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Míkis Theodorakis et la musique populaire grecque 15-07-1963

*Heavy breathing & drooling*

Belgian TV once made an amazing short documentary about Greek popular music. It is a significant footage because it features the four most important Greek composers and three of the best vocalists. The host is Mikis Theodorakis (1925-2021), the famed composer and political activist that passed away a few days ago and I have made approximately 534 tribute posts for. The documentary is only in French, so I can’t tell exactly what it says but I can give you the timestamps of interest.

0:37 - 2:08 Theodorakis’ little daughter Margarita plays in front of the Temple of Hephaestus as we listen to her father’s song “Margarita Margaro” 

3:47 - 9:29 Dora Stratou (1903 - 1988), the founder of the Greek Traditional Dances Society presents two dances, the former from the Heptanese islands and the latter from Macedonia

12:26 - 14:22 RARE!!! Markos Vamvakaris (1905 - 1972), the father of Modern Greek music, plays a rebetiko song. Rebetiko was initially an underground genre invented by the Greek refugees from Asia Minor and it precedes the 20s. 

14:59 - 16:45 Once Rebetiko became mainstream, it gave birth to Laiko genre, meaning “music of the people”. Its main expressor in its purest form, composer Vasilis Tsitsanis (1915 - 1984) plays one of his songs. 

17:07 - 18:27 Manos Hatzidakis (1925 - 1994), the one equal to Mikis Theodorakis as these two are considered the best composers of Greek music, plays a Laiko song by Tsitsanis renditioned for piano by himself. Much like Theodorakis, Hatzidakis caused a musical revolution by combining classical and popular music genres.

19:15 - 22:09 Manos Hatzidakis’ Oscar winning song “Children of Piraeus” from the movie “Never on Sunday”

23:10 - 26:22 Grigoris Bithikotsis (1922 - 2005) sings a poem from the Epitaph by Yannis Ritsos set to music by Mikis Theodorakis

26:43 - 30:23 Singers Stelios Kazantzidis (1931 - 2001) and Marinella (1938-) sing a pure laiko song written by Mikis Theodorakis

30:24 -  The documentary ends with an instrumental piece by Vasilis Tsitsanis

So, for anyone who understands, this video features Theodorakis, Hatzidakis, Vamvakaris, Tsitsanis, Dora Stratou, Bithikotsis, Kazantzidis and Marinella. At. The. Same. Freaking. Time.

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Philopappos Hill Athens Greece

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In 1952 Dora Stratou saw by chance the 100-member national folk ensemble of Yugoslavia which was touring Europe featuring folk dances, music and costumes of its country. It was something of a revelation for the Athenian public. At that time in Greece there were very few performing groups, among them the pioneering one of the Lyceum of Greek Women, performing only two or three times a year, dressed in the urban Amalia costume. Their primary aim was to satisfy their own dancers, young Athenian girls of good families.

George Megas, university professor of folklore, suggested the establishment of a national ensemble in Greece. Dora Stratou then asked Sophocles Venizelos, vice-president of the government, to approve financial assistance. The idea was to establish permanent professional ensemble capable of daily performances and tours abroad. It would have a large repertoire, a rich wardrobe from many Greek regions, a program designed to attract audiences. And so, the “Greek Dances – Dora Stratou” society was created.

At the age of 50, she began this exhausting task with a passion. The first costumes were made by painter Yannis Tsarouhis, who also painted embroidery designs on them by hand. She toured villages to collect dances, songs, costumes, and folk jewelry, thus amassing the biggest collection in Greece. She selected the best dancers and instrumentalists to staff the ensemble. They gave successful performances in 21 countries.

She authored three books “A Tradition, an Adventure”, “Greek Dances, a Living Link to the Antiquity”, and “Traditional Greek Dances”.  She issued one of the largest series of folk music in the world: 50 records.

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Míkis Theodorakis et la musique populaire grecque (Video in French)

Documentary from Belgian television from 1963. Report on Greek popular music with the composer Míkis Theodorakis. Music from the mountains, islands, Byzantine music, popular music from cities, more recent… A brief overview of genres with many Greek musicians. Dora Stratou and her folk group tell us about the music that accompanies the balos, a popular dance from the islands. Markos Tsitsanis, Manos Hadjidakis, Zaïtsa Kouroukli, Bithikotsis, Kazandzidis and Marinella, perform some typical songs. Míkis Theodorakis explains the reasons for his transition from classical to popular music.

