INTERNATIONAL AV CHORAL EVENTS: GREECE

INTERNATIONAL AV CHORAL EVENTS: GREECE 19 ο Διεθνές Χορωδιακό Φεστιβάλ Καρπενησίου 19 th International Choir Festival of Karpenissi 13oς Διεθνής Διαγωνισμός Χορωδιών Antonio Vivaldi 13 th International Choir Competition Antonio Vivaldi 2 5 Ιουλίου 2015, Καρπενήσι 2 5 July 2015, Karpenissi - Greece Μουσικός Πολιτιστικός Σύλλογος Καρπενησίου Antonio Vivaldi Musical Cultural Association Choir of Karpenissi Antonio Vivaldi Συν-διοργάνωση με την Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ευρυτανίας και τον Δήμο Καρπενησίου Co-organized with the Regional Division of Evrytania and the Municipality of Karpenissi Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ευρυτανίας Δήμος Καρπενησίου

Our Festival has been recognized by EFFE International Jury to receive the EFFE Label 2015-2016 Διεθνές Χορωδιακό Φεστιβάλ Καρπενησίου- Διεθνής Διαγωνισμός Χορωδιών Antonio Vivaldi Το 19ο Διεθνές Χορωδιακό Φεστιβάλ Καρπενησίου και ο 13ος Διεθνής Διαγωνισμός Χορωδιών Antonio Vivaldi, αποτελούν μέρος ενός σημαντικού θεσμού στον χώρο της χορωδιακής μουσικής που έχει αναπτυχθεί στον τόπο μας. Κατά τη διάρκεια του, το Καρπενήσι γίνεται πόλος έλξης, για περισσότερους από 1000 φίλους της χορωδιακής τέχνης. Το Φεστιβάλ και ο Διαγωνισμός διοργανώνονται από το 1988, από το Μουσικό Πολιτιστικό Σύλλογο Καρπενησίου Antonio Vivaldi. Καλλιτεχνικός διευθυντής και πρόεδρος της οργανωτικής επιτροπής είναι ο καθηγητής Γιώργος Ξενάκης, ενώ αυτό το χρόνο οι εκδηλώσεις συνδιοργανώνονται με τον Δήμο Καρπενησίου. Το επόμενο Φεστιβάλ έχει προγραμματιστεί για τις 23 27 Ιουνίου 2016. International Choir Festival and Competition Antonio Vivaldi The 19th International Choir Festival of Karpenissi and the 13th International Choir Competition "Antonio Vivaldi" are part of a long-lived cultural course in the field of choir music. These events have turned the holding place of the Festival, Karpenissi, into a pole of attraction, culture and tourism, as more than 1000 friends of the choir art visit the city. The International Choir Festival of Karpenissi and the International Choir Competition "Antonio Vivaldi" have been organized since 1988 by the Musical Cultural Association Choir of Karpenissi Antonio Vivaldi, while since its establishment the artistic director and president of the organizing committee is Professor George Xenakis. This year the Choir events are held in collaboration with the Municipality of Karpenissi. The International Choir Festival of Karpenissi is being held the last week of June each year. All these years, a plethora of quality choirs, chamber choirs, orchestras, ensembles and artistic jury members, have participated in the International Choir Festival of Karpenissi. Several choirs have joined our events over the past few years, originating from countries such as Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Italy, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Turkey, France, Hungary, Kenya, South Africa, Israel, Russia, Croatia, Norway, Phillipines, Serbia, and Singapore. The International Choir Competition Antonio Vivaldi is being co-held with the Festival of Karpenissi since 1988. All the participating choirs, receive confer degrees and medals, while the first prize in each category is accompanied with a money trophy. The next AV Choral Event in Greece will be held close to June 23-27 2016. The AV International Choral Events are being organized in three Balkan cities: Karpenissi(Greece), Gabrovo (Bulgaria) and Pitesti (Romania). If you are interested in joining us in our upcoming International Choral Events in Greece, Bulgaria, or Romania please visit our website http://choirfestival.org. Καλλιτεχνική Επιτροπή Artistic Jury George Xenakis Todor Kabactief Ludmila Kazartcheva Ελλάδα/Greece Βουλγαρία/Bulgaria Ρωσία/Russia

Οργανωτική Επιτροπή Organizing Committee Πρόεδρος (President): Γιώργος Ξενάκης (George Xenakis) Δημόσιες Σχέσεις-Γενική Διαχείριση (PR-General Management): Δρ. Διονύσης Ξενάκης /Dr.Dionysis Xenakis Οργανωτική Επιτροπή - Παρουσίαση (Organization - Presentation): Ευαγγελία Σοφρώνη /Evagelia Sofroni Οργανωτική Επιτροπή (Organization): Κλεομένης Λάππας /Kleomenis Lappas Χαιρετισμός από τον Καλλιτεχνικό Διευθυντή Γιώργο Ξενάκη Όλα αυτά τα χρόνια σκοπός μας είναι να προωθήσουμε τη χορωδιακή τέχνη και να φέρουμε κοντά ετερογενείς κουλτούρες και πολιτισμούς από διάφορα μέρη του κόσμου. Ως καλλιτεχνικός διευθυντής των Χορωδιακών δρώμενων και γνωρίζοντας την ποιότητα των συμμετεχουσών χορωδιών, ανυπομονώ για τις εμφανίσεις και την ευγενή άμιλλα κατά την διάρκεια του Διαγωνισμού. Ευχαριστώ πολύ την οργανωτική και την καλλιτεχνική επιτροπή του φεστιβάλ, το Δήμο Καρπενησίου, την Περιφέρεια Στερεάς Ελλάδας και την Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ευρυτανίας, καθώς επίσης και τις συμμετέχουσες χορωδίες. Greeting from the Artistic Director All of these years, our aim is to promote the Choir Art and bring together heterogeneous cultures from different countries and places of the world. The majority of the participating choirs consist of highly qualified conductors and choir members, demonstrating their sincere respect to the choral heritage. As an artistic director, I expect outstanding live performances as well as an incredible competition event. For the organization of our choral events in Greece, I would like to personally thank the organizing committee of the Festival, the municipality of Karpenissi and the Regional Division of Evrytania, but also all the participating choirs. I finally wish a pleasant accommodation full of unforgettable moments to everybody. Χαιρετισμός από τον Περιφερειάρχη Στερεάς Ελλάδας Κώστα Μπακογιάννη Η Περιφέρεια Στερεάς Ελλάδας στηρίζει ένα μακρόβιο και συνάμα πολύ ξεχωριστό για τον τόπο μας θεσμό. Η χορωδιακή τέχνη αποτελεί ένα σημαντικό μέρος του μουσικού πολιτισμού και είμαστε πολύ περήφανοι που το Καρπενήσι φιλοξενεί με συνέπεια από το 1988 το Διεθνές Χορωδιακό Φεστιβάλ και το Διεθνή Διαγωνισμό Χορωδιών που διοργανώνει ο Μουσικός Πολιτιστικός Σύλλογος Καρπενησίου Antonio Vivaldi. Εύχομαι καλή επιτυχία στη διοργάνωση, καλή επιτυχία στις συμμετέχουσες στο διαγωνισμό χορωδίες και ευχάριστη διαμονή σε όλους τους επισκέπτες μας. Greeting from the Head of the Region of Central Greece Kostas Bakoyannis The Region of Central Greece supports a special long- lived institution. The choir art is a significant part of the musical culture and we are very proud as the city of Karpenissi has been hosting the International Choir Festival and Competition Antonio Vivaldi since 1988. I wish good luck in the events, good luck to the contest participants and a pleasant stay to our guests.

