Chronology - ΜΑΡΙΑ ΦΑΡΑΝΤΟΥΡΗ

20 & 27.01, 03-04 & 10.02.2018, Greece, Athens, Parnassus Hall

Maria Farantouri and Elli Paspala in a musical journey with Greek and international stops. Songs the two great singers love and love to sing them too. Takis Farazis plays piano and David Lynch wind instruments.

23.02.2018, Greece, Athens, Megaron Moussikis

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis. Romancero Gitano (F.G.Lorca/Od.Elytis), Mythestorema (Y.Seferis), March of the Spirit (Agg.Sikelianos): three great works performed by Maria Farantouri and the bass Tassos Apostolou. Andreas Pylarinos conducts the State Athens Orchestra and K.Konstandaras the PPC Chorus.

19.03.2018, Greece, Hepirus, Ioannina, Municipal Theatre

23.03.2018, Greece, Macedonia, Ptolemais

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri sings songs by the great Greek composer accompanied by Takis Farazis (piano) and David Lynch (sax & flute).

04.04.2018, Greece, Athens, GNO’s Alternative Stage at SNFCC

Maria Farantouri with Achilleas Wastor (pianist), Heracles Zakkas (bouzouki) and Alexandros Botinis (cello) interpret Epitaph by Mikis Theodorakis & Yannis Ritsos and other songs from Greek repertory relative to the mood of the Holy Week. Special guest: singer Tassos Apostolou (bass).

15.04.2018, Belgium, Antwerp, De Roma

Maria Farantouri sings songs from her rich repertory accompanied by Henning Schmiedt (piano), Jens Naumilkat (cello) and Volker Schlott (sax & flute).

16.04.2018, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Meervaart

Maria Farantouri sings songs from her rich repertory accompanied by Henning Schmiedt (piano), Jens Naumilkat (cello) and Volker Schlott (sax & flute).

21.04.2018, Greece, Athens, Megaron Moussikis

Maria Farantouri cooperates with famous guitarist Vaggelis Boudounis and 100 Guitars to perform songs by Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadzithakis.

03.05.2018, Germany, Berlin, Berlin Philharmonie Kammermusiksaal

Maria Farantouri sings Taner Akyol. Symeon Ioannidis conducts the Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt. Composer Taner Akyol plays Bağlama.

12.05.2018, USA – New York, Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri sings some of his best-loved songs accompanied by a 7-piece ensemble: Heracles Zakkas (bouzouki & mandolin), Alexandros Botinis (cello), Petros Klampanis (bass), David Lynch (saxophone & flute), Christos Rafalides (vibraphone), Engin Kaan Gunaydin (percussion), Achilleas Wastor (music director and piano).

21.05.2018, Greece, Athens, Megaron Moussikis

100 Years of General Confederation of Greek Workers. A special concert for a special event celebrating a century of workers’ struggles. Maria Farantouri sings with Dionyssis Savvopoulos on this occasion while Violetta Icari and Dimitris Mystakides participate along with an ensemble of great musicians and the Chorus of Musical School of Rhodes Island.

23.05.2018, Greece, Athens, Kellari

Takis Farazis Trio & Maria Farantouri. In a very special project full of sound-colours and images from a wide range Greek and international repertory Maria Farantouri sings with exquisite pianist soloist Takis Farazis and his trio.

01.06.2018, Cyprus, Nicosia, Castelliotissa Hall

Woman: Art-Literature-Society. Maria Farantouri as main speaker at the 1st Symposium of the Cyprus Author’s Centre. In the end of the works she gives a recital -accompanied by pianist Takis Farazis- with selected songs on the conference’s topic.

06.06.2018, Austria, Salzburg, University of Salzburg

Mikis Theodorakis is made an honorary Doctor of Philosophy and Maria