenings start at 7.00 p.m.

On the opening day of the Festival, Monday the 5th of October, a Cocktail party will take place at 6.30 p.m. by the Finikoudes Sea Front Stage whilst during all the screenings you will enjoy free drinks and pop corn!!

We invite you to come and enjoy the magic of timeless classic movies of the golden era of cinema, under the starlit autumn sky of Larnaka!!

Time: 19:00

Venue: Multiple Locations, Larnaca Cyprus

Free Entrance

Alex Levac

From: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Until: Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Tel Aviv celebrates its 100th birthday and on this occasion the Embassy of Israel in Cyprus organizes a photographic exhibition of the popular alternative photographer Alex Levac.

Alex Levac's photographs nearly always tell a story or at least aim at a story. Many of Alex Levac's photographs are like that: episodes of waiting and about waiting, of situations that are in-between, of the suspension of swift time. This waiting, the photographs seem to say, is not banal or empty. On the contrary: The waiting is itself the real event, the highly charged occurrence, the story that is often not just one story but rather a number of stories that are rubbing up against one another and leaving the viewer with the vivid impression of the friction more than they impress him with a single, crystallized, orderly plot.

Venue: Finikoudes Promenade

3rd Limassol International Children's Festival

September 27th

The third annual Limassol International Children’s Festival will take place on September 27 at the Limassol Municipal Garden. The festival, aiming to promote a culture of tolerance and understanding among Limassol’s youth will see approximately 500 children of various nationalities and backgrounds take to the stage.

“We are now raising the EU generation, which interacts on a daily basis with thousands of foreign citizens in Limassol and Cyprus. We want to contribute to the development of a climate of mutual understanding in a Cyprus that is open other cultures, and establishes its position as an international commercial center,” Andreas Christou Mayor of Limassol said in a press conference to announce the festival.

Children of a total of 27 nationalities, all of whom currently reside in Cyprus, will participate in the festival performing dance or music acts.

Visitors will also get a chance to participate in a variety of creative classes including mosaics-making, stone painting, crafts, pottery and papier-mâché. There will also be an exhibition with stalls by international schools and music and dance academies.

“The main idea behind the event is to familiarize our children with a variety of cultures, languages and traditions. Visitors will see how children of different nationalities can sing and dance together as art and creativity have no barriers. We believe that events like this help people understand each other better,” said Natalia Kardash, Festival Organiser.

Time: 15:00 - 22:00

Venue: Limassol Municipal Gardens

Cyprus Ice Cream Festival

September 26th

On the occasion of the World Tourism Day, the Lefkosia Tourism Company organizes the "Cyprus Ice Cream Festival" on the 26th of September 2009. 

At the event the Cypriot Ice-cream companies will offer free ice cream to all visitors. 
The event also includes live music with the band “Midnight hour”, an exhibition of historical photographs and an entertainment program for children (magic show, face painting, drawing etc).

Time: 17:00 - 23:00

Venue: Famagusta Gate Moat

Free Entrance

The "Thirteenth"

From: Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Until: Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Once upon a time there was a beautiful kingdom. The people were happy and the king who ruled the country was strong and fair. One day, this dream place where everything seemed perfect, was invaded by dragons who drunk the water, stole the land and imprisoned the sun and the wind. Bitter years and difficult times followed.

The “Thirteenth”, the youngest of thirteen siblings, is a boy with a bright personality and good heart. Although small in size he succeeds, after many adventures, to defeat the dragons and take back the land, the water, the light and the air, the four essential elements of nature, and save the country from destruction. 

(in Greek)

Time: Starts at 11:00

Venue: Technohoros ETHAL

Entrance: €7

Antigone

September 27th

Adapted from Sophocles' classic text.

The myth of Antigone seen through the eyes of teenagers. Two young people in love come face to face with authority (parents, school, society, government) over the burial of Antigone's brother as they are forced to renegotiate their relationship and their place in society. The play is performed in Greek.

Director: Xenakis Kyriakides
Set Design: Liene Kalpisa
Choreography: Anastasia Evangelidou

Cast:
Korina Kontaxaki

Andrei Krupa

Xenakis Kyriakides

Time: 20:00 - 21:00

Venue: Theatre Antidote

Entrance: €10 / €7

Ideal Home Exhibition

From: Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Until: Sunday, October 11th, 2009

The Ideal Home Exhibition undoubtedly forms a communication platform between the thousands of visitors and the participating exhibitors. Visitors have the chance to see the latest developments in the area of Furniture, Design, Building Materials and Equipment, Heating and Cooling, Home Appliances, Property Development, and at the same time being exposed to the widest variety possible.

Cyprus State Authority Grounds, EXPO Cyprus, Nicosia (Pavilions 1,2,4,5,6,7)

Parallel to the Sound - Vision - Leisure Exhibition (Pavilion 3)

Time: 18:00 - 23:00

Venue: ExpoCyprus

Entrance: €5

Dalaras - Tzouganakis

September 26th

The most important moment of the Festival of Ayia Napa (25-27 September) will be the concert by the renowned Greek singer George Dalaras, who along with his own orchestra and the Cretan songwriter Michalis Tzouganakis, will perform many of his own well-known and loved songs, as well as traditional songs of Crete.