Χαιρετισμός Αντιπεριφερειάρχη Ευρυτανίας Αριστείδη Τασιού Με μεγάλη χαρά φιλοξενούμε και φέτος στον τόπο μας ένα σπουδαίο μουσικό γεγονός που καθιστά την πρωτεύουσα της Ευρυτανίας και αυτό το καλοκαίρι κέντρο της χορωδιακής τέχνης στην Ελλάδα. Με σημαντικές χορωδίες από την Ελλάδα, αλλά και το εξωτερικό, το Διεθνές Χορωδιακό Φεστιβάλ και ο Διεθνής Διαγωνισμός Χορωδιών Antonio Vivaldi, αποτελούν μία μεγάλη διοργάνωση που η Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ευρυτανίας αγκαλιάζει και στηρίζει με όλες της τις δυνάμεις. Greeting from the Deputy Head of the Region of Central Greece (Regional Division of Evrytania) Aristides Tasios With great pleasure, we host in our Region a great music event, which, each summer, transforms the capital of Evrytania into the center of chora l art in Greece. Gathering numerous brilliant choirs from Greece and abroad, the International Choir Festival and the International Choir Contest Antonio Vivaldi, is a great event that the Regional Division of Evrytania strongly embraces and supports. Χαιρετισμός Δημάρχου Καρπενησίου Νίκου Σουλιώτη Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά και τιμή σας καλωσορίζουμε στο 19o Διεθνές Χορωδιακό Φεστιβάλ και στον 13 ο Διεθνή Διαγωνισμό Χορωδιών Antonio Vivaldi. Χορωδίες από όλο τον κόσμο πλημμυρίζουν με χρώμα, μελωδίες και μουσική κάθε χρόνο την πόλη μας. Η σημασία της μουσικής παιδείας έχει από αρχαιοτάτων χρόνων αναγνωριστεί. Δεν είναι τυχαίο ότι στην Αρχαία Ελλάδα ο καλλιεργημένος άνθρωπος λεγόταν «μουσικός ανήρ», ενώ στην κλασσική Ελλάδα η μουσική συμπεριλαμβάνεται στην εκπαίδευση των παιδιών. Διαχρονικά σήμερα η μουσική γαληνεύει την ψυχή μας και ομορφαίνει την καθημερινότητά μας. Για το λόγο αυτό σύμφωνα με τον Πλάτωνα «η εκπαίδευση στη μουσική είναι ανάγκη επιτακτική, γιατί περισσότερο από οτιδήποτε στον κόσμο ο ρυθμός και η αρμονία επηρεάζουν το ενδότερο κομμάτι του εαυτού μας και ο καθένας από εμάς θα πρέπει να ξέρει πώς να το χαλιναγωγήσει». Greetings from the Mayor of Karpenissi Nikos Souliotis It is a great pleasure and honor to welcome you to the 19 th Choir Festival and the 13 th Choir Contest Antonio Vivaldi. Every year, choirs from all over the world, color with their presence, melodies and music our city. The significance of the musical education and culture is well recognized since ancient times. It is a fact that in Ancient Greece the cultured man called "music man" that s why all over the years the music calms the soul and beautifies our lives. As the philosopher Platon said: Musical education is an urgent need, because more than anything in the world, rhythm and harmony affect the innermost part of us, helping each one of us to rein in it."

