With his ballet Farewell, the Cypriot composer Savvas Savva pays tribute to the hero Grigoris Afxentiou. One of the most beloved trumpet concertos to public, critics and soloists alike is the brilliant and virtuosic masterpiece by contemporary Armenian composer Alexander Arutunian. Its unrestrained rhythmic energy and the characteristic colours of its melodic lines, elements of Armenian folk music, will certainly dazzle music lovers. Brahms’s 2nd Symphony is often compared to Beethoven’s “Pastoral” for its prevalent tranquility, joy, optimism and high spirits.
S. SAVVA: Three movements from the ballet Farewell
Al. Gr. ARUTIUNIAN: Trumpet concerto in A-flat major
J. BRAHMS: Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 73
Soloist: Sokratis Anthis (trumpet)
Conductor: Alkis Baltas
Supporters: Pafos Municipality
In collaboration with the Οrganization “European Capital of Culture – Pafos 2017”.
Event Information
Pafos: Thursday 26 March 2015
Markideion Theatre, 20:30
Lefkosia: Friday 27 March 2015
Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 20:30
