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Non-profit civil society · Athens, 2006
EUTERPE
“Euterpe” was founded in Athens on 4 April 2006 as a non-profit civil society and bears the name of the Muse of music. It serves the tradition of Greek music as both a Science and an Art, through concerts, research, education and publications.
From the Articles of Association · Article 3
Aims
A. Promotion and dissemination
The promotion and dissemination, by every appropriate means, of the tradition of Greek Music, in Greece and abroad, as both Science and Art, in its expression through the ages and its organic connection with the various facets of musical expression: Ancient Greek, Byzantine and Post-Byzantine, Ecclesiastical and Secular, Folk and Urban (the “politiko”, the “smyrnaiiko” and the “rebetiko” song).
B. Research and recognition
The systematic study and scholarly research of the tradition of Greek Music in Greece and abroad, and the promotion and honouring of its unsung and celebrated servants: teachers, cantors, instrumentalists, singers and composers.
Means and objectives
The aims are pursued through the means set out in the Articles of Association (Article 3, C), grouped into six fields.
Ensembles and concerts
A Cantors’ Choir, a Choir and an Orchestra presenting Greek Music to Greek and international audiences · instrumental, choral and mixed concerts.
Recordings and publications
Audiovisual material for educational purposes · the scholarly journal “Euterpe” and stand-alone publications of research and artistic work.
Education
Courses, seminars, music workshops and lectures · a music school with an annual programme · raising young people’s awareness and reconnecting them with the musical roots of our people.
Research and archive
Conferences, scholarly events and research programmes · a musicological library and archive of manuscripts, sound recordings, images and a record collection.
Support for creators
Awards, scholarships and grants · advisory and organisational support for musicians and ensembles serving the heritage of Greek Music.
Networking and advocacy
Branches in Greece and the European Union · an online presence · partnerships with institutions and public advocacy for the protection of the Greek Music tradition.
The work of Euterpe
Discography · CD · 2008
Stratiotai Iisou Christou · Soldiers of Jesus Christ
“Ieroi Melodoi” (Holy Melodists) Cantors’ Choir · choirmaster Konstantinos Politis
Eighteen hymns in honour of holy soldiers and martyrs, from St Niketas and St Demetrius to the Holy Forty Martyrs and St George the Trophy-bearer, spanning the whole of the ecclesiastical year. The album was produced by “Euterpe” in collaboration with MINOS EMI.
MINOS EMI · 2008 · CD, Deluxe Edition · 18 tracks · EAN 5099926592626
Track list (18 tracks)
- St Niketas (15 September)
- St Eustathius (20 September)
- Sts Sergius and Bacchus (7 October)
- St Longinus the Centurion (16 October)
- St Artemius the Great Martyr (20 October)
- St Arethas the Great Martyr and his companions (24 October)
- St Demetrius the Great Martyr and Myrrh-streamer (26 October)
- St Nestor (27 October)
- Sts Akindynos and companions (2 November)
- Sts Menas, Victor and Vincent (11 November)
- The Holy Martyrs Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene, Mardarius and Orestes (13 December)
- The Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste (9 March)
- Sts Constantine and Helen, Equal-to-the-Apostles (21 May)
- St Procopius the Great Martyr (8 July)
- The Holy Ten Martyrs of Megara (16 August)
- St Phanourios (27 August)
- St George the Great Martyr and Trophy-bearer (23 April)
- Apostolic Reading
Conferences and proceedings
Conference proceedings in ebook form. Coming soon.
Concerts and recordings
Events, video and new recordings by the ensembles. Coming soon.
Publications and education
Studies, publications, seminars and music workshops. Coming soon.
