European Music Day 2023

Feel the Rhythm of Europe in Rethymno. Join us for European Music Day celebrations.

The Department of Culture in the Municipality of Rethymno is organizing a series of three-day events in open spaces and squares of Rethymno to celebrate the European Music Day. Here is the revised program of events:

Wednesday, June 21st @ Agnostou Square
Time: 19:30

Music, Culture, and Joy

Join us for an enchanting presentation of European folk dances by the dance group of the Center for Kinetic Learning, "Athlou DeLear." Take a musical and dancing journey through the rich folk dance traditions of Italy, Russia, Germany, Holland, France, England, Spain, and Greece. The presenter for the evening will be Ariadne Korahai.

Wednesday, June 21st @ LOTZIA
Time: 20:30

 Enjoy a concert featuring the University Choir of Rethymno Schools, conducted by Mariella Vitoros. This talented choir comprises students, administrators, and teaching staff from the University of Crete. Accompanied by Yannis Kiagiadakis on piano and Spyros Xenitopoulos on accordion, they will captivate you with their melodious performance.

Thursday, June 22nd  @ Mitropolis Square
Time: 20:45

The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Rethymno, known for its consistent and remarkable contributions to the city's cultural activities, will honor the European Music Day with a special concert in the heart of the Old Town at Metropolis Square. Through well-known melodies and a tribute to the esteemed composer Yannis Markopoulos, the orchestra will take you on a journey into the world of dreams and creativity. The orchestra will be conducted by the talented Stelios Apostolakis.

Thursday, June 22nd @  Iroon Politechniou Square (Prefecture)
Time: 22:00

The Municipal Choir of Rethymnon will present a captivating musical program under the theme "Greek Songs that Have Traveled the World - Foreign Songs that Have Traveled to Greece." Led by conductor Isidora Chalkiadaki, the choir will enchant you with their harmonious performance.

Friday, June 23rd @  Erofili Theatre (Fortress) 
Time: 21:30

Join us for a concert paying tribute to the legendary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. Students and teachers from the Wind Ensemble, Choir Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Body Percussion Ensemble, and Dance Ensemble of the Music School of Rethymno will come together to celebrate the life and work of Mikis Theodorakis, who played a significant role in shaping Greece's history in the 20th century. The concert will be directed by Spyridon Raftakis, the Director of the Music School of Rethymno.

All events are open to the public, and admission is free of charge.