Another bright month starts with local and international artists starring in special venues and magic locations.
Find out more about the 5 events taking place this week!
TUESDAY 1 AUGUST 2017, 21:00
CORAL BAY AVENUE
SONEROS DE VERDAD
• The European Capital of Culture – Pafos2017 and the Municipality of Pegeia present the authentic and diverse rhythms of Cuban music, from the second generation of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club. The band, of which Pio Leyva was one of its founding members, is led by Luis Frank Arias, a genuine representative of Son Cubano, who combines masterfully the new with the old.
Participating artists: Luis Frank Arias (vocals), Leriosver Moracen Alemani (trumpet), Nicolás Sirgado (bass, vocals), Sergio Veranes (tres cubano, vocals), Querol Aldana (guitar, vocals), Vivo Barrera (percussion) and Fabián Sirgado (congas, vocals).
Free entrance
WEDNESDAY 2 AUGUST 2017
Vrysi ton Pegeiotisson, 20:30
CYPRUS RHYMES OF LOVE
•The Travelling Stage presents, in a theatrical performance, the poetry of distinguished Cypriot folk poets, that sing the joys, hardships and the passions of love. The poetry texts are performed by Elena Hatziafxenti and directed by Chryso Charalambous.
With the accompaniment of the brilliant musicians Yiannis Koutis, Michalis Kouloumis and Thodoris Ziarkas.
Free entrance
MOVING SCREENS 2017
2 August – 28 August 2017, 20:30
The cinema travels to village squares in Pafos, reviving the touring cinema with a series of screenings that offer the charm of open, summer cinema, as well as opportunities for gathering and entertainment.
Free entrance
MOVING SCREENS Programme, starts this wednesday at 20:30 in Kathikas village with the American film titled ‘A Good Year’
Description: Based on Peter Mayle’s novel, the film tells the story of a stockbroker travelling to Southern France to sell his vineyard, which he inherited from his uncle. Soon, his arrogant attitude towards the life style of the province changes entirely, thanks to childhood memories but also a beautiful French woman he meets. He will commit to the cultivation of the vineyard, facing all kinds of difficulties… A bittersweet film and a “bright” production on wine, travelling, well being but also the difficulties of a new beginning.
Screenplay: Marc Klein
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Cast: Russell Crowe, Abbie Cornish, Marion Cotillard, Freddie Highmore, Albert Finney, Rafe Spall, Archie Panjabi, Richard Coyle, Ben Righton, Patrick Kennedy and others.
Other screenings of the same film will take place at Kouklia on the 22/08, & Tsada on the 24/8 at 20:30.
In English with Greek subtitles
Free entrance
‘Moving Screens’ Programme (Movies/Dates/Location)
1. La Prima Cosa Bella | Italy 2010, 125: Polemi 8/8, Arodes 10/8, Timi 12/8, 20:30
2. The Intouchables | France 2011,112’: Pegeia 21/8, Armou 28/8 20:30
MOONS & STARS
FRIDAY 4th & SATURDAY 5th OF AUGUST
PETRA TOU ROMIOU
Petra tou Romiou, a place filled with history, will be the venue for two evenings that combine the sea and the sky, music and poetry.
There, where cultures meet and where Aphrodite dominates as the ultimate goddess.
FRIDAY 4th OF AUGUST, 20:30
MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS,20:30
The famous Acordes Guitar Ensemble (with nine guitars and a contrabass) presents a programme edited by Evagoras Karageorgis and Zoi Paisanou-Marcou, with guitar pieces from the Mediterranean, Europe and Latin America, as well as traditional Cypriot melodies adapted by Evagoras Karageorgis. Singer: Pavlina Constantopoulou.
SECOND LIFE – ELEFTHERIA ARVANITAKI, 22:00
Eleftheria Arvanitaki gives a unique performance of poetry set to music, proving once more how the art of her interpretation can bring out extreme sensitivity, the dynamic of expression and the deep meanings of each individual verse.
Orchestration: Alexandros Drakou Ktistakis
Musicians: Giorgos Georgiades (bass), Alexandros Drakou Ktistakis (drums), Yiannis Kyrimkyrides (piano), Nikos Mermigkas (lafta, bouzouki, laouto, mandolin), Dimitris Tsakas (saxophone).
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SATURDAY 5TH OF AUGUST 2017
THE MEDITERRANEAN MEET THE BALKANS, 20:30
The Amalgamation Project balance between the Mediterranean sounds and the Balkan musical tradition, celebrating the richness of polyphony by the female vocal group Amalgamation Choir. Vasiliki Anastasiou (vocals, research, compositions), Ermis Michael (guitar, orchestration), Alkis Agathokleous (ney), Pavlos Carvalho (cello), Argyro Christodoulou and Evri Demetriou (vocals).
WEDDINGS & FUNERALS – GORAN BREGOVIC, 22:00
Goran Bregovic presents a world of unique sounds and exciting musical performances, confirming his talent to bring contrasting elements together, and what superficially seems not to match. His music, highly influenced by the Balkan tradition, is famous for the brass instruments, the traditional Bulgarian polyphonies, the electric guitar, the traditional percussion instruments and the string instruments. A frantic hymn to the beauty of life.
The event is Sold Out
