On September 9, 2024, the Municipalities of Antiparos and Paros, with the support of the Friends of Paros and Antiparos, will be hosting an opera gala at the archaeological site of the Temple of Apollo at Despotiko. The aim is to raise public awareness about the significance of this site and give people the opportunity to take ownership of it.
Soprano Myrsini Margariti and pianist Dimitris Yakas will be performing classical repertoire and Greek music (see full program bellow). The concert will commence at 8 pm and is expected to last for an hour and a half.
Due to preservation reasons, only 300 attendees will be accommodated. Access to Despotiko will be from Agios Yorgos in Antiparos between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. The round-trip transportation cost is 10 euros per person. To attend the event, registration is mandatory by submitting the form below.
Upon registration, you will receive a personal confirmation, which must be presented before boarding the boats to Despotiko. This confirmation is essential for entry to the concert venue. Only the first 300 registrations will be accepted. Additionally, we encourage you to consider supporting the excavations at this site, as financial contributions are vital for the ongoing excavations of this historical treasure.
Your contributions can be made to the Friends of Paros and Antiparos account, at Alpha Bank, with IBAN GR8101406250625002002002615.
A bus will depart from the port of Parikia at 17:30, bound for Agios Georgios in Antiparos. The cost of the return ticket is €10. Please call the phone number below to book your seat on the bus.
The organizing committee
Contact telephone: 2284028337 – 11:00-13:00 working days
We are no longer accepting registrations for this event as it is fully booked..
PROGRAM
9 September 2024
Myrsini Margariti – Soprano
Dimitris Yakas – Piano
W. A. Mozart: Porgi Amor (Contessa/ Le nozze di Figaro)
G. Puccini: “O mio babbino caro” – Lauretta/ Gianni Schicchi
Ch. Gounod: “Je veux vivre” – Juliette/ Romeo et Juliette
G. Verdi: La Traviata – Prelude to Act III (Solo piano)
G. Puccini: Vissi d’arte (Tosca’s aria from the opera of the same name)
G. Puccini: Si mi chiamano Mimi (Mimi/La Boheme)
F. Lehar: “Meine Lippen sie kuessen so heiss” – Giuditta
F. Lehar: Entr’acte ( The Merry Widow)
J. Massenet: Le Cid – Aragonaise (solo piano)
Μ. Ravel: Vocalise etude en forme de Habanera
A. L. Weber: “Think of me” – Christine/ Phantom of the opera
Fr. Loewe: “I could have danced all night” – My fair Lady
K. Weil : “Youkali”, “Je ne t’aime pas”, “Speak low”
A. Roberts & D. Fischer: Amado mio
E. Satie: Gymnopedie Nr. 1 (solo piano)
K. Giannidis: “how sorry I am”, “Last night”, “You’ll come back”
M Suyul: “You should have come for a while”
T. Moraki: “What is this thing called love”
(Hadjidakis: Across the murky river, Theodorakis: Marina)
Duration: around 70-75 minutes of music
If there is anyone who cannot attend short notice, I would be happy and would love to take 2 spots from you. Thank you!
If there is 1 spare ticket that someone returns, I am ready to attend at short notice and would love to do so!
Good evening , I would like to book 2 tickets for the Opera Gala in Despotiko on the 9 th september. Thank you .
The event is fully booked. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Hello how can I book two tickets to the opera?
Hello I would like to book two tickets for the opera
Hello .I would like to book 2 seats for the Gala concert .
I registered online the first day it was announced but i never got a confirmation .
Thank you very much
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Kalispera I would like to reserve 4 tickets please. I have attended the tour of Despotiko and may be a member. How to I become a member if not already. Efharisto.
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I would sincerely like to attend and would like to register for a ticket for myself, 1 person, please. With hope and gratitude!
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I would like to book 6 places for the opera on 9th September on Despotiko.
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Rose-Marie
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Can you please confirm that I have booked 2 tickets for the opera.
Hello Liam
If you have received a personal email confirmation, you have reserved your place!
I would like to book 2 places for the opera on 9th September on Despotiko.
Thank you
Liam Dornan
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Thank you for this opportunity
Me and my friends Annelise would love to come
I look at Despotico every day when I am here 7-8 months a year, So it would be wonderful to attend this
Best regards Marit
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Good evening. I would like to book 4 places for the Opera Gala in Despotiko on the 9th September for 4 members of my family. I have send the names in the form. I hope it will be accepted. Thanks a lot and best regards.
Hello Brigitte.
You should have received 4 different confirmations. If not, check also your spam folder. Another reason for not getting the confirmations would be a wrong email address entered in the form.
Thank You!