The "Epitafios" of Yannis Ritsos set to music by the great Greek composer. The work that opened the way for the world to commune with Poetry, through traditional, folk and classical elements of music. The arrangement of "Epitafius" for guitar by the acclaimed soloist Iakovos Kolanian, which was greeted with enthusiasm by M. Theodorakis characterizing this particular arrangement as the closest to the spirit of the work.
A meeting – station for Greek culture: Mikis Theodorakis and Yiannis Ritsos. The Epitaph of Yannis Ritsos set to music by the great Greek composer. The work that opened the way for the world to commune with Poetry, through traditional, folk and classical elements of music.
Meeting two: The arrangement of the Epitaph for guitar by the acclaimed soloist Iakovos Kolanian, which was greeted with enthusiasm by Mikis Theodorakis, characterizing this particular arrangement as the closest to the spirit of the work.
Meeting three: Pemi Zouni and Iakovos Kolanian. Two acclaimed artists in the field of theater and music converse, complement each other and discover common areas of their aesthetics and education, presenting a unique proposal, a harmonious marriage of Speech and Music.
The theatrical interpretation of the eight poems set to music by Mikis Theodorakis alternates with the musical interpretation, in the unique arrangement for guitar by Iakovos Kolanian.
The poems that were not included in the eight songs by M. Theodorakis are performed by both artists together. Here Iakovos Kolanian performs compositions by:
-Leo Brouwer (“Un dia de Noviembre”)
-Fernando Sor (“Largo”)
-Francisco Tarrega (“Recuerdos de la Alhambra”)
-Jorge Cardoso (“Milonga”)
-Traditional Armenian (Noubar-Noubar)
-Frederic Chopin (“Valse No 2”) and
-J. S. Bach (“Chaconne”)
-Augustin Barrios (La cathedral)