The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Austrian Embassy in Nicosia celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Austria & Cyprus. On this occasion, they will be presenting emblematic music by great composers coming from the two countries.
Under the baton of Günter Neuhold, this beautiful musical synergy features two outstanding Austrian lyrical singers, the soprano Simona Eisinger and the baritone Günter Haumer.
Inspired by the respective musical traditions of Cyprus and Austria, this festive programme includes music by Solon Michaelides, Johann Strauss and Franz Lehár: Cyprus myth and history-inspired works such as the Suite Archaïque and Aria of Nausica by Solon and Alkis Baltas’ orchestration of “Arodafnousa”, alongside graceful and exuberant Viennese music, including delightful highlights from the operettas Die fledermaus and Die lustige witwe.
Solon Michaelides: Suite Archaïque for flute, oboe harp and strings
Aria of Nausica from the opera Ulysses
The Prayer of the Humble One (Z. Papantoniou) for baritone and orchestra
Alkis Baltas, orch.: Cypriot traditional song “Arodafnousa”
Johann Strauss: Overture and Csárdás from the operetta Die Fledermaus (The bat)
Franz Lehár: “Da geh´ich zu Maxim” and “Lippen Schweigen” from the operetta Die lustige Witwe (The merry widow)
Johann Strauss: Rettungs Jubel Marsch (Rescue Jubilee March), op. 126
Simona Eisinger soprano
Günter Haumer baritone
Yiorgos Kountouris presentation
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
Günter Neuhold
In collaboration with the Austrian Embassy in Nicosia
Booking & Event Information
Lefkosia: Monday 24 October 2022
Nicosia Municipal Theatre, 20:30
Lemesos: Wednesday 26 October 2022
Pattihio Municipal Theatre, 20:30
Ticket prices:
Zone Α: €15
Zone Β: €10
Ticket presales:
Nicosia Municipal Theatre (Mouseiou avenue 4, 1097 Lefkosia):
Online at www.cyso.org.cy, at Pallas Theatre Box Office every Wednesday 16:00-19:00 and 2 hours before the concert.
Pattihio Limassol Municipal Theatre (Ayias Zonis 4, 3027 Lemesos, 25 377277):
Online at www.soldouttickets.com.cy, at the Box Office: Mon-Fri: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 and before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy
