ZEIBEKIKO: The tradition of the 9/8 rhythm MELISMA ENSEMBLE
About
Melisma Ensemble is a Sydney-based music group which performs Byzantine Chant and music from the art and folk traditions of Greece and the broader Eastern Mediterranean region. Among the aims of the group is to make these rich musical traditions more accessible to the Australian public while providing an opportunity for enthusiasts to connect, enjoy and learn about them in a meaningful and creative way.Dimitri Koubaroulis, founder and director of Melisma, is psaltis (chanter) and teacher of Byzantine Chant and folk music, with a special interest in the music of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Melisma joins forces with guest star from Greece YIANNIS PAGOZIDIS on Pontian Lyra and Outi to perform songs from Thrace, Asia Minor and Pontus around the 9/8 rhythm theme.
The night will be enhanced with Sophia Ventouris School of Greek Dance on spotlight dance scenes, with traditional costumes worn of regions presented by the musicians.
Date
Sunday 29 September 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
AARC Arcadian Ashbury Recreational Club
55 King St, opposite Canterbury Racecourse, Ashbury NSW 2193