sunny funny music [OCtober 2020]
The First Family Classical Concert in Cyprus
Chamber concert for kids with Flute, Violin and Viola
About concert
During this difficult times we followed all the safety requirements and made it possible to meet in a cozy courtyard in the old town of Limassol to introduce wonderful world of classical music to the children and experience a beautiful musical event.
Do you know the difference between a violin and a viola? We know it now for sure. As well as that the sound of flute gives us goose bumps!
Do you know the difference between a violin and a viola? We know it now for sure. As well as that the sound of flute gives us goose bumps!
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Concert program
Do you think that family concerts are made only for children? That's not quite like that!
We made it interesting for everyone! The program consisted of First Part, Second Part and the Finale (with a little surprise).
We made it interesting for everyone! The program consisted of First Part, Second Part and the Finale (with a little surprise).
First part
The first part of the concert was dedicated to adult listeners. While our little guests were interested in the new environment and their attention could have been fully kept, our older guests enjoyed world famous classical music.
The musicians masterly performed classical compositions by Vivaldi, Beethoven, Mozart and others.
The musicians masterly performed classical compositions by Vivaldi, Beethoven, Mozart and others.
Second part
During the second part of the concert our little guests enjoyed their favourite tunes from cartoons.
They danced and sang.
They danced and sang.
Finale
But the real magic happened in the very last part of the concert! All the kids played on their own musical instruments and accompanied our musicians!
Some kids even created their own musical instruments as we provided special materials for that.
Some kids even created their own musical instruments as we provided special materials for that.
Bravo to our little musicians!
…it was a wonderful evening. Everyone was smiling, all the children were astonishingly beautiful and their energy, that's something really special. This cosy courtyard in the old centre and live classical music that was floating into the open sky. It was such a magical cocktail of feelings that didn't leave anyone indifferent.
It's amazing that just around the corner you could find so many smiles and beautiful tunes.
It's amazing that just around the corner you could find so many smiles and beautiful tunes.
We are incredibly happy that we were able to create such a cool atmosphere at the concert!
Providing comfort for all the guests
Special area for children at the concert
We made a kids corner with books and toys during the concert. So children could sit on cozy pillows and enjoy the music even more.
Some of the older kids didn't mind hanging out there either!
We prepared some colouring books with funny tasks with the mascot of the evening- the Fox-Musicians, so that no one could get bored at all.
Some of the older kids didn't mind hanging out there either!
We prepared some colouring books with funny tasks with the mascot of the evening- the Fox-Musicians, so that no one could get bored at all.
We express our deep gratitude to the musicians
Constantin Papageorgio
is a Cypriot Violinist, Composer & Arranger
Started the Violin lessons at the age of 6 and when he was 16 he became the Principal Violinist of the Cyprus Youth Orchestra. He holds Diplomas in Violin Performance from National Conservatory of Cyprus and the Royal Schools of Music, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from Anglia Polytechnic University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Composition from Trinity College of Music.
Several of his works have been performed by various musicians/ensembles in Europe and the U.S. He is a prize winner of 'Arklow International Composition Competition' (Ireland-2004) and 'Ivan Spassov' Composer's Competition (Bulgaria-2004). Since 1998, Constantin is a member of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
Several of his works have been performed by various musicians/ensembles in Europe and the U.S. He is a prize winner of 'Arklow International Composition Competition' (Ireland-2004) and 'Ivan Spassov' Composer's Competition (Bulgaria-2004). Since 1998, Constantin is a member of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
Nicolas Papageorgio
is Viola player
Nicolas Papageorgio was born in Nicosia and started violin lessons at the age of 6 at National Conservatory of Cyprus. At the age of 16 he began viola lessons and became a member of the Cyprus Youth Orchestra and leader in Viola section for 6 years (1996-2002) .
He holds a Bachelor of Music from University of Hull and a Master in Viola performance from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Since 2009 he is a collaborating member of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
In addition he works as a violin and viola teacher in El Sistema and various other music schools. He is currently the Viola player of the Papageorgio String Quartet.
He holds a Bachelor of Music from University of Hull and a Master in Viola performance from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Since 2009 he is a collaborating member of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
In addition he works as a violin and viola teacher in El Sistema and various other music schools. He is currently the Viola player of the Papageorgio String Quartet.
Virginie Bove
is a French Flute/Piccolo performer
Between 1995 and 2000, she was the Principal Flutist of Paris Sorbonne Symphony Orchestra. Virginie completed her studies attaining first prizes from the Conservatoire of Paris and of Saint-Maur and won in parallel several national competitions.
Since 2005, she is the Sub-Principal Flute player in the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. She performed and recorded world premiere compositions especially made for her.
Virginie Bove is also the founder member of 'Evohe' Wind Quintet.
Since 2005, she is the Sub-Principal Flute player in the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. She performed and recorded world premiere compositions especially made for her.
Virginie Bove is also the founder member of 'Evohe' Wind Quintet.
...I admire the musicians, I even had goosebumps from the music yesterday! The coolest thing is that the concert is really made for children. They say that classical music and art are the best for development of kids!
Eka Filatova @ekacyp
Our favorite photographer in Cyprus and
author of the reportage photos from the event
author of the reportage photos from the event
Special thank
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To Tanya Anufrienko for coordination of the event and support at the mini market of toys @tanias.dolls and music books from Kompot shop
See you next time!