Time: 21:00

Venue: Ayia Napa Central Square

Free Entrance

LARNACA DRAWING MARATHON

From 22 September to 2 October the first annual LARNACA DRAWING MARATHON will take place at the Cyprus College of Art, 23 Mehmet Ali Street, Larnaca. The Marathon will run for 10 days and artists, students and anyone else interested in art can take part in the drawing sessions. Full ten days 105 euro (students 25 euro). Day rate 20 euro. For more information call Andreas 00357 99565184.

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Pantelis Thalassinos - Melina Kana

September 21st

After their collaboration last winter, which resulted in the album "Only red" and their joint appearances in Athens and Thessaloniki, the beloved songwriter Pantelis Thalassinos and the excellent singer Melina Kana are touring Greece and make a stop in Cyprus this September.

The performance is part of the Aglantzia Festival 2009.

Time: 20:45

Venue: Skali Aglantzias

Free Entrance

5th Real Estate and Property Conference

September 24th

This conference is a unique opportunity for exploring major issues and learning the latest trends relating to Cyprus and International markets. It is addressed to developers, professionals (architects, chartered surveyors, engineers), investors, consultants, analysts, operators or suppliers.

In Greek and English languages.

Time: 08:30 - 15:40

Venue: Hilton Park Hotel

E-Commerce in Cyprus

September 23rd

Laiki eBank sponsors this workshop which is aimed at Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Cyprus. Through case studies participants will learn how e-commerce can help their companies to reduce their operating costs, expand to new markets and become more competitive

Free Admission (application required). 

The presentations will be in Greek.

Time: 08:30 - 13:30

Venue: Hilton Park Hotel

Michalis Hatzigiannis in Limassol

September 16th

The Cyprus Youth Clubs Organization (KOKEN) is opening the "KOKEN Cultural Month" with a special concert of Michalis Hatzigiannis on September 16th at the Curium Ancient Theater at 9:00 pm. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the charitable organization "Make A Wish."

A limited amount of tickets are available at the offices of KOKEN in Nicosia all Musical Paradise Stores in Limassol and the Calypso Music Store in Paphos.

Time: 21:00

Venue: Curium Ancient Theater

Entrance: €35

Helena Hadjioannou

From: Friday, September 11th, 2009

Until: Friday, September 25th, 2009

Oil Paintings and Digital Artwor

I was born in Cyprus and immigrated to London UK when I was 6 years old. My early memories of Cyprus often come to the fore when I am painting. I now live part time in Cyprus and part time in Cambridge UK.

I studied Art and Design foundation diploma in Cambridge and then studied Fine Art Painting BA at Central St Martins in London and graduated 1996.

Since graduating I have exhibited in mixed shows in London, Cambridge, Ely, Halstead, Whittlesford and Cyprus. I have had solo painting exhibitions at Pelican Gallery, Clown Gallery, ArtSpace Gallery and have also had solo exhibitions at Open Studios for the past 10 years. Work sold has gone to Brazil, Belgium, Australia, China, Cyprus and in and around Cambridge.

The work in this Exhibition has been inspired by my love for Cyprus and the knowledge of its turbulent history. Colour combination, surface texture and light are elements that have been very important to me in painting and with the digital work.

Sometimes the work takes on a celebration of nature and comes directly through feelings. There are times when the work is more conceptual with some prior idea of the direction I would like the work to take.

The source of the work comes from places I have seen but it is not only about a sense of place but also about the passion I feel for nature. With its ephemeral beauty comes the reminder of our own vulnerability and a metaphor for our own inner space.

I splash, dribble, scumble and brush on layers of paint until I get a subconscious connection with the work and finally bringing it to a conclusion that is satisfying to me and hopefully can inspire others to connect with it.

The Digital work is also worked in layers using a combination of painting and photography. The work on Ancestry was for an exhibition at the Zoology Museum in Cambridge in 2008.

The exhibition will be opened by the Deputy Mayor of Larnaca Mr. Alexis Michaelides on Wednesday 11 September 2009 at 7.30 p.m.

Visiting hours

Monday – Saturday: 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Venue: Gallery Kypriaki Gonia

Impressions of Cyprus - Gilbert Wiper

From: Saturday, September 5th, 2009
Until: Monday, October 5th, 2009

Gilbert Wiper depicts his love for Cyprus in an almost tangible way. The rich use of colorful oil paint interlaced with striking light effects gives his work the quality and appeal of the great Impressionist masters of the past.

Born in 1936, Gilbert Wiper worked as a Civil Engineer until becoming a full-time painter. After training with Kenneth Webb, he was elected to the Irish School of Landscape Artists and more recently to the United Society of Artists.

Gilbert began exhibiting in major London exhibitions in 1969. By now his work can be found in the collection of a European Commissioner, local authorities, brewers and in many private collections in Belgium, Switzerland, USA, Argentina and Cyprus. His paintings have steadily increased in value.

Gilbert Wiper ran a highly successful school for adult painters. However, the weather did not suit his style of painting, so he moved to the sunshine of Cyprus.

Gilbert Wiper now lives in Polemi. He works mainly in oil. His Impressionist style reflects his love of color and texture, and is influenced by the work of Maurice de Vlaminck and Vincent van Gogh.

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Venue: Forza 9

Feel Thing

September 16

Featuring a new Cyprus-based blues band founded by bassist Nektarios Cassar and lead singer Sarah Fenwick in 2009. Some of Cyprus' best musicians are members of the band, including guitarist Georgios Solonos, and pianist Philip Zilfo.

