:: LOS MARIACHI
The music of 'Los Mariachi' has its roots in the 19th
century Mexico and more accurately, in the village of
Halisko during the years of the french emperor, Maximilian.
According to tradition, their name comes from the french
word 'marriage' which means wedding; it was given to
the Mexican musicians by the frenchmen, who were watching
them perform in local weddings. Their music and lyrics
describe life in the country, the people's sorrow and
joy, and especially their love towards nature, earth
and love itself. This mexican tradition will live on
through the simple but melodic music of 'Los Mariachi'.
This famous group will present the mexican musical heritage
in Cyprus. 'Los Mariachi Sol Latino' consists of eight
musicians and four dancers.
:: SEVASTOUPOLIS CONTEMPORARY
DANCE THEATRE
One of the most talented and famous artistic groups
but also, the only theatre in the world that is based
on the 'Ball' technique. Creator and artistic director
of the group is the director and choreographer Vandim
Elisavor. The group consists of 45 talented dancers
that master the unique and amazing technique of contemporary
dance. Amongst them are: Nina Marseva (principal choreographer),
Dennis Elizapov (choreographer & director) and Sergei
Grinev (assistant choreographer). Most of the soloists
are winners in International Ballroom Competitions in
Moscow, St. Petersburg, London, Berlin, etc. The Sevastoupolis
contemporary dance theatre has toured over the world,
in Germany, Belgium, Norway, Austria, Holland and Poland.
Their repertoire includes all kinds of contemporary
styles, from Viennese Waltzes to Tango Argentine and
Latin-American dances. During the last years they have
presented several impressive works like "Carmen",
"Love Story", "An Argentinean Tango"
and "Spring Walk". Their last production "The
hunchback of Notre Dame" received positive critics.
:: JOSE FERNANDES
One of Latin music's most important performers; originally
from Spain, with a distinctive, rich in 'Latin color'
voice. A great guitarist, but also an incredible dancer.
During these past few years, this unique artist has
successfully toured and performed at the most important
festivals. Combining Latin and Arabic sounds, his music
is considered both excellent and original. The high
sales of his newly released cd, show that he is already
well known and loved by the Arabic people. Warner Brothers
Company, showed remarkable interest in this unique work
and released the cd all over the world. This is the
first time the artist comes to perform with his band
in Cyprus.
:: ESPERIA DANCE COMPANY
It is a tribute to Spain, which is the born place of
the Balletto dell'Esperia, before the Company moved
to Italy. As a stylized introduction the performance
starts with the "7th Danze Lorchiane", dedicated
to a great Andalusian poet created on traditional music
elaborated by the same F.Garcia Lorca and performed
by Paco de Lucia. In the second part Spain is represented
by seven different symbols drawn from seven icons that
follow closely the picassian style. The tower, the sun,
the eye, the horse, the bull, the mouth and the moon.
The performance is the result of the perception of different
realities interpretated in a personal vision of the
actor, this results from a choreography of lyrical shades,
hints of irony but also an affectionate caricature of
this marvelous country. It is also a musical journey
trough pieces that go from the melodies of De Falla
to the vibrant flamenco of Estrella Morente, from the
"coplas" to "pasodobles" to arrive
at the Arabic andalusian music of Calamus. The entire
ballet develops in the context of an imaginary landscape
where the constant element is the presence of a mysterious
character who speaks of a post common to all the Mediterranean
civilizations: the old peasant woman it is these characters
that "move the strings" of the performance,
both as spectators and to assist the telling of forgotten
tales.
:: "THE FAIRYTALES
OF A VOICE"
Is a musical journey between Greece and universality
that was presented by Alkistis Protopsalti at The Athens
Music Hall in 2002. A huge production left its mark,
intense presence and success, forever. The artist, herself,
describes this show as a come-together of her personal
favorite tunes. Including songs by I.Guelfucci, A.L.Weber,
G.Bregovic, N.Antypas, D.Galani, S.Kraounakis, Th. Mikroutsikos,
Evanthia Remboutsika, M.Hadjidakis. In 'The Fairytales
of a Voice', Alkistis Protopsalti's 'Doric' voice becomes
the uniting link between Greek Music, the international
cinematography and musical theatre.
CHRISTMAS AT THE "MUSICALS"
Straight from London's West End, one of the biggest
production companies suggests "Christmas at the
Musicals" for the season's events of the Limassol
European Festival. This program was presented at the
famous Barbican Hall last year. Five distinguished soloists
accompanied by a great pianist will perform songs like:
I could have danced all night, The Phantom of the opera,
Our kind of love, as well as Christmas melodies, like:
O Holy Night, When a Child is Born, We need a little
Christmas, and many more.
:: THE STORY OF IMAGE THEATRE
The story of IMAGE starts in 1989. Alexander Cihar and
Eva Asterova left their engagements in another theatre
in order to create a theatre company according to their
own ideas; a theatre based on the synthesis of black
theatre, dance, modern jazz and pantomime. A theatre
that would give its audience cultivated entertainment,
enjoyment of good music and beautiful dance and - last
but not least - a good dose of liberating laughter.
Despite problems with finance, space and technical equipment
at the beginning, the dream became true in the course
of few months. Nowadays the Theatre IMAGE is a living
organism and its work has always stimulated the members
of the ensemble to further activities. Besides its regular
shows on the home stage as well as engagements in Europe.
Results of the endless sources of inspiration and creativity
of the team of authors are shows like: "Jazzmine
Stories", "Fancy", "Night Flight",
"Professor Prazak's Cabinet of Curiosities and
Miracles". The Story of IMAGE does not finish yet.
And you will help to write the next chapter.
:: VIVALDI ORCHESTRA
The Russian Academic State Chamber Orchestra "Vivaldi"
was founded on the 5th of April 1989. Prior to this
orchestra was the orchestra of the female conservatory
San Peita conducted by Antonio Vivaldi. The "Vivaldi"
chamber orchestra consists of 18 young ladies who are
graduates of the Moscow Conservatory. The orchestra's
repertoire is vast and consists of more than 500 works
by composers of various countries and eras starting
from the Baroque era (A. Scarlatti, Bocherini) and finishing
with the era of Avant Garde music (Britten, Bartok,
Snitke, Copland). Vivaldi's works occupy a special place
of course. The orchestra also interprets regular works
by Viennese musicians as well as many other miniatures.
:: CARMINA BURANA - Performed by the Orchestra
and the Choir of St. Petersburg
A group o fLatin, 13th century songs, written by the
famous German composer Carl Orff, for soloists or choir.
The title of the play refers to the Bavarian monastery
of Benedictbueren, where the original manuscript was
found. It was presented for the first time in Frankfurt
in 1937.
