Meet the Violins – International Festival on Syros
Syros Festival / Greek press
Participation of the internationally renowned Marc Sabbah in the International Classical Music Festival at the Apollon Theatre.
— Syros Festival / Greek press
English translation of the festival programme and summary of the announcement.
On 6 November 2023 the Greek press announced the participation of "the internationally renowned Marc Sabbah" in the international classical music festival Meet the Violins at the historic Apollon Theatre in Ermoupoli, Syros (Cyclades).
Programme (translated)
Monday 13 November – "The magic of the violin" Saint-Saëns – Dvořák – Ravel – Moszkowski The first concert presents the violin in all its facets, revealing the instrument's enchanting possibilities. The audience has the unique opportunity to hear top musicians on rare instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries, the golden age of violin making. Asi Matathias, Tosca Opdam (violin) · Marc Sabbah (viola) · Victor Stanislavsky (piano)
Tuesday 14 November – Gala at the Apollon Theatre Mendelssohn – Glière – Brahms The festival's grand finale presents some of the most important works of Mendelssohn, Brahms and Glière. The programme sets out to show that music is a basic human need, for body and soul. Tosca Opdam, Asi Matathias (violin) · Marc Sabbah (viola) · Kristina Reiko Cooper (cello) · Victor Stanislavsky (piano)