Feel Thing was formed as a creative project to pay respect to and keep alive the great art form of the blues.

The blues express so many of life's experiences, love, joy, loss, sexual attraction, betrayal, and pain.

Feel Thing aims to open up the deeply emotional world of the blues to Cyprus music lovers.

Time: 21:00

Venue: Paradise Place - Pomos

Entrance: 10euro

The Prince of Venice (Theater - Tour)

The puppet theatre Aristo-funny that is based in Berlin has planned its fifth tour in Cyprus with its new production “The Prince of Venice”. The tour is in two parts. The first part starts on the 18th of July until the 20th of August. The play will be presented at municipalities and communities of Cyprus.

“The Prince of Venice” is a traditional fairytale from the collection of Costas Prousis that was published in Cyprus with the illustrations of Hampis Tsangaris, the well known engraver. This time it is presented in an impressive way, with wooden puppets.

Performances
18/7 Strovolos, Takis Zempilas Park, 20:30
21/7 Aradippou, Folksmuseum Costas Kaimakliotis, 20:45
24/7 Oroklini, Communal Office, 20:30
27/7 Geri, A’ Elementary School, 20:30
30/7 Limassol, Medeval Castle, 20:30
31/7 Nicosia, Phaneromeni Square, 20:30
6/8 Nicosia Theatre Ena, 20:30
18/8 Limassol Theatre Ena, 20:30

4th Mediterranean Festival of Folklore Dance

From: Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Until: Monday, September 14th, 2009

Troupes coming from 11 Mediterranean countries participate at this folklore dance festival that is organized in Larnaca for the 4th consecutive year.

The 15 troupes that participate this year are coming from Greece, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Portugal, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Russia, Slovenia, Armenia and Cyprus.

Opening ceremony on Saturday 12th September at 20:00. A parade of the folklore troupes in Athenon Avenue at 19:00.

The Festival is organized by the Cultural Heritage Association of Nicosia and the Municipality of Larnaca.

Time: 20:00 - 23:00

Venue: Finikoudes Promenade

Free Entrance

Lysistrata

September 15th

Honoring the most important contemporary poet of Cyprus, Costas Montis (1914-2004), on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of his death, the Philosophy School and the Cultural Center of the University of Cyprus present the comedy of Aristophanes «Lysistrata» in a translation to the Cypriot dialect by the great poet.(in Greek)

Time: 20:30

Venue: Cultural Centre of the University of Cyprus

Entrance: €15 / €7

Kokkina Xalia & Loukas Giorkas

September 14th

Kokkina Halia

Comprising of Alexandros Dimopoulos, Fotis Delinikolas, Lefteris Yiannopoulos and Yiorgos Papadimitrakis, is a fresh music group which made a dynamic entrance into the Greek music scene and attracted the interest of reality show X Factor's audiences and judges with their live performances. Their explosive talent and passion rouses audiences of all ages.

Following the success of 'Hartaetos', their new single 'Figame' is now topping the Greek charts.

Loukas Giorkas

The 2009 winner of the Greek X-factor. He was born in Larnaca on 18 October 1986 and won several local contests in Cyprus. He started a biology course in Patra, Greece and to his surprise, his parents entered him into the X Factor competition without him knowing. The rest is history. His first single 'Mazi' (music Giorgos Theofanous) has been released in July and is a great success. It is also rumoured that he will release a duet with Natassa Theodoridou.

Time: 21:30

Venue: 7 Seas Columbia Plaza

Entrance: 20

Yiannis Kotsiras - Rallia Christidou - Myronas Stratis

September 19th

The known Greek singer Yiannis Kotsiras returns to Cyprus this September for concerts in Nicosia and at the Medieval Castle square in Paphos.

Along with Kotsiras the young singers Rallia Christidou and Myronas Stratis, and a group of top musicians.

Time: 20:30

Venue: Orfeas Stadium

Entrance: €25

Miltiadis Paschalidis

September 16th

Concert by the popular Greek singer and songwriter Miltiadis Paschalidis with songs from his personal albums «My only home is the time», «Sunken anchors» and songs by other important composers.

Together with Miltiades Paschalidis will be Froso Stylianou and a seven-member group of musicians.

The performance is part of the Aglantzia Festival 2009.

Time: 20:45

Venue: Skali Aglantzias

Free Entrance

Glykeria - Costas Karafotis

Costas Karafotis and Glykeria are coming to Cyprus for a concert within the framework of the «Ierokipia» festival, organized by the Geroskipou Municipality for the 15th consecutive year. 

The two Greek singers will perform their own hits as well other known songs at the opening of the festival to be held on Friday, September 11 at the public square of Geroskipou.

Time: 20:00

Venue: Geroskipou Public Square

Free Entrance

Despina Olympiou

From: Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Until: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
The new music season for RED begins on the 19th of September with Despina Olympiou. 

Despina will be accompanied by the Georgia Lardou Tefkros Neocleous, Marios Charalambous Marilena Charalambidou and the musicians of RED, who promise enjoyable evenings with good Greek music.

Time: 21:30

Venue: RED Music Stage

Barney Live (Larnaca)

Come and see Barney and all his friends, for the first time ever ‘LIVE” in Cyprus he has new stories to tell and of course his famous songs which all children all over the world know and love.

The purple dinosaur along with BJ and Baby pop will travel to Cyprus and the gang are even learning Greek to perform their shows. Bring your kids to the magic world of Barney for an unforgettable time.