ΔΙΕΘΝΕΣ ΧΟΡΩΔΙΑΚΟ ΦΕΣΤΙΒΑΛ ΚΑΡΠΕΝΗΣΙΟΥ- ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL OF KARPENISSI PROGRAM Πέμπτη 2/7/2015/ Thursday 7/2/2015 Ώρα Έναρξης 19:15/ Opening Time 19:15 Ιερός Ναός Ευρυτάνων Αγίων/ Holy Church of Saint Evrytanes 19:15 20:00 Μικτή Χορωδία TRISON, Μπραΐλα Ρουμανία The TRISON Mixed Choir Braila, Romania Ay Linda Amiga Ridica Voi Ochii mei spre ceruri Tebe poem Oratoriu ( Si era la ora sasea ) Rugaciune Pre tine te laudam Se Himnoumen (Σε υμνούμεν) Doamne, auzi glasul meu Myr da tsary Διεύθυνση / Choirmasters: Anonymous XVI-th century M. Darva D. Bortneanski E. Mandicevski C. Dragusin G. Musicescu M. Kokkinis N. Lungu S. Babekov Prof. Marcica Lupu and Prof. Stefan Lupu Παρασκευή 3/7/2015/ Friday 7/3/2015 Ώρα Έναρξης 19:30/ Opening Time 19:30 Συνεδριακό Κέντρο Καρπενησίου/ Conference Center of Karpenissi 19:30 19:40 Έναρξη του Φεστιβάλ και του Διαγωνισμού-Χαιρετισμοί Opening of the Choir events and Greeting from the organizing committee 19:40 20:10 Μικτή Χορωδία Καρπενησίου Antonio Vivaldi Καρπενήσι, Ελλάδα Adult Choir Antonio Vivaldi of Karpenissi Greece O Vos Omnes T. L. de Victoria (1548-1611) Goodnight, sweetheart We are the world Η μπαλάντα του Αντρίκου Χαλασιά Ήσουν ωραία Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Γιώργος Ξενάκης / Giorgos Xenakis Σόλο/ Solo: Παναγιώτης Ντούσικος/ Panagiotis Ntousikos Πιάνο/ Piano: Θωμάς Αγγελόπουλος/ Thomas Aggelopoulos Calvin Carter, James Hudson M. Jackson, L. Ritchie, R. Emerson M. Theodorakis, Κ. Varnalis (lyrics), Arrgmt:Th. Valakostas Δημοτικό Ηπείρου / Traditional Epirus Στ. Κουγιουμτζής/ St. Kouyoumtzis

20:10 20:45 Μικτή Χορωδία TRISON, Μπραΐλα Ρουμανία The TRISON Mixed Choir Braila, Romania Ay Linda Amiga Bordeiasul Lasa, mandra, ca-i vedea Iac asa Foaie verde de mar dulce Trandafir de pe razoare Ma dusei in targ la moti Mari Mome Suita Corala No 1 Tebe poem Χρυσοπράσινο Φύλλο Τα παιδιά του Πειραιά Οι Μόρτες Διεύθυνση / Choirmasters: Anonymous XVI-th century Παραδοσιακό/Romanian Folk. Argmt: M. Neagu L. Bovlan S. Nicolescu T. Jarda S. Dragoi T. Jarda D. Hristov L. Niresteanu D. Bortneanski Μ. Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Μ. Χατζηδάκης/ M. Hadjidakis Γ. Μουζάκης / G. Moyzakis Prof. Marcica Lupu and Prof. Stefan Lupu 20:45 21:15 Μικτή Χορωδία Ελασσόνας, Ελλάδα Mixed Choir of Elassona, Elassona - Greece Audite silete M. Praetorius (1571-1621) Ay Linda Amiga Επιφάνεια Νο2 (Epiphany 2) Η Αννούλα Το ταγκό της Νεφέλης Βασίλεψες αστέρι μου Anonymous XVI-th century, Spanish Μ. Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Μακεδονικό/Macedonian Folk. Argmt: K. Matis L. Mckennit Χ. Αλεξίου Μ. Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Κωνσταντίνος Μάτης/ Konstantinos Matis Πιάνο/ Piano: Λάζαρος Λέκκας / Lazaros Lekkas 21:15 21:45 Χορωδία Γυναικών Μαλεσίνας, Ελλάδα Women Choir Malesinas, Malesina - Greece Μυρτιά Ο Διαμαντένιος μου Σταυρός Κοντούλα λεμονιά Πέταξε ένα πουλί Τον καιρό εκείνο τον παλιό Στο Λαύριο γίνεται χορός Ερωτικός λόγος Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Μάνια Ευαγγελίου/ Mania Evaggeliou Μ. Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Δημοτικό Χαλκιδικής/Greek Folk Γ. Ιωαννίδης/ G. Ioannidis Κ. Κλαββά/ K. Klava Θ. Ι. Σακελλαρίδης/ T. Sakelaridis Μ. Χατζηδάκης/ M. Hadjidakis Μ. Παναγιωτάκος/ M. Panagiotakos

Σάββατο 4/7/2015/ Saturday 7/4/2015 Ώρα Έναρξης 12:30/ Event Time 12:30 Ιστορικό Κέντρο Καρπενησίου/ City Center of Karpenissi 12:30-14:00 Πανηγυρική παρέλαση χορωδιών στο κέντρο της πόλης. Χαιρετισμοί από την οργανωτική επιτροπή και τραγούδια ελεύθερης επιλογής από τις χορωδίες. Parade of the choirs at the city center. Greetings from the organizing committee of the AV Choral Events: GREECE and one-song performance from the participating choirs. Σάββατο 4/7/2015/ Saturday 7/4/2015 Ώρα Έναρξης 19:30/ Opening Time 19:30 Συνεδριακό Κέντρο Καρπενησίου/ Conference Center of Karpenissi 19:30-19.55 Φωνητικό Σύνολο «Θαμυρίς» του Μουσικοχορευτικού και Λαογραφικού Ομίλου Ιτέας «Το Χοροστάσι», Ιτέα - Ελλάδα Choir Ensemble Thamyris, Itea - Greece Τ' αρχιπέλαγος Χρυσοπράσινο φύλλο Στα χείλη μας το φίλι Η μικρή Μπελίσσα Η Μυρσίνη βάζει τ' άσπρα Ένας κόμπος η χαρά μου Ηλ. Ανδριανόπουλος/ I. Andrianopoulos Μ.Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Λ. Κόκκοτος/ L. Kokkotos Μ. Χατζηδάκις/ M. Hadjidakis Μ. Πλέσσας / M. Plessas Στ. Κουγιουμτζής/ St. Kouyoumtzis Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Ιωάννης Χαντζής / Ioannis Hadjis Πιάνο/ Piano: Μαρία Παπανίκου/ Maria Papanikou 19:55 20:20 Χορωδία Αντιδημαρχίας Κοινωνικής Πολιτικής Δήμου Λαρισαίων, Ελλάδα Seniors Mixed Choir of the Larisa Municipality Larisa, Greece Το γιασεμί Μενεξέδες και ζουμπούλια Τρείς του Σεπτέμβη Γεια σου χαρά σου Βενετιά Του μικρού βοριά Χρυσοπράσινο φύλλο Παραδοσιακό Κύπρου / Cypriot Folk Παραδοσιακό Επτανήσων/ Greek Folk Ηλ. Ανδρεόπουλος / I. Andrianopoulos Στ. Ξαρχάκος / St. Xarhakos Μ.Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Μ.Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Πιάνο/ Piano: Κωνσταντίνος Μάτης / Konstantinos Matis Έφη Φαρμάκη/ Efi Farmaki

