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Renowned Cypriot violinist and composer presents his latest project Michalis Kouloumis Quintet. Through this ensemble, artist Michalis Kouloumis showcases his original compositions as well as arrangements on traditional melodies inspired by the Greek islandic repertoire performed with his unique and characteristic musical idiom. Michalis shares the stage with four exquisite musicians from Greece and Cyprus with whom he has extensively worked in recent years.
Michalis Kouloumis: violin, voice, compositions
Christos Yerolatsitis: piano
Kyriakos Markoulis: lute, lavta, pikiavlin, voice
Simone Mongelli: percussions
Thodoris Ziarkas: double bass, lyra
Bookings:
Ntia Costi
Michalis Kouloumis is the teacher and conductor of the brilliant Ammochostos Traditional Music Orchestra which captivates the audience in every performance. The Orchestra is a non-for-profit organisation and was established in 2024 with the aim of educating and showcasing the talented young musicians of Cyprus, as well as preserving the Cypriot identity through the teaching and promotion of the music of Cyprus and the wider region of the Eastern Mediterranean. Alongside the Orchestra, there is a Youth Department, taught by the exceptional musician Kyriakos Markoullis.
Upcoming Concerts and Seminars
Archontiko Axiotheas, Nicosia CY
UDOPIA
11 September 2021
“Udopia” sometimes resembles a story from Arabian nights, a fairytale that melds ancient and new elements, the West and the East, and explores the very roots of our musical heritage.
Musicians: Thymios Atzakas oud - Thodoris Ziarkas double bass - Michalis Kouloumis violin