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Philosophers, astrophysicists, linguists, archaeologists, dancers, musicians and researchers from Greece, USA and Japan meet at the first online seminar on Ancient Logos and Choros.

In the seminars with the general title Ancient Speech and Dance in Traditions and Cultures: Interdisciplinary approach, the participants receive International Certification of Studies of Ancient Greek Orchesis, based on the thorough research of the intangible Greek heritage of dance-drama and philosophy.

Access is free for dance instructors and researchers, students and those interested upon request. Working language is Greek and English.

Organized by: the International Dance Council CID-Piraeus Section, in collaboration with the research and artistic ensemble Dryos Topoi of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Athens and the Ancient Orchesis Study Group of the Dora Stratou Theater.

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En el 2008 estuve actuando en el Teatro Dora Stratou de Atenas, Grècia, como artista participant en el congrés internacional de la Danza que la UNESCO realiza cada año. Una gran experiència!! 💃😁 https://www.instagram.com/p/B2IHFBnI3He/?igshid=1qpx2qcf1vdyv

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Athens doesn’t need to be expensive if you are on a budget. Here are a few tips on how to see Ancient Athens for free!

Although the monuments of Ancient Athens are definitely worth the 30 euro entrance fee, some people may not want to spend that money. If you are prepared to walk a lot and see things from a distance, it is possible to enjoy the ancient monuments for free.

A walking route to see Ancient Athens for free

In our opinion, the best way to explore a city is on foot. And there is no pedestrian street in Athens as magnificent as the street stretching between Acropolis metro and Thisseio metro. The street was pedestrianised only in 2004, a while before the Olympic Games. There are very few places in the world when you can walk in the centre of a city and be surrounded by ancient monuments, trees, locals, visitors, street artists and street vendors.

The walking route follows along Dionysiou Areopagitou and Apostolou Pavlou Pedestrian Streets. This is what you can expect to see along the way, starting from Acropolis metro station and finishing at Kerameikos. Points highlighted in purple are free, and those marked in red require a ticket. We have also marked in blue other points of interest that are free of charge.

Ancient Athens for free – A map

Behind you, you can see the Temple of Zeus (ticket needed) and Hadrian’s Arch (free)

Walking on, you will soon see the Acropolis Museum (ticket needed) to your left

In a few minutes, you will see the Dionysus theatre (ticket needed) to your right

If you look up, you can see the Acropolis (ticket needed) on top of the hill to your right

Walk on, and you will see the Herodion theatre (open only for performances in summer and autumn) on your right hand side

To your left, you can see Philopappou Hill (free) and Pnyx Hill (free)

Continue, and you will soon see a road leading to Areopagus Hill (free), to your right

Walk on, and you will see the Ancient Agora (ticket needed), to your right

Walk for a few more minutes, and you will see Thisseio metro on your left

Turn left, and in a few minutes you can see the Kerameikos ancient site (ticket needed). You can admire the site from the outside. The nearest metro stations are Thisseio and Kerameikos.

Ancient Athens for free – The sites

Arch of Hadrian / Hadrian’s Gate

This huge gateway is located alongside a modern avenue. It was built in honour of the Roman emperor Hadrian, in 131 AD. It is entirely made of pentelic marble, and is very well preserved.

Tip: If you stand near the arch of Hadrian, you can’t miss the Temple of Zeus nearby!

Philoppapou Hill (Filopappou Hill) or Muses Hill

This amazing green area right in the centre of Athens, is very popular with locals and visitors alike. You will see locals walking their dogs and strolling up to the top, and visitors taking pictures of the Acropolis. The Hill is best known as Philopappou Hill, named after the prince Philopappos, who was of Syrian descent and died in Athens in 116 AD. To honour his memory, the citizens of Athens built a grand marble tomb monument on the top of the Hill, which still stands in great condition.

The famous Greek philosopher Socrate’s prison is said to have been somewhere on Philopappou Hill. The exact location is probably not certain.

If you are visiting in summer, you can consider checking out a performance in Dora Stratou Theatre.

Tip: Do not forget your camera, as Philopappou Hill offers some of the best views of the Acropolis!