9 of the shows will be in Greek language and 1 show in English (in Limassol).

Nicosia:

September 6th to September 8th

Venue: Skali Aglantzias

Entrance: €35 / €45 / €55

Larnaka:

September 9th

Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre

Entrance: €35 / €45 / €55

Paphos:

September 11th

Venue: Markideio Theatre

Entrance: €35 / €45 / €55

Limassol:

September 12th to September 13th

Venue: Municipal Gardens Theater

Entrance: €35 / €45 / €55

Michalis Hatzigiannis Live

September 14th

The popular Cypriot singer and songwriter Michalis Hatzigiannis will give a big concert in Nicosia this September, which will be the last stop of his summer tour.

Time: 21:00

Venue: GSP Stadium

Entrance: €20 / €25

Paphiakos 50s Modern Jive

Sept 14

@ the Ambassador Restaurant. In addition we will be starting a Ballroom Night.  Watch this space.  Call Sylvia 99 941840

Paphos Adonis Lions Club Mini Golf Competiotion

Sept 13

At Island Cove Mini Golf at 4p.m Putter and ball provided. 8 euro per player, 5 euro for juniors. Includes course fe and competition entry. There will also be a raffle.  Winners trophies provided by Zonri, our main sponsor. All proceeds for local charities.

Cyprus Cactus Succulent Society

Sept. 13

Excursion to visit Demetra's garden at Gouri village (Nicosia district). Contact Mary Michaelides on 99-431476 or Brian Standing on 26-623016

Ban Ki Moon visit - will he or won't he?

There are rumors throughout Cyprus that a Ban Ki Moon (UN General Secretary) visit to Cyprus is imminent. However, there is no credible source to quote or reliable information to confirm such an event. 

The logic of such a visit would likely be to boost the Peace process, which of late has lost momentum somewhat.

A Government spokesman clearly stated that the General Secretary would be welcome to meet the President of the Cyprus Republic whenever he wanted to. It should also be noted that the two have already met on 2 separate occasions previously.

Cyprus Vines

Dear Cyprus Vines Members,

The wine tasting on the 5th August at Emphasis Café was well attended and I am very pleased to say that all who honoured us with their presence had a really great evening. I say this because it was almost as if I had invited you all to my home as the café is our new family business and this was our first function. Thank you all you’re your support, compliments and encouragement, this was truly appreciated. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our wine expert, George Kassianos who tirelessly gave all our members personal attention, not easy since he had to go around to each table discussing each of the 15 wines we tested!
A big thank you to the winemakers from Kolios Vineyards, Vouni Panayia Winery, Constantinou Winery, K & K Vasilikon Winery Kathikas, Aes Ambelis Winery,

Kyperounda Winery, Kamanterena Sodap, Tsalapatis Winery, Ezousa Winery, Fikardos Winery, Tsangarides Winery and Tsiakkas Winery for their support.

We are in the process of organsing our next events. It’s been difficult to get a date for September as this is a very busy month for our winemakers.

Our next wine tasting will be beginning of October, and for November we are planning a special event in Limassol. As most of our members are in Paphos there will be an option for transport to Limassol. We will let you have the details as soon as we can. 

I would like to inform all our members of two events which will take place this month. Both are fundraisers for very worthy causes and even though they do not have anything to do with the wine club it would be great if we could support them. 

Friends' Hospice Paphos - Day of Beauty

Saturday, 5 September

10 am - 5 pm

At the Old Ottoman Baths (Xamam)

(Above Main Town Car Park, Ktima)

Facials, manicures, pedicures, massage, hair treatment, makeup, reflexology, osteopathy and more

Book any 4 treatments at 10 euro each and get one free

Also: stalls, clothes, refreshments, tombola

Information: 26 91 16 41

CANCER PATIENTS SUPPORT GROUP – FUNDRAISER

Join us for a special “High Tea” at Emphasis Café . Enjoy home baked cakes, traditional scones, sandwiches and pastries served with endless cups of tea or coffee.

Date: Wednesday, 16th September 2009

Time: 4pm

Price: 10 euro

All are welcome. Strictly reservations only. Please call Dolly on 99880097 or Chris on 99528022 for bookings and more information

That’s all for now, we will be in touch soon.

Regards to all

Christallo Costi

Cyprus Vines Club

Vakia Stavrou "Into the Seas of Songs, a Journey"

The concert is a part of a musical voyage among various countries and cultures with a common characteristic: the sea. Songs from Brazil, Argentina, Cyprus, Italy, Greece and Portugal, an inspired repertoire, carefully selected from the performer, already presented in concerts in the city of Paris at Theatre de L' Isle St Louis, Theatre de la Vieille Grille and in London, at the Hellenic Centre.

The distinguished greek cypriot singer and songrwriter Vakia Stavrou, accompanied by her trio of excellent cypriot musicians, is guiding the public through a musical voyage, into the songs of Carlos Gardel, Astor Piazzola, Nino Rota , Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vamvakaris, Papaionnou, and so many others, to the beautiful sounds of Fados, Tarantellas, Tangos, Rebetiko, Bossa Nova and performs with brio or great sensitivity the genuine character of the songs mentioned.

Joy and nostalgia, happiness or sadness, love or hate, desillusion or not, but certainly deep and true feelings.. this is the main idea of this repertoire. In two words, a unique blend of different sounds and songs, that time has never touched, still shining through their wonderful and strong melodies, still up to date with their meaningfull lyrics.