20:20 20:45 Μικτή Χορωδία Δήμου Αλμυρού Μαγνησίας, Ελλάδα Mixed Choir of the Municipality of Almyros, Almyros - Greece Δόξα στ όνομά του Μια θάλασσα μικρή Toυ Μικρού Βοριά Αθανασία Τρελό καλοκαίρι Στο παραθύρι στεκόσουν Μυρτιά Fr. Schubert Δ. Σαββόπουλος/ D. Savopoulos Μ.Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Μ. Χατζηδάκις/ M. Hadjidakis Μ. Τερζής / M. Terzis Μ.Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Μ.Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Μαριάννα Σαμαρτζή/ Marianna Samartzi Συνοδεύουν/ Accompaniments: Φρόσω Γαρδικλή/Froso Ghardikli (Piano), Στέργιος Μπουκουβάλας / Stergios Boukouvalas (Guitar), Γιάννης Καμπουρίδης / Giannis Kampouridis (Bouzouki) 20:45 21:10 Νεανική Χορωδία του Ωδείου της Ι.Μ. Βέροιας και Νάουσας, Ελλάδα Youth Choir of Conservatoire of the Holy Metropolis of Veria and Naoussa, Greece Πόλη Μαγική (Magic City) Το νερό (Water) Μ. Χατζηδάκις/ M. Hadjidakis Χ. Θηβαίος/ Chr. Thivaios Το Όνειρο του Πολεμιστή (Warrior s Dream) Δ. Υφαντής/ D. Yfantis Μη χτυπάς (Don t knock) Παράκληση (Plea) Ο μύθος (The Myth) Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Μαρία Πέτκου/ Maria Petkou Λ. Κιλαηδόνης/ L. Kilaidonis Α. Ιωαννίδης / A. Ioannidis Μ. Χατζηδάκις/ M. Hadjidakis 21:10 21:35 Νέα Ευρωπαϊκή Χορωδία Π.Σ. Γυναικών «Αγάπη», Περαία Ελλάδα New European Choir of the Women s Cultural Association Agapi, Perea, Greece Το ποτάμι Kyrie Sanctus Benedictus (Jazz Mass) Όμορφη Μπελίσσα I m gonna sing I am but a small voice The phantom of the opera (Medley) Goodnight, sweetheart Anonymous XVI-th century B. Chilcott Μ. Χατζηδάκις/ M. Hadjidakis Spiritual R. Whittaker A.L. Webber C. Carter Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Ελεονώρα Καλαϊτσίδου / Eleonora Kalaitsidhou, Συνοδεύουν/ Accompaniments: Έφη Ψωμαδέλη/Efi Psomadheli (Piano), Θεόφιλος Τερεζάκης / Theophilos Terezakis (Drums)

21:35 22:00 Παραδοσιακή Χορωδία «Καταφυγή» του Ι.Ν. Αγ. Δημητρίου Θεσσαλονίκης, Ελλάδα Traditional choir of ''Katafigi'' of the Church of Saint Demetrius, Greece 'Π' αυγινικό, Έβρου Αντ' άμαν παλληκάρι Κόρη πούλαγε κρασί Ξύπνησε πετροπέρδικα Φέτο το καλοκαιράκι Σε καινούρια βάρκα Αμάν τα γυάλα Ο γάτος Νυφούλα τα στολίδια σου Κορτσόπον ανημέρωτον Έβρου/ Greek Folk Δυτικής Θράκης/ Greek Folk Μακεδονίας/ Greek Folk Χίου/ Greek Folk Μυτιλήνης/ Greek Folk Μικράς Ασίας, Χίου / Greek Folk Μικράς Ασίας, Χίου / Greek Folk Ανατολικής Ρωμυλίας/ Greek Folk Πελοποννήσου/ Greek Folk Πόντου / Greek Folk Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Ροζαλία Ελευθεριάδου/ Rozalia Eleftheriadhou Κυριακή 29/6/2015/ Sunday 29/6/2015 Ώρα Έναρξης 19:30/ Opening Time 19:30 Συνεδριακό Κέντρο Καρπενησίου/ Conference Center of Karpenissi 19:30 20:00 Μικτή Χορωδία «Ha Kol Yachassi», Ιερουσαλήμ - Ισραήλ Adult Choir Ha Kol Yachassi, Jerusalem Israel A weakness of a girl Mix of Greek Songs Shomer ha-chomot Har ha-zofim Simon and moise ha-katan Israel sheli Paploma Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Adi Hayat Almagor/Konstantin M. Hadjidakis and more Almagor/Nagari Hameiri/Minushenko Banai/Yovel Yaron/Hayat Γ. Μητσάκης / G. Mitsakis 20:00 20:30 Μικτή Χορωδία του Ωδείου της Ι.Μ. Βέροιας και Νάουσας, Ελλάδα Adult Choir of Conservatoire of the Holy Metropolis of Veria and Naoussa, Greece Ήρθες εψές στον ύπνο μου Δακρυσμένα μάτια (Tearful eyes) Χαλάλιν του Άρνηση (Denial) Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Παναγιά (Virgni Mary) Γ. Σπανός/ G. Spanos Μ. Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Μ. Βιολάρης / M. Violaris Μ. Θεοδωράκης/ M. Theodorakis Α. Καλδάρας / A. Kaldharas Γιώργος Ορδουλίδης / Giorgos Ordhoulidhis