Pnyx or Hill of the Nymphs

Right next to Philopappou Hill, you can find another hill with the rather unusual name “Pnyx”. This is one of the most important places in ancient Greece. Pnyx is the place where the Athenians gathered to host their popular assemblies (ekklesia), after political power was transferred to the citizens, towards the end of the 6th century BC. At that time, the Pnyx was right outside the city borders.

All the important Greek politicians, statesmen and speakers that you may have heard of, such as Pericles, Aristides and Demosthenes, once delivered a speech on the Pnyx. This is where all important political decisions were taken. Any Athenian citizen had the right to speak during an assembly – at least in theory.

If you are visiting Pnyx Hill on your walking route to see Ancient Athens for free, you can also visit the National Observatory of Athens.  

Tip: While on the Pnyx, you can pack a picnic and enjoy the amazing views!

Areopagus Hill or Areios Pagos

Areopagus Hill, also known as “the Rock”, is a large rock very close to the Acropolis. In the ancient times, it served as a court, where homicide trials took place. According to some historians, trials only took place after dark, and never on full moon nights, because murderers were considered to be unholy, and the judges and audience should not be polluted by their sight. In 51 AD, Apostle Paul delivered his famous speech on the Areopagus.

The Rock offers an excellent view of the Acropolis and the surrounding area, and is lovely at absolutely any time of the day. Our favourite time to be there is probably around sunset, when Acropolis is being lit up, or even at night. Then again, the view is amazing first thing in the morning!

Tips: You can climb up the hill on either the ancient rocks, or the modern metal stairs. We strongly suggest wearing comfortable shoes, as they can both be very slippery!

Free admission days

Finally, if you happen to be in Greece on certain days of the year, you may visit the ancient sites in Athens for free. Prepare, however, to meet plenty of other people who had the same idea!

You can visit the sites of Ancient Athens for free on the following dates:

6 March – In memory of Melina Mercouri, who was Minister of Culture in the 80s and 90s

18 April – International Monuments Day

18 May – International Museums Day

The last weekend of September – European Heritage Days

28 October – The “Ochi” public holiday

Every first Sunday in November, December, January, February and March

If you are lucky enough to be an EU student, or you are under 18 years of age, you can also visit the monuments for free, with a valid student ID.

                        If you have any questions about seeing Ancient Athens for free, you can leave a comment below!

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Athens, Greece. Going to Dora Stratou Theater.

All photos are mine, taken with a Nikon D500. Check my blog for more! ©Giulia Fiore (FIO), 2017.

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DORA STRATOU DANCE THEATRE The living museum of Greek dance, since 1953 A public-benefit institution subsidized by the Ministry of Culture and the National Tourism Organization…

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Dora Stratou - "Tsamiko and Kalamatiano" dances from Peloponnese

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Πάντα προτιμούσα τα παρασκήνια από την κυρίως σκηνή. Ίσως γιατί είμαι σαν άνθρωπος ανάποδος, ποτέ δεν θέλησα να είμαι 'κανονικός'. (at Θέατρο Ελληνικών Χορών "Δόρα Στράτου" - Greek Dances Theatre "Dora Stratou") https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qf8KIBQeT/?igshid=mun3bonn94nc

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Δεν χόρεψα ποτέ στα σανίδια αυτά, έχω χορέψει ελάχιστες φορές, γενικά στη ζωή μου. Έβγαλα όμως δεκάδες χιλιάδες φωτογραφίες εκεί τα προηγούμενα επτά χρόνια. Αυτός ο χώρος είναι από τους πιο αγαπημένους μου στον κόσμο αυτό. Το ησυχαστήριό μου, γεμάτο μουσική, χορούς, χαρές και φίλους. Γεμάτο πάνω απ' όλα με αναμνήσεις. Άλλη μια σεζόν οδεύει προς το τέλος της, μια εβδομάδα έμεινε. Αξίζει να έρθεις, ακόμα και για να κάτσεις να χαζέψεις την μαγική αυτή εικόνα. Να νιώσεις την ενέργεια που εκπέμπει ♥️ (at Θέατρο Ελληνικών Χορών "Δόρα Στράτου" - Greek Dances Theatre "Dora Stratou") https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fLQmko5ra/?igshid=7i511y0r19tj