Vakia Stavrou, a singer and songwriter, after finishing her studies at the Jazz Studio in Belgium and later on at the Conservatoire of Prague in Czech Republic, where she studied Voice on Jazz and Contemporary repertoires, continuing on the same time her studies on Classical Guitar, she was offeres a contract from SONY BMG Records in Athens and she made her debut in discography by performing two songs on an album called " Helidonia tis Vrohis" ( Sparrows of the Rain) of the composer Giorgos Andreou and the poet Dionisis Karatzas. Vakia was a new voice among the other participants of the album: Marios Frangoulis, Tania Tsanaklidou, Eleni Tsaligopoulou and Dimitris Mbassis.

Following was her first personal EP, with the title " O.H. E" which included also the hit "Sozinha" written by Vakia herself in Portuguese. Meanwhile, she collaborated in various concerts in Greece, Cyprus and France as a soloist, with Fivos Delivorias, Marios Frangoulis and Deborah Myers, Vasilis Lekkas and Francis Lalanne.

Recently, Vakia Stavrou presented a number of concerts of an international repertoire at the Theatre de L'Isle St Louis and the Theatre de La Vieille Grille in Paris as well as at the Hellenic Centre in London, warmly received by both audiences. The Greek culture magazine "Athinorama" described her as "a breath taking voice that moves the audiences at once" and also the greek newspaper "Kathimerini" wrote "a performer with great vocal abilities, with a world music's sound".

Vakia Stavrou is recording now the songs of her new album which will be out very soon, and she will be performing in solo concerts, scheduled already for Paris, London and Lisbon by December 2009.

Vakia Stavrou: Singing / guitar/ research and selection of repertoire
Marios Takoushis: piano, arrangements
Irineos Koulouras: double bass
Giorgos Koulas: drums, rhythmic section

Nicosia:

September 15th

Venue: Pallas

Time: 20:30

Entance: €15 / €10

Limassol:

September 16th

Venue: Rialto

Time: 20:30

Entance: €15 / €10

Party Animals

Over the past five years, Cypriot choreographer Lia Haraki has created with her company Pelma a comprehensive body of work that moved away from its more formal, movement based origins into new territories of contemporary dance theatre, embracing storytelling and popular culture. All throughout the body of work a distinctive personal signature is shown- a generous love for the human, a preference for the physical as means of expression and a genuine sense of humor and self-relativism.

The central underlying theme of her work seems to be the quest to understand our human identity. A journey which often resembles a balancing act between the comic and the tragic.

Party Animals is the second of a series of new works in which Lia Haraki explores how our personal identity is unconsciously influenced by and built on shared conventional images and references. In Pretendance, a duet with Alexander Michael, they gave a humorous, self-relativising view on their career as professional dancers. In Party Animals they open up their creative dialogue, inviting Ariana Marcoulides as a third performer and the audience to assist at a party. - Guy Cools, April 2007

In the piece the human being is seen as a social animal, using body language to communicate. I am looking at how gesture, movement and vocal sound acquire meaning and symbolic value through human expression and at the same time provide interesting choreographic material

As Desmond Morris mentions on human body language:
‘Our body language...has remained untouched by the advance of civilization. To watch it, is to witness a fascinating human ballet of gestures and expressions, of postures and movements, an every day ballet in which the performers need no training.' - Lia Haraki

Lia Haraki

Lia Haraki (born Limassol, Cyprus) works as a choreographer and performer with her company .pelma.lia haraki. She Studied at the Laban Centre (BA dance theatre) City University in London and continued working as a performer with various companies in Athens for five years. Her work has been presented in European fetivals (Aerowaves Festival London, Tanec Praha Festival, Julidans Aerodance 2004/2005, Kleines Haus Dresden, Euro-scene Leipzig 2004/2005, Kalamata International festival, other) and has won awards (Cyprus Dance platform 2003/2005). She has a close collaboration with dramaturge Guy Cools and visual artist Polys Peslikas. She was the first scholarship recipient from Cyprus for the Dance Web Programme of the Impuls Tanz Festival in Vienna in 2003. In 2005 she initiated the creation of Dance House Lemesos, for which she is the president of the board and a founding member, representing Cyprus in the European networks Dance Web-Europe and Aerowaves. Lia is teaching technique and choreography at the University of Nicosia in the BA Dance course. In 2007 she has been voted by the public as ‘creator of the year' in the Madame Figaro Awards.

Alexander Michael

Alexander Michael began his formal training at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre, where he studied. While in Toronto, he had an opportunity to perform with some of the leading choreographers in the area, including David Earl, Tricia Beatty, Danny Grossman, and Newton Moraes. In 1997, he moved to New York on a full Coca Cola scholarship to the distinguished Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. He was the principal of the Graham Ensemble, and has performed with Pascal Rioult, Megatron, and Maher Benham. An injury led him away from the dance world and towards a successful international modeling career. Upon returning to Cyprus, Alexander began dancing again. He had a fruitful collaboration with Lia Haraki appearing in many of her productions, as well as Alexandra Waierstall, Christodoulos Panayiotou, Chorotheatro Omada Pente, Karolina Constantinou and others. His choreographic career began with "Piazzolla Meditteraneo," a series of duets performed with live music. This led to a collaboration with Jeunesses Musicales, under which he has shown his work. He soon followed with his first entry at the 2005 Contemporary Dance Platform and has been a permanent part of the Cypriot dance scene in the past four years as a dancer and choreographer.

