In this concert, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents the more academic or serious side of Mikis Theodorakis through two of his own works as well as a Suite written by maestro Baltas based on melodies penned by this great Greek composer. The story of Oedipus Rex concerned Theodorakis not once but twice, with his signature on two manuscripts deriving their subject matter and title from Sophocles’ tragedy of the same title. The first work, presented in this concert, was initially written in 1948, with the composer using material from two previous works of his own: the Sextet and the third part of his Symphony in three parts. Ten years later, in 1958, he reviewed the musical text, with the result being that with which we’re familiar with today. It was during that same period (1957-58) that Theodorakis wrote his Concerto for piano no. 1, while maestro Baltas’ Suite wraps up the concert with some of the composer’s well-known melodies.

Μ. THEODORAKIS: Oedipus Tyrannus
Concerto for piano no. 1
Α. BALTAS: “Where shall I find my soul…” – Suite on melodies by M. Theodorakis

Soloist: Elena Mouzalas (piano)

Conductor: Νikos Tsouchlos

Supporters: Rialto Theatre, Lemesos Municipality

Booking & Event Information

Lemesos: Wednesday 8 March
Rialto Theatre, 20:30

Larnaka: Thursday 9 March
Larnaka Municipal Theatre, 20:30

Lefkosia: Friday 10 March
Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:30

Ticket prices:
€12, €7 (young people 18-26 yrs, pensioners), €5 (young people 12-18 yrs), €3 (children under 12)

Ticket presales:
Rialto Theatre (Andrea Drousioti 19, Lemesos 3040, Tel.: 77777745)

• Online at www.rialto.com.cy
• At the theatre Box Office 4 weeks prior the concert day (Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-13:00)

Larnaka Municipal Theatre (Leonida Kioupi, Larnaka, Tel.: 24 665794)

• At the Theatre Box Office 2 weeks before the concert (Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-13:00) and on the concert day 2 hours before the concert

Pallas Theatre (Regenis and Arsinoes corner, Lefkosia 1010, Tel. 22 410181)

• Online at the CySO Foundation website: www.cyso.org.cy
• At the Theatre box office every Wednesday, 16:00-19:00 and on the concert day, 18:30-20:30

Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy