Echoes of Antiquity: A Musical Dialogue Between Syria and Greece

Name: Echoes of Antiquity: A Musical Dialogue Between Syria and Greece
Start: 2025-09-02T20:00:00+03:00
Location: Seikilo

Schedule

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC+03:00

Location

Seikilo | Thessaloniki, TN

"Echoes of Antiquity: A Musical Dialogue Between Syria and Greece"
In an enchanting evening of cross-cultural harmony, renowned Syrian singer, composer and oud player Nawar Alnaddaf joins forces with celebrated Greek lyre player Theodore Koumartzis for "Echoes of Antiquity," a mesmerizing concert that bridges the musical traditions of the Levant and ancient Greece. With her rich, emotive voice and meaningful oud playing, Nawar Alnaddaf weaves intricate melodies rooted in Arabic musical traditions while incorporating influences from various global genres, evoking both the sorrow and splendor of her homeland. Her performances are a testament to the oud’s timeless resonance, blending poetic lyricism with profound technical artistry. Alongside her, Theodore Koumartzis breathes new life into the ancient Greek lyre, an instrument steeped in mythological and historical significance. His delicate yet powerful interpretations of Hellenic musical fragments along with his own compositions, transport listeners to the courts of philosophers and the amphitheaters of old. Together, these two extraordinary artists create a transcendent musical dialogue, where the modal scales of the East meet the harmonic echoes of the ancient West. The concert features solo performances, improvisational exchanges, and collaborative pieces that highlight the shared heritage and divergent beauty of their traditions.
"Echoes of Antiquity" is more than a concert — it is a journey through time and space, where the soulful strains of the oud and the celestial tones of the lyre intertwine, offering a rare and exquisite encounter between two of the world’s most ancient musical legacies.
An evening of sublime artistry, where past and present converge in a celebration of sound, heritage, and shared humanity.