20:30 21:00 Μικτό Φωνητικό Σύνολο του Συλλόγου «Razvitie 1869», Ντρυάνοβο - Βουλγαρία Mixed Chamber choir Community Center Razvitie 1869, Dryanovo-Bulgaria Hvalite Gospoda s Nebes Blajen Muj (Solo: N.Nikolov) Otche Nash Kade si, vyarna ti lyubov narodna Boyat Nastana Za teb Balgario Oi, shope Dilmano, Dilbero D. Bortniansky Lubimov Kedrov Bulgarian Song Bulgarian Song T. Rusev Folk Folk Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Elena Nazarova, Πιάνο/Piano: Krasimira Ivanova 21:00 21:30 Μικτή Χορωδία «Hashira» Εβραϊκής Κοινότητας, Νόβι Σάντ - Σερβία Hor Jevrejske Opstine Hasira (Jewish Community Choir Hashira ), Serbia Tebe pojem Enosh Sanctus Durme durme Yeish Ei Sham S. Stojanovic Mokranjac L. Lewadowski Karl Jenkins Folk, Argmt: Julija Bal Yoni Rechter L Dor Vador M. Finkelstein Tumbalalaika Havah Nagilah Folk, argmt: Lulija Bal D. Faktori Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Vesna Kesic Krsmanovic 21:30 22:00 Αποτελέσματα Διαγωνισμού και απονομή διπλωμάτων, μεταλλίων και αναμνηστικών. Παρουσίαση ενός μουσικού έργου από τις βραβευμένες χορωδίες. Choir Competition results, nomination of medals and diplomas. One-song performance from the nominated choirs 22:00 22:15 Κήρυξη λήξης των εκδηλώσεων του Διεθνούς Χορωδιακού Φεστιβάλ Καρπενησίου και του Διεθνούς Διαγωνισμού Χορωδιών Antonio Vivaldi / Closing ceremony

ΔΙΕΘΝΗΣ ΔΙΑΓΩΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΧΟΡΩΔΙΩΝ ANTONIO VIVALDI - ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION ANTONIO VIVALDI PROGRAM Παρασκευή 3/7/2015/ Friday 7/3/2015 Ώρα Έναρξης 17:00/ Opening Time 17:00 Συνεδριακό Κέντρο Καρπενησίου/ Conference Center of Karpenissi 17:00 17:15 Μικτή Χορωδία «Ha Kol Yachassi», Ιερουσαλήμ - Ισραήλ Adult Choir Ha Kol Yachassi, Jerusalem Israel Φολκλορ Χορωδίες: Κατηγορία F / Folk Choirs: Category F Atur Mizchech Hakol Zahav Halelluya R. Yoni S. Argov O. Hirsh Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Adi Hayat 17:15 17:30 Μικτή Χορωδία «Hashira» Εβραϊκής Κοινότητας, Νόβι Σάντ - Σερβία Hor Jevrejske Opstine Hasira (Jewish Community Choir Hashira ), Serbia Μικτές Χορωδίες: Κατηγορία A / Mixed Choirs: Category A Oce nas Yeish Ei Sham Havah Nagilah J. Marinkovic Y. Rechter D. Faktori Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Vesna Kesic Krsmanovic Σάββατο 4/7/2015/ Saturday 7/4/2015 Ώρα Έναρξης 17:00/ Opening Time 17:00 Συνεδριακό Κέντρο Καρπενησίου/ Conference Center of Karpenissi 17:00 17:30 Μικτή Χορωδία TRISON, Μπραΐλα Ρουμανία The TRISON Mixed Choir Braila, Romania Μικτές Χορωδίες: Κατηγορία Α / Mixed Choirs: Category A April is my mistress face Cuc, cuculei Sirba pe loc T. Morley N. Ionescu Gh. Danga Θρησκευτική Μουσική: Κατηγορία E / Sacred Music: Category E Oratoriu- Si era la ora sasea Adventi enek Veni veni Emmanuel Myr da Tsary G. Mandicevski Z. Kodaly S. Babekov Διεύθυνση / Choirmasters: Prof. Marcica Lupu and Prof. Stefan Lupu

17:30 18:00 Νέα Ευρωπαϊκή Χορωδία Π.Σ. Γυναικών «Αγάπη», Περαία Ελλάδα New European Choir of the Women s Cultural Association Agapi, Perea, Greece Μικτές Χορωδίες: Κατηγορία Α / Mixed Choirs: Category A Το ποτάμι Σε καινούργια βάρκα μπήκα Όμορφη Μπελίσσα Αγνώστου, 16 ου αιώνα/ Anonymous Επεξ: Γ. Κωνσταντινίδη/ G. Konstanidis Μ. Χατζηδάκις/ M. Hadjidakis Θρησκευτική Μουσική: Κατηγορία E / Sacred Music: Category E Tebje pason (Tibie paiom) D. Bortniansky Kyrie-Sanctus-Benedictus (Little Jazz Mass)B. Chilcott Daniel Undine S.Moore Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Ελεονώρα Καλαϊτσίδου / Eleonora Kalaitsidhou 18:00 18:15 Μικτό Φωνητικό Σύνολο του Συλλόγου Razvitie 1869, Ντρυάνοβο - Βουλγαρία Mixed Chamber choir Community Center Razvitie 1869, Dryanovo-Bulgaria Φολκλόρ Χορωδίες: Κατηγορία F / Folk Choirs: Category F Oi, shope Folk Ela Mome Dilmano, Dilbero Folk Folk Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Elena Nazarova, Πιάνο/Piano: Krasimira Ivanova 18:15 18:30 Νέα Ευρωπαϊκή Χορωδία Π.Σ. Γυναικών «Αγάπη», Περαία Ελλάδα New European Choir of the Women s Cultural Association Agapi, Perea, Greece Τζαζ και Μοντέρνα Μουσική: Κατηγορία G / Jazz and Modern Music: Category G The phantom of the opera (Medley) I am but a small voice Goodnight, sweetheart A.L. Webber R. Whittaker C. Carter Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Ελεονώρα Καλαϊτσίδου / Eleonora Kalaitsidhou

