Introduction to the music of Crete by Stelios Petrakis - August 29 - September 3, 2011
This seminar is tailored to students who, on the one hand, are at a beginner's level with regards to Cretan music and, on the other, to advanced musicians of other traditions who would like to become acquainted with the basic characteristics and repertoire of Cretan music. Certain very representative pieces will be worked on from all of the various regional idioms of the island
Stelios Petrakis belongs to the new generation of Greek musicians. Born into the Cretan musical tradition and having become one of the foremost masters of the Cretan lyra, he subsequently extended his musical interest to other related genres thus leading him to collaborate with many important Greek and foreign musicians.
He performs with his own ensemble in Greece as well as abroad and also works as a soloist with various respected composers and other musical ensembles both in concerts and recordings.
His two personal cds have received exceptional reviews and awards from the Greek and the international press.
The instruments he plays are constructed by Stelios himself and he also records his music in his own studio.
- All the seminar's participants are kindly requested to state the time and way of their arrival to Heraklion as well as the time and way of their departure at least ten days before the beginning of the seminar.
- On the departure date, students must free their rooms, the latest until 10:00 a.m
- Information concerning your transportation from/to the airport or port will be sent to you via e-mail one week before each seminar as long as you have sent us information concerning your arrival and departure.
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including the seminar that you wish to participate, your full name and contact details (e-mail, telephone, address), or contact by phone or fax, Monday-Friday, from 08:00 a.m. - 14:00 p.m. Tel/Fax: +30 2810 741027.
