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Greek Expatriate Soprano Follows in Footsteps of Maria Kallas
Elena Xanthoudakis, at the age of 30, has already managed to be among the best sopranos in the world. She has been awarded more than 80 first prizes in Australia and internationally.
She can't decide which are her favorite ones, but she...
Australia
The Greek Roots of Australian Soprano Katerini Manolatos
Katerini Manolatos' mother's family is from near Crete, her father is from Ithaca in the Ionian Islands (the home of Homer's Odysseus). Katerini finds it very difficult to resist the call of the islands that comes to her...
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Greek Soprano Star Xanthoudakis Performs in Melbourne
Elena Xanthoudakis was born in Melbourne and lives permanently in Glasgow. She first studied astrophysics and then decided to dedicate her life to opera. The Australian and international press recognized the 29-year-old woman from Greece as a rising star. "Maria Callas...
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Oratorio for Migration by Greek-Australian Composer
The Greek-Australian composer Van Louis (nominated for the MusicOz Australian Singer/Songwriter of the Year Award 2013) along with an exceptional cast of artists from the fields of music, singing and poetry, has organized a unique music show entitled MIGRATORIUM...
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Voulgaridou Performs at Sydney Opera House
World famous Greek soprano Alexia Voulgaridou is now in Australia to perform Puccini's, Tosca to be presented at the Sydney Opera House from July 6 to August 31.
Voulgaridou is excited to perform at the Sydney Opera House, which she...
Australia
Bellos Nominated for Australian of the Year
Police Sergeant Dimitris Bellos has been nominated for The Australian of the Year Awards on the occasion of the Australia Day which is on Jan. 26 and commemorates the establishment of the first settlement at Port Jackson, now part...
Australia
Greeks Are Australia Day’s Ambassadors
The local government of Victoria has chosen five immigrants of Greek descent for the role of Australia Day's Ambassadors to promote Australian community events. Australia Day is celebrated on Jan, 26 each year. In 2013, the public holiday will...
Australia
Cyprus Community of Melbourne Marks 80th Anniversary
The Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria this year celebrates 80 years since its establishment as a financially-independent foundation looking to promote philanthropic and nationally-oriented activities to improve relations of Cypriots in Australia.
The Cyprus community, the oldest and largest...
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30th Greek Festival of Sydney Presents “From Zorba to Jazz”
The 30th Greek Festival of Sydney proudly presents "From Zorba to Jazz: The Other Greek Music," an event honoring the Greek music tradition.
Presented by internationally acclaimed duo Spiros Rantos (violin) and Brachi Tilles (piano), with special guest artist Maria Yiakouli...
Australia
Greek Myth of Elektra at Perth Festival 2012
The Greek Myth of Elektra is part of this year's Perth Festival. Elektra is arguably the darkest and most gripping 100 minutes in opera, a story of fanatical love and revenge that drives performers and orchestras to their limit....
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Nick’s moment of musical exhilaration
Local double bass player and modern art music composer Nick Tsiavos returns to the stage with the first of a two part concert series entitled Is this what you believe?
Tsiavos will be joined at the Forty Five Downstairs by...