ΒΙΟΓΡΑΦΙΚΑ ΧΟΡΩΔΙΩΝ/ CURRICULA VITAE OF THE CHOIRS Μικτή Χορωδία «Hashira» Εβραϊκής Κοινότητας, Νόβι Σάντ Σερβία Hor Jevrejske Opstine Hasira (Jewish Community Choir Hashira ), Novi Sad, Serbia Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Vesna Kesic Krsmanovic The Novi Sad Jewish Community Choir Hashira (Hebrew word hashira means the song ) was founded in1993, and since than it has been dedicated to cherish Jewish synagogal and folklore music heritage. However, the choir performs almost every kind of choral music, singing in several languages (Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Serbian, Spanish). It has won several awards at local and international festivals (Slovakia Cantat 2009, Prague 2010, Bijeljina in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2012, In Canto sul Garda, Italy 2013). The main quality of this ensemble is variety of its members with different national and religious backgrounds. Conductor Vesna Kesic Krsmanovic studied composition with Enriko Josif and conducting with Stanko Sepic at the Music Academy in Belgrade, and attended the conducting master classes in Siena (Italy) and Hungary (Bartok Seminary). For more than 20 years she has been conducting The Opera Choir of Serbian National Theatre (Novi Sad) and since 2005 Hashira. Although the town of Novi Sad is mainly known as The Exit Festival site, it is, above all, a lovely multicultural and multiethnic centre and the capital of North Serbian province of Vojvodina. Μικτή Χορωδία «Ha Kol Yachassi», Ισραήλ Adult Choir Ha Kol Yachassi, Jerusalem Israel Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Adi Hayat The singing troupe "Ha Kol Yachassi" (the Proportional Sound) was founded in 2007 by a group of Jerusalem enthusiasts, lovers of the vocal culture in Israel and around the globe. The singers are Jerusalemites who share a wide professional background in areas such as education and society, law, medicine, insurance, tourism etc. The "Ha Kol Yachassi" choir holds weekly rehearsals under the baton of Maestro Adi Hayat, composer, arranger and professional choirmaster, renowned in Israel and expert in Israeli music. Under creative musical direction acclaimed by choirs throughout the country, "Ha Kol Yechassi" performs original scores of Israeli folk and modern music with a rich and renewable repertoire. "Ha Kol Yachassi" has represented Jerusalem in musical encounters of similar choirs throughout Israel. The choir was invited, in 2012, by the Foreign Ministry of Israel, to participate in a special International Festival in Zadar, Croatia."Ha Kol Yachassi" established "Hora Zemer" a unique singing festival which brings together, on an annual basis, choirs from throughout Israel. From 2014 we extended the invitation to choirs abroad and enjoyed the music brought to us from Stockholm, Sweden. The festival was attended by 250 Israeli singers and several potential participants have already registered for the next Hora Zemer to be held in October. In 2013 Hora Zemer was included as an integral part of the annual Israel Festival renowned internationally for its high quality and varied performing art forms. During the last few years "Ha Kol Yachassi" took a central part in major events such as - The Makeladino Choir Festival; The Jerusalem Arts and Culture Festival; 100 year anniversary of the birth of composer Sacha Argov; A spectacle in memory of performer Arik Einstein; A special concert performing Russian songs in Hebrew; A special concert performing Greek

songs in Hebrew; Ha Kol Yachassi" was rewarded, in 2013, the gold medal in a special competition, among 10 selected Israeli choirs organized by the Israeli Ministry of Education and Culture. In addition to all these musical activities, the choir holds a communal activity performing before residents of Assisted Residences and in community centers. The cohesiveness of the choir is achieved by activities on a personal level and mutual assistance which no doubt contributes to the quality of the singing during our performances. Μικτή Χορωδία TRISON, Μπραΐλα Ρουμανία The TRISON Mixed Choir Braila, Romania Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Profs. Marcica & Stefan Lupu For over twenty years, the TRISON choral ensemble professionally conducted by teachers Marcica and Stefan Lupu has risen to the challenge due to its special participation in prominent competitions and festivals from Romania as well as from Europe. Thus, promoting a repertoire which mainly includes Romanian but also international choral compositions, the TRISON choir has delivered the message of peace and harmony pertaining to choral music, the ardour and pleasure of making music together. National competitions: Deva (1995), Braşov (1993, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2013), Satu Mare (1998, 2003, 2012), Galaţi (2006, 2007), Bucarest (2001, 2nd Prize), Piatra Neamţ (2003, 3rd Prize), Baia Mare (2014), Tulcea, Buzau, Slobozia, Focşani, Brăila etc. International contests and festivals: Poland (Międzyzdroje-1995), Greece (Athens-1996, Edipsos and Tripoli-1997, Preveza-1998 with Bronze Medal, Salonic - 2001, 2003, 2005), Bulgaria (Sofia- 2004 with Bronze Medal; Baltchik-2013 and 2014), The Russian Federation (St. Petersburg-2006), Italy (Riva del Garda-2007). Currently, the TRISON Choir triads operating in the School of Arts and Crafts "Vespasian Lungu" in Braila, where his repertoire seriously preparing for participation in the 19th International Choir Festival and the 13th Choir Contest from Karpenissi, Greece. Μικτό Φωνητικό Σύνολο του Συλλόγου «Razvitie 1869», Ντρυάνοβο - Βουλγαρία Mixed Chamber choir Community Center Razvitie 1869, Dryanovo-Bulgaria Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Elena Nazarova The Mixed Chamber Choir Dryanovo was founded in 1979 by the music pedagogue Lyuben Bondokov. More than 15 years the local choir singers are among the medal winners at the artistic festivals. During a period of 10 years the activity of the choir was interrupted. In 2004 the rehearsals are renewed. Conductor is Tihomir Petrov and accompanist Yanitsa Petrova. Today the choir consists of 20 singers united by the love for classical singing. They are the main participants during the celebrations of the local religious feasts. The repertoire includes a vast range of styles and epochs East orthodox music, classical works, arrangements of Bulgarian folk songs and solo works. The choir takes part in all the municipal events. In 2008 the Mixed Chamber Choir has received the title Laureate of Ëuro Folk 2008 in Primorsko, under the aegis of European Association of folklore festivals. A year later the singers participate in the International choir festival in Ptolemaida Greece. In 2012 and 2014 the choir participates in 150 years celebration of the foundation of the Choir activity in Bulgaria and in XVI, XVIIIedition of Balkan Folk where wins a laureate title. Since 2013 conductor of the choir is Elena Nazarova and accompanist Krasimira Ivanova.