Ariana Markoulides

Ariana graduated from Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance in 2004 with a degree in Dance Performance. She returned to Cyprus in August 2004 and up to August 2007 took part in a number of performances in Cyprus and abroad with local dance companies such as .pelma.lia haraki, Solipsism, Interact, Chorotheatro Omada Pente, Diastasi, and a production with the Cyprus State Theatre. She was assistant choreographer to Antonio Collandrea in December 2006 for the dance company DanceCyprus. During this period she attended workshops with Chris Harring, Lin Snelling and Guy Cools, Machi Lindhal, Kurt Koegel.

Ariana is currently in the second year of studies for a Masters in Contemporary Dance Education in Frankfurt am Main. In March 2009 she participated for the first time as a creator of the piece, "Fellow People" with Katja Mustonen, in the Cyprus Dance Platform.

Polys Peslikas

Polys Peslikas (born 1973) is a visual artist who works with painting and photography. Since 1996 he presents his work in Cyprus and abroad. He is part of the creative team of the magazine Isterografo (Fileleftheros). He has also collaborated with various Cypriot choreographers as an art director.

Larnaka

September 26th, 2009

Venue: Larnaca Municipal Theater

Time: 20.30

Entance: €15 / €10

Limassol

From: Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Until: Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Venue: Rialto

Time: 20.30

Entance: €15 / €10

Nicosia:

From: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Until: Sunday, October 4th, 2009

Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre

Time: 20.30

Entance: €15 / €10

Umoja "The Spirit of Togetherness"

The Spirit of Togetherness is a pulsating musical celebration of South African song and dance. From the potent rhythms of tribal music to the intricate steps of gumboot dancing; from the foot stomping jazz of Sophiatown to the inspirational full-throated joy of Gospel; and the powerful pounding energy of Kwaito and Pantsula. With a cast of 40 of South Africa 's brightest and most versatile young performers, singers, dancers, drummers and marimba players, UMOJA - The Spirit of Togetherness is a joyous celebration of dynamic talent, thrilling energy, great voices and sensual dancing sweeping across the bright and vibrant South African traditional musical landscape.

Nicosia:

September 9

Venue: Amphitheater of School for Blind

Time: 20:30

Entrance: 18 + 12 euro

Limassol:

September 11th

Venue: Municipal Gardens Theater

Time: 20:30

Entrance: 18 + 12 euro

Paphos:

September 12th

Venue: Medieval Paphos Castle

Time: 20:30

Entrance: 18 + 12 euro

Aida Gomez - "Carmen"

Carlos Saura's muse and soloist of the Ballet Nacional de Espana, Aida Gomez, and the Compania De Danza Espanola present, under the direction of Emilio Sagi, this amazing production of flamenco music and dance.

After a triumphant premier at the International Festival in Jerez, Spain, the musical, ‘Carmen', has been a huge success in Japan and Taiwan and continues to thrill audiences in Europe, Mexico and the US.

Carlos Saura's muse, Aida Gomez, plays the leading role in this amazing production. A dancer and choreographer, Aida Gomez has for many years, worked as the Artistic Director of Spain's National Ballet (Ballet Nacional de Espana).

The musical's Director, Emilio Sagi, is also the Artistic Director of Teatr Zarzuela and Teatro Teal of Madrid.

The most important objective of the production is to offer audiences a different interpretation of this already well-known story. Unique body language, movement, faces that mirror the soul, the music, choreography, costumes and special lighting effects, all combine in a very special way, to transport the viewers to a different era, keeping their interest alive and focused from the beginning to end.

The charismatic Aida Gomez interprets the role of Carmen perfectly, combining her flamenco dancing abilities with her knowledge of classical dance.

The story portrays a sensual and provocative woman in love. Filled with tension and passion, she is determined to do whatever it takes, "because", as Aida Gomez says, "there is no life without love".

Aida Gomez
Aida was born in Madrid, Spain, where she began her dance studies. She joined the National Ballet Company under the auspices of Antonio El Ballarin and performed many leading roles.

In 1989 she played Dona Ines in Miguel Narros, DonJuan, with choreography by Jose Antonio. The production was also presented in Moscow and St.Petersburg. Joaquim Cortes included her as featured artist on his 1996 European and US tour which visited the Royal Albert Hall in London and Radio City in New York among other top venues. She also collaborated with Maurice Bejart's company as a teacher and at the Rudra School.

In 1997 she inaugurated Madrid's Teatro Real with her production of Falla's El Samrero de Tres Picos, for which she was awarded the Max Scenic Art Prize for best female dancer. After forming her own company, the Spanish Ministry of Culture selected her as Artistic Director and she has become the youngest ever Director at the Spanish National Ballet. That year she performed her choreography of Vicente Amino's ‘Poela' and was invited to tour with the Andalusian Dance Company.

In 2000 she presented new works, among which ‘Carmen' by Jose Antonio. In 2001 she had mounted her own production company while rehearsing with her own troupe, for the debut of Salome directed by Carlos Soura. The project also gave rise to a film which won the Best Artistic Contribution prize of Montreal's International Film Festival. She is currently combining Master Classes at the Malaga and Cordoba conservatories with her company's tours and rehearsals for the premiere of her next work ‘Carmen' to be directed by Emilio Sagi.

Casting
Artistic Director: AIDA GOMEZ
Director: EMILIO SAGI
Choreographer: AIDA GOMEZ
Music Director: JOSE ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ
Composer: JOSE A.RODRIGUEZ - (Original music G. Bizet)
Bizet Orchestrate: MIGUEL ROO
Lighting Designer: NICOLAS FIELCHEL
Costumes: MIGUEL CRESPI
Assistants: MONTSE VINCEL, ROCIO MUNOS
Ballet Master: PABLO SAVOYE
Carmen: AIDA GOMEZ
Don Jose: JOSE HUERTAS
Escamillo: CHRISTIAN LOZANA
Lillas Pastia: EDUARDO CARANZA
Manuelita: MONTAE VINDEL
Zuniga: FERMIN CALVA DE MOA, MAXIMILLIANO REBMAN

Dancers: Maximilliano Rebman, Rocio Munoz, Juan Carlos Sanchez, Sasa Martin, Francisco Margado, Barbara Moreno, Daniel Vegas, Maria Alonzo, Carlos Rodriguez, Yolanda Britere, Emilio Sertano, Yolanda Murillo, David Martin, Maria Jimenez, Rocia Osuna, Lola Salvador.

Nicosia:

September 8th

Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre

Time: 20:30

Entrance: €18 / €12

Limassol:

September 10th

Venue: Rialto

Time: 20:30

Entrance: €18 / €12

Human Voice

Musicians
Soloist: Katerina Miná, soprano
Conductor: Orlando Jopling
Stage Director: Stuart Barker
Stage & Costume Designer: Andy Bargilly
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
Programme
D. Milhaud: Le boeuf sur la toit
A. Roussel : Le marchand de sable qui passe
F. Poulenc: "La Voix Humaine" (One-act Opera for one character, Libretto by Jean Cocteau)

D. Milhaud: Le boeuf sur la toit

Programme

Darius Milhaud is especially recognized for his striking, yet diverse output, which encompasses a variety of genres and styles. He is also known for his involvement in Les Six and his experimentation with polytonality and jazz. During the First World War, Milhaud served as an attaché at the French delegation in Rio de Janeiro. After the war, Milhaud returned to Paris, and still inspired by the Latin American music, he composed Le boeuf sur le toit (The Bull on the Roof), after a popular Brazilian song. As the composer confessed, "I couldn't help but assembling popular melodies, tangos, sambas and fado and transcribing them with a rondo-like theme that would recur between each successive pair". Milhaud subtitled the work, "Cinéma-Symphonie", as he believed it would be used by Charlie Chaplin in one of his films. Instead, it was used by Jean Cocteau in an absurd stage production with acrobats, and clowns from the Médrano Circus.

A. Roussel : Le marchand de sable qui passe

Even though Albert Roussel is not as famous as his contemporaries, Debussy or Ravel, he was quite prolific in his output, which combined both traditional and progressive elements. Reflecting Roussel's early style, Marchand de sable qui passe (The Sandman) Op. 13, was composed in 1908, two years after the composer's First Symphony and shortly after Roussel's marriage to Blanche Preisach. Arranged for the uncustomary instrumentation of string quartet, harp, flute, clarinet and horn, the work included incidental music from a tale by George Jean-Aubry. Unlike Roussel's large-scale works, the four-movement Op. 13 is wonderful in its textural simplicity and strong contrapuntal elements. A work of unsophisticated beauty and lyricism, the work also reveals the influence of Debussy's L'après midi d'un faun, as well as D' Indy's use of thematic recurrence as a means of uniting all the movements.

F. Poulenc: La Voix Humaine

Synopsis:

A young woman (simply referred to as Elle) answers the phone and begins a conversation with her lover of five years. He has abandoned her and is to marry another woman the following day. This is the last time they will speak to each other. During the conversation we learn that the woman has tried to commit suicide. The phone service in Paris being notoriously poor during that era, they are interrupted several times during the agonizing conversation. She veers from hysteria to calm running through every emotion. Fear, incoherence, suffering, lies fill the conversation, but the essential truths are never spoken... finally the receiver drops lifelessly to the ground and the connection is broken. She wraps the flex around her neck and goes to bed whispering words of love into the earpiece.

Overview:

"This ‘lyrique tragedy in one act', as the composer himself termed it, brings together a number of elements that are by nature anti-theatrical. Yet we are indeed dealing with an opera here. This forty-minute ‘drama of the ego' à la française depicts a character living through her drama of desperation in a situation produced by modern life, since there is no letter, no real encounter, but a virtual confrontation through the medium of the telephone, which has become an explosive device, the means both of connecting and of splitting up with the loved one, tenuous thread destined to be broken. The orchestra constitutes a tapestry of sound whose role is to convey the emotional climate and to increase dramatic density while at the same time creating unifying elements by playing on recurrent motifs. The entire musical structure is organised around a series of dramatic ‘phases' (the lie, the poisoning, etc.)"

Nicosia:

September 27

Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre

Time: 20:30

Entrance: €12 / €7

Limassol:

September 28

Venue: Rialto

Time: 20:30

Entrance: €12 / €7

Dulce Pontes - "Moments"

The world renowned singer Dulce Pontes will give two performances in Cyprus within the framework of the Kypria Festival. 

Over the years DULCE PONTES has evolved into a renowned star of World Music, but more than anyone in this genre, Dulce is a diva – like a Lusitanian Callas. Her awe-inspiring voice is unmistakable and her versatile appeal is universal.

