Rebetiko music to fill Sydney’s City Recital Hall during symphony concert

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One of the many stand out events of the 2023 Greek Festival of Sydney’s cultural program is the Rebetiko – Symphony Concert.

The event will take place on Friday, April 21 at the City Recital Hall in Sydney, and is being presented by the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW).

On the night, international vocalist, Ifigeneia Ioannou, direct from Greece will perform the classics from the iconic Rebetiko film by Costas Ferris, and the original music by Stavros Xarchakos.

The performance will also feature music by Kostas Skarvelis, Vassilis Tsitsanis and Panayiotis Toundas, under the direction of George Ellis.

George Ellis will conduct the symphony concert.

“The Greek Festival of Sydney continues the journey of classical music through symphony. We are delighted to present Rebetiko in symphony and have no doubt it will meet the expectations of the audience,” Festival Chair, Nia Karteris, said.

Event Details:

  • What: Rebetiko – Symphony Concert
  • When: Friday 21 April 2023
  • Where: City Recital Hall, 2 Angel Pl, Sydney
  • Book: cityrecitalhall.com or phone 02 8256 2222.

For more information on the programme and to book tickets to selected events, please visit www.greekfestivalofsydney.com.au

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