Νέα Ευρωπαϊκή Χορωδία Π.Σ. Γυναικών «Αγάπη», Περαία Ελλάδα New European Choir of the Women s Cultural Association Agapi, Perea, Greece Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Eleonora Kalaitsidou The New European Choir was founded in 2009 as a significant addition to the broad range of cultural activities that the Association has been offering the people of Perea, and to audiences in Greece and abroad for over 40 years. It has performed with great success at various choir festivals organised by the Municipality of Thessaloniki; The Municipality of Alexandreia; The Municipality of Stavroupoli; The Association of the people of Samos island; The Municipality of Drama; The Municipality of Propontis; The Staff Association of Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation; The Municipality of Thermi; The Holy Church of Prophitis Ilias; The Municipality of Thermaikos (annually); The Municipality of Karditsa (32nd Choir Festival - 2014). The choir sang at the opening ceremony of the Panhellenic Orthopedic Conference and at a seminar organised by the Hellenic Pediatric Society at NOESIS centre. In 2012, it took part in the musical-dance performance of Cinderella at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall. Special performances of the choir include its participation in an event for single mothers at Vafopouleion Cultural Centre, an event dedicated to volunteerism during the visit of the Greek Consul to the Ivory Coast, Ms M. Kesesioglou, and a concert promoting Greco-Russian friendship. The choir consists of approximately 30 members, who are all amateur singers. It has a varied repertoire that includes songs in Greek and other languages spanning a range of periods. The conductor of the choir since its establishment is Ms Eleonora Kalaitsidou-Glykidou. Μικτή Χορωδία Δήμου Αλμυρού Μαγνησίας, Ελλάδα Mixed Choir of the Municipality of Almyros, Greece Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Marianna Samartzi The Mixed Choir of the Municipality of Almyros was reconstituted in 1986, under the direction of a team of energetic members of the municipal authority of Almyros and mostly, the President of the Cultural Organization, whose aim was to maintain alive the tradition of choral music, which existed in the wider area of Almyros before the war. The choir has participated in numerous Concerts and Festivals in Greece, as well as abroad. In October 2005, while participating in the 3rd Choral Meeting in Giannitsa, where President, as well as honoured person of the commission was the famous Greek Composer- Pianist & Conductor Mimis Plessas, the Choir has been awarded the 2nd Pan-Hellenic prize & Silver Medal, achieving a unique distinction for the town of Almyros. Moreover, in April 2011, once more under the direction of the conductor Marianna Samartzi, the Choir achieved the 1st Pan-Hellenic prize & Gold Medal in the framework of the National Choral Competition ( X.O.N ), in Athens. Since 1993, on the initiative of the municipal authority, the Choir of Almyros has been organizing its own Choral Festival with great success and participation from all over Greece. The Choir repertoire involves a large number of musical pieces by great Greek and foreign Composers from all eras and types of choral music. Finally, the Choir holds an important role in the cultural activities of the municipality and has been hosted many times in the local T.V of the Magnesia prefecture. Since its inception, the Choir has been directed by recognized Greek conductors such as Pandas, Mastroyiannis, Vasiliou and Diamantopoulos. From January 2005 till today, the Artistic Direction is under the distinguished Piano Professor and Conductor Marianna Samartzi.

Μικτή Χορωδία Καρπενησίου Antonio Vivaldi, Ελλάδα Adult Choir Antonio Vivaldi of Karpenissi Greece Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: George Xenakis The adult choir of Karpenisi was established in 1986, with the initiative of the Music Professor George Xenakis, which is the conductor of the choir since its foundation. The choir of Karpenisi, aims to conserve and to promote the choir art, and to actively participate at the cultural and social life of its city, the city of Karpenisi in Greece. The choir has given more than 100 concerts in the municipality of Evrytania (Greece), in all cities of Greece and abroad (Bulgaria 1989, Hungary 1990, Cyprus 1992, Romania 2003-2007, etc). The choir has participated in various Choir Festivals in Greece, such as 7th of Atalanti, 1st International Festival of Religious Music in the city of Delfoi, 4th of Aspra Spitia, 5th and 10th of Kifisia, 7th of Karditsa, 5th of Argus Orestikou, 5th of Patra, 6th Internation Festival of Thessaloniki, 9th of Preveza, 9th of Nikaia, 7th of Larisa, Religious of Volos, 3rd of Athens Pallas, 14th of Argos, 10th International Festival of Serres, 12th Agias Volou, and more. The choir has performed numerous works for orchestra and choir by composers such as Mozart, Vivaldi, Pergolesi, Beethoven, Handel, Haydn, with the symphony orchestras of the Dramatic Theatre K.Kisimov (Bulgaria), Pernik (Bulgaria), Razgrant (Bulgaria), Philipoupole (Bulgaria). It has also put on the Holy Liturgy and the Axion Esti composed by Mikis Theodorakis. Since 1988, the choir organizes the International Choir Festival of Karpenisi and the International Choir Competition Antonio Vivaldi in Karpenisi, Greece. Since its founding, the conductor of the choir is George Xenakis. Μικτή Χορωδία Ελασσόνας, Ελλάδα Mixed Choir of Elassona, Elassona - Greece Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Konstantinos Matis The choir of Elassona was founded in 1968 by the conductor Ioannis Tsanakas with the aim to provide people of Elassona region with music knowledge and the opportunity to develop their talent and skills. In a short while, various artistic initiatives had been taken by the choir, which contributed greatly to the music scene of Elassona. As a consequence, a choral stream was created and changed the cultural status of the local region. It s action was interrupted in1975. In 1992, after the local board decision, the choir was reunited with the name Mixed choir of Elassona and incorporated in the Cultural Organisation of Elassona Municipality. Since its first concerts, the town audience embraced and supported the new effort of this remarkable choral ensemble. Since September 2013, the choir is under the artistic direction of its current conductor Konstantinos Matis.The Mixed Choir of Elassona has performed in numerous choir festivals in Greece as well as in many musical events held abroad (Italy, Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople- Turkey) receiving great reviews. Moreover, the choir organizes every year choir festival in Elassona, where plenty of greek choir ensembles take part. The choir s repertoire includes greek and foreign composer s choral works of the Mediaeval till contemporary eras.