Dulce was born in 1969 in Montijo, in the vicinity of Lisbon. A young Dulce was introduced to the Portuguese Fado tradition by her uncle Carlos Pontes, Fado singer and a lover of bullfights. At the age of seven she began studying piano at the National Conservatory of Music in Lisbon, and it was here that her curiosity for music was aroused, and she acquired an insatiable instinct to research music which would eventually lead her to the multifaceted international career she possesses today.

Experimenting with her vocal qualities, Dulce made her professional debut as a singer after entering a competition in her hometown at the age of 18. She soon became an actress in Portuguese television and theater and in 1991 she won the national song festival with her song ‘Lusitana Paixão’ (‘Lusitanian Passion’). A year later her first record came out, Lusitana. In 1993, with her record Lagrimas (Tears), Dulce set out on her own course. Although she was considered by many as a potential successor to Amália Rodrigues, the internationally admired Portuguese Fado singer who died in 1999, Fado was just one of the elements that she was interested in. Today, the breadth of Dulce’s twenty-year career attests to her innate and enterprising search for new directions to express herself musically.

Dulce burst onto the World Music scene with the song ‘Canção do Mar’ – a kind of folk aria, rich with vast and dramatic minor chords that served as a backdrop to the sweeping power of her supremely emotional voice. Included on the album, Lágrimas, which became one of the best-selling records of all time in Portugal, this song appeared on the soundtrack of the 1996 Hollywood film Primal Fear, and is to this day Dulce’s instantly recognizable and world-known trademark song.

Considered the most adventurous of all Portuguese singers involved in Fado's current renaissance, Dulce is regarded as the one who defines its survival by respectfully stretching its boundaries. A musician, songwriter and singer, her work blends traditional Fado with contemporary styles and eagerly searches out new forms of musical expression. Dulce constructed her own identity by expanding the concept, rediscovering many long forgotten popular tunes, introducing new instruments and arrangements, and finding use for many allegedly obsolete musical instruments.

With her global success, Dulce became a citizen of the world. Spain, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Italy, the United States, Japan, Brazil, Dulce was everywhere, singing in a strange language on the stage, and achieving the miracle of proving that great music is a universal language. Her inimitable voice cannot be categorized within any style that limits her; it knows no national boundaries that can stop her. Her voice and singing are her very own style and, for that reason it is a style that is unique and unmistakable.

Through her career, Dulce Pontes released several records of Fado and Portuguese folk music, but expanded beyond the boundaries of Portuguese music. Her artistic explorations know no geographical or cultural borders. Her work is inspired and influenced not only by Iberian musical tradition, but also Arabic, African, Brazilian and Bulgarian. She sings mostly in her native Portuguese, but also in Spanish, Galician, Mirandese, Italian, English and Greek.

Invitations from international music stars for collaborations and her participation in concerts and recordings came of her versatility and fame. She has performed with Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, the Spanish tenor José Carreras, the Brazilians Simone, Cesaria Evora from Cape-Verde, the Brazilian Caetano Veloso, the Spanish bagpipe player Carlos Nuñez, and The Chieftains from Ireland. She has performed with George Dalaras, collaborated with Stefanos Korkolis, and the Greek singer Eleftheria Arvanitaki for whom she composed a song for her album Broadcast. Dulce’s 2003 album Focus is the fruit of collaboration with Italian film composer Ennio Morricone, on which she vocally interpreted his famous compositions, as well as some works that he created especially for her.

As a performer - singer and dancer - Dulce is dramatic and expressive - on stage she plays the piano, dons ankle bells, singing phrases and executing dance moves that evoke all at once, Celtic, flamenco, Arabic, Gypsy, and Indian music - a total theatrical performance. Dulce’s career has seen her perform countless international tours, singing on all the stages of the world and in 2007 Dulce Pontes became the first Portuguese artist on the mythic Carnegie Hall’s stage in New York City where more than 2500 people paid her tribute with a standing ovation.

In 2008 this versatile and prolific artist celebrated the twenty-year anniversary of her career and her latest work has been in the Top 20 of the World Music Charts Europe for the last two consecutive months. Her new album Momentos, which should be released by the end of the year will contain previously unreleased songs and new versions of songs recorded through her career in many locations around the world. The tour "Momentos" will start in the spring of 2009. 

You can buy tickets from the following locations

Nicosia
Strovolos Municipal Theatre: 22-313010
Megaland Diagoras Avenue: 22-456622
Megaland Ledras: 22-670338
Musical Paradise: 22-750505

Lemesos
158 Irinis Street: 25878744
Rialto Theatre: 7777 7745
Brent Cross Anexartisias: 25-378344
Brent Cross Makariou: 25-747814
Musical Paradise Makariou: 25-822380
Musical Paradise Kolonakiou: 25-324025

Larnaca
Larnaca Municipal Theatre: 24-665795
Accapella Music Store: 24-664165

Pafos
Municipal Information Centre: 80008181

Kalypso Music Store: 26-949296

Nicosia:

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Time: 20:30

Venue: D'Avila Moat

Entrance: €18 / €12 (Students,Soldiers,Pensioners) / €9 (Children)

Paphos: 

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Time: 20:30

Venue:Medieval Paphos Castle

Entrance: €18 / €12 (Students,Soldiers,Pensioners) / €9 (Children)