The Cantelena Choir of Patras is set to enchant audiences with their Christmas concert, “Christmas Holy Night,” on Sunday, December 14th, at the Royal Theater in Corfu. This musical evening promises to capture the festive spirit, offering a program filled with beloved Christmas melodies and international repertoire.
A Collaboration of Choral and Brass Excellence
The concert will feature performances by both the Children’s and Women’s Choirs of Cantelena, under the direction of maestro Eleni Papadopoulou-Aravantinou. Adding a unique sonic dimension to the program will be the Ionian Brass Quintet, led by conductor Socrates Anthi. This collaboration aims to deliver a night of light, aesthetic beauty, and a festive atmosphere through captivating sounds, melodies, and masterful orchestrations.
Ionian Brass Quintet: A Legacy of Musical Dedication
The Ionian Brass Quintet, founded in Corfu, is born from the members’ shared passion for brass instruments and chamber music. Corfu, a region with a rich and deeply rooted tradition in wind music, serves as the ensemble’s base. A primary goal of the quintet is to highlight and perform works by Ionian composers, thereby honoring the unique local musical heritage. Beyond this, their repertoire spans a wide range of musical genres, including classical music, arrangements of traditional and light music, film scores, and original compositions for brass instruments. The ensemble’s versatility and artistic quality enable it to meet diverse concert demands successfully.
Educational Outreach and Professional Excellence
An important aspect of Ionian Brass’s activities is its commitment to music education. The quintet’s members are professionally active across all levels of education, from primary to tertiary, as well as in conservatories and philharmonic bands. The ensemble has conducted educational activities, presentations, and workshops on brass instruments, often accompanied by lectures on the history of wind ensembles and contemporary brass pedagogy.
Meet the Members of Ionian Brass:
- Socrates Anthi – Trumpet: Artistic Director & Conductor of FE “Mantzaro”, Professor of Trumpet at the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University and the Conservatory of Corfu, Honorary Doctor of TMS – IP.
- Spyros El Tsampan – Trumpet: Student of the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University, student of Trumpet & Higher Theory at the Conservatory of Corfu, musician of FE “Mantzaro”.
- Kostas Sainis – Horn: Horn Professor, occasional collaborator of Symphony Orchestras, member of the Panhellenic Music Association, musician of FE “Mantzaro”.
- Spyros Rouvas – Trombone: Composer, Doctor of TMET – PAMA, Deputy Conductor of FE “Mantzaro”, Professor at the Conservatory of Corfu & Ionian Conservatory, Artistic Director of the Ionian Music Center of the Corfu Choir.
- Panagiotis Tompros – Tuba: Graduate student of Tuba at the Conservatory of Corfu, Tuba School teacher & musician of FE “Mantzaro”.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the “Christmas Holy Night” concert are available for pre-sale at the Cantelena Choir office, located at 159 Maizonos, Patras. Sales will commence on December 4th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For further inquiries, please contact 2610 273 668.
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