GREEK MUSICAL PROJECT: THE DUTY OF COMEDY
Aristophanes – Aristos [Excellent] efani [he was]
With great sensitivity on Aristophanes’ work, studying and composing pieces of music, the composer Stamatis Kraounakis along with the Greek Musical Theatrical Group “Speira-Speira”, feeling how endlessly important and up to date, Aristophanes ideas are, propose a project in three thematic units- seminars, installations and performances- based on the choral songs of his comedies, together with their co-organizers and partners from other European countries, giving a European umbrella to the work of this great Greek comedy writer. By analyzing the name of Aristophanes, we may actually understand the excellent heritage he gave to the youngsters, through his works. Due to Aristophanes, a new era of turbulence and reassessment of everything was born. Through his outburst and outspokenness’ lyrics, the criticism, of satire which was demolished, was achieved.
Uncommitted to any authority, he shouted out the truth, he proclaimed his disrespect to the Gods, he hated injustice and all those who were responsible for the suffering of all people; it was his duty to publicly proclaim to society his strong beliefs. His concentration to this duty, make his work coherent. By imprinting and photographing through his works the fall of the Athenian democracy, the attic comedy was raised in the peak of its glory, while perfecting its social contribution.
We would like in this study to find co-organizers from all countries of Europe that includes the program CULTURE 2007-2013 and have already some experience in Greek Comedy or would like to try this unique experience. We covered the field of music and we are open to all forms of cooperation with theatrical and dance companies, universities, multimedia experts and visual presentations.
For more information please contact:
WORLD-CEF Co - 3, Theofrastou Street -11635 Athens - Greece
Person to contact: Mrs. Evi Sfikaki
evi@worldcef.eu - www.worldcef.eu
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