Direct from GREECE! Experience Ancient Greek Music LIVE

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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Direct from GREECE!

Experience Ancient Greek Music LIVE

Thursday, March 27 · 7 - 9pm PDT. Doors at 6:30pm Knox United Church 345 Pym Street Parksville, BC

March 27th - Concert & Sound Journey - Knox United Church - 7- 9pm. $45

Tickets on Eventbrite:

Direct from GREECE! Experience Ancient Greek Music LIVE Tickets, Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Don't miss these 3 professional musicians from Greece for this rare Vancouver Island appearance. Authentic, traditional music played on handcrafted, ancient instruments.

Hybrid Listening Format means you can enjoy the show in row seating or as a healing Sound Bath (bring your comfort items such as yoga mat, blanket, pillow) laying on the floor. *This is a quiet listening experience

March 26th - Lyre Workshop - Nanaimo (private location given on registration) - 3-4pm. $60 Hands on experience - learn to play ancient melodies on the Lyre. Limited spaces available. Look for ‘Add- Ons’ on the Eventbrite link to reserve your spot.

DIRECT from GREECE!

Thanasis Kleopas is a world-renowned musician who has performed live worldwide, including China, France, Japan, Italy, India, Germany, Switzerland, and more. He is a beloved lyre player, performing on an ancient Greek lyre of Apollo, drawing inspiration from Greek folk music to compose deeply emotion-provoking melodies. His compositions are a testament to his deep love for his Greek origins and ancient world music.

Theodore Koumartzis is a renowned lyre player and the visionary behind the pioneering SEIKILO Museum of Ancient Music in Thessaloniki. Being an integral part of the LUTHIEROS family of luthiers, he had the chance to participate with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Hellenic University of Greece to research and develop several ancient musical instruments. Theodore's multifaceted musical journey also encompasses the founding of two bands, the folk fusion band "Reggetiko Project" and the ancient world music ensemble "Pausis," releasing several music albums over the past decade and performing live in venues around the globe, such as in Sicily, Istanbul, Nicosia, Bonn, Vancouver, etc.

Marios Podaras is an experienced musician focusing on ancient and contemporary string instruments, such as the pandura and the violin. His extensive education in classical music began at the age of 4 and continues to this day, including seminars at the renowned Labyrinth Music Workshop, an institution overseen by Ross Daly. As part of his artistic journey, Marios Podaras engaged in numerous musical endeavors, including bands in Greece and abroad. His penchant for exploring diverse musical realms allowed him to highlight his talents across different genres, ranging from rebetiko, rock, blues, and jazz to psychedelic music.