Nicosia International Festival presents the musician and orchestrator, Avraam Kontos and the Cyprus premiere of his latest album “Psychographia”. The lyrics of (Psychographia) belongs to the poet Koumettos Katsioloudis. Inspired by the Halcyon days (Alcyonides), the composer engages in introspection and captures the intricate facets of human nature through the compositions “Soul” and “Utopia”.
Avraam Kontos will also present his works inspired Ntinos Kontos’ poems, included in his poetry collection titled “Poetic Nostalgia”. The lyrics revolve around the occupied villages of the Maronite community in Cyprus: Ayia Marina, Asomatos, Karpasia, and Kormakitis. The tragic events stemming from the Turkish invasion, the harrowing experiences of the bombings and the displacement of the villages’ inhabitants carry a profound meaning for the composer. Through his orchestration he communicates the universal themes of nostalgia for the homeland, and hope for return.
Born in Cyprus with studies in classical guitar at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Avraam Kontos has already embarked on a promising musical journey, collaborating with renowned artists such as Christos Thivaios, George Dalaras, Lavrentis Machairitsas, Alkinoos Ioannidis, and Lina Nikolakopoulou
Composition, Orchestration: Avraam Kontos
Song, Guitars, Lute: Avraam Kontos
Drums: Νίκος Μυλόρδος
Electric Guitar: Panos Larkou
Electric Bass: Christos Maragkos
Piano: Antreas Michalopoulos
String Quartet: Fusionia Quartet
Saxophones: Nikos Nikolaou
Trumpet: Antreas Giannakouras
Adult Choir: Music Horizons Conservatory Anthi Papafilippou
Sound Engineer: Mic Roussos
Lyrics Psychographia: Koumettos Katsioloudis
Lyrics Poetic Nostalgia: Ntinos Kontos
Duration: 75’
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Ticket prices:
ZONE A: €18/ €15
ZONE B: €16/ €12
ZONE C: €14/ €12
ZONE D: €12/ €10
Festival identity:
The Festival is co-organised by the Nicosia Municipality and Nicosia For Art, and forms part of Nicosia's bid for the European Capital of Culture 2030.
The Festival is presented by ECOMMBX.
Festival Silver Sponsor: Cyprus Public Transport
Festival Bronze sponsor: Embassy of Spain in Cyprus, Deloitte Legal
Hospitality sponsor: The Classic Hotel