Χορωδία Αντιδημαρχίας Κοινωνικής Πολιτικής Δήμου Λαρισαίων, Ελλάδα Seniors Mixed Choir of the Larisa Municipality Greece Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Konstantinos Matis The seniors Mixed Choir of Municipality of Larissa was founded in 1990 by a group of people who were fond of polyphonic music with the aim to promote the region s cultural elements. The Municipality of Larissa contributed in any way to support this effort. Since the first concert, the city s audience embraced this choral movement, which by the time and after the incorporation of many new members- evolved into a remarkable choir ensemble that was under the guidance of K. Papaioannou. In a short while, the choir was already making appearances in Larissa supporting the municipality s social actions and participating in numerous choir festivals and cultural events in plenty of greek cities. Since November 2011, the choir is under the art direction and guidance of its current conductor Konstantinos Matis. Παραδοσιακή Χορωδία «Καταφυγή» του Ι.Ν. Αγ. Δημητρίου Θεσσαλονίκης, Ελλάδα Traditional choir of ''Katafigi'' of the Church of Saint Demetrius, Greece Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Rozalia Eleftheriadhou The traditional choir of ''Katafigi'' of the Church of Saint Demetrius was established in Thessaloniki in 2003 with Rozalia Eleftheriadou as a choir director. Since then, the choir has participated in several hellenic and international festivals in all over Greece and Constantinople. Also, the choir has successfully undertaken and organized musical-theatrical performances. Within the last 2 years the choir organizes a series of events-performances, known as ''A Journey in the Rythms of Tradition'', characterized by a variety of topics annually, tending to become a sort of institution in Thessaloniki. The choir aims to preserve the authentic Hellenic tradition without adding modern influences and bring to light unknown aspects of our tradition to a wider audience. Χορωδία Γυναικών Μαλεσίνας, Ελλάδα Women Choir Malesinas, Malesina Greece Διεύθυνση / Choirmaster: Mania Evaggeliou The choir was formed in 2009 by the Cultural Centre of the Municipality Malesinas. The choir has participated in the Choir Festival of Atalante from 2010 up to 2014. In May 2011 has also participated in an event of the Annex Cancer Society in Martino. In April 2013, the choir performed in a concert to celebrate the release of Castle Amfissa by the Turks. In June 2013 in the 17th International Choir Festival of Karpenissi.The choir has also given several concerts in Larymna's theater of the settlement of Larco, in Malesina and Tragana. Mania Evangeliou teaches and conducts the choir.

Μουσικό Φωνητικό Σύνολο «Θαμυρίς» του Μουσικοχορευτικού και Λαογραφικού Ομίλου Ιτέας «Το Χοροστάσι», Ιτέα - Ελλάδα Choir Ensemble Thamyris, Itea - Greece Διεύθυνση/Choirmaster: Ioannis Hadjis The vocal ensemble Τhamiris of the folklore Music and Dance Association of Itea The Chorostasi is a newly founded choir at the third year of its function. Its love for the choral singing and its systematic and disciplined work, led to the formation of a mature vocal ensemble with balanced sound,well prepared performances and wide repertoire, which shows at every occasion the width of its quality. The choir is conducted by John Hadjis. Νεανική Χορωδία του Ωδείου της Ι.Μ. Βέροιας και Νάουσας, Ελλάδα Youth Choir of Conservatoire of the Holy Metropolis of Veria and Naoussa, Greece The Youth Choir of Conservatory of the Holy Metropolis of Veria and Naoussa, was established in 2013 and is the continuance of the child Choir which has been undertaken from the following choir conductors since 2000: the cultural manager of the Conservatoire Mr. Nick Ordoulidis, Mr. Tom Tsoukalas and the nowadays conductor Mrs Maria Petkou. The choir has given a number of concerts in many places all over Greece. It won the first prize in a concert competition that was organized by the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece in Volos 2009. It has become a coherent group with great cohesion, since the acquaintance among its members during those years of its existence has cultivated love and cooperation among them. In the small period of their coexistence as a Young Choir they have participated in various manifestations of their Metropolis, the municipality of Naoussa, schools, associations e.t.c. They aim at raising the forearm of their efficiency every year and become a four-voice choir in the future. Μικτή Χορωδία του Ωδείου της Ι.Μ. Βέροιας και Νάουσας, Ελλάδα Adult Choir of Conservatoire of the Holy Metropolis of Veria and Naoussa, Greece The mixed adult choir of the Conservatory of the Metropolis of Veria and Naoussa has been established in 2013 after the exhortation of the Metropolitan Mr. Panteleimon. From its beginning, Mr. George Ordoulidis, the Manager of the Conservatory, is the conductor. It has given a number of concerts in various places all over Greece, detaching awards and praises. Its aim is to give the opportunity to its members to develop cooperation, and come closer to one another in order to be able to transfer through music the message of true hope and joy.

Συνδιοργάνωση/Co-organized with Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ευρυτανίας Δήμος Καρπενησίου Χορηγοί/ Sponsors Lecadin Hotel, Karpenissi, Τel: 2237022131 Hotel Elvetia, Karpenissi, Tel. 2237080111 Χορηγοί Επικοινωνίας/Communication Sponsors Evrytanikos Palmos Newspaper, Karpenissi Karpenissi Radio, 97.5fm Our Festival has been recognized by EFFE International Jury to receive the EFFE Label 2015-2016 Musical Cultural Association Antonio Vivaldi Address: Erythrou Stavrou 6, PC: 3610, Karpenissi Greece www: http://choirfestival.org / email: av.choirfestival@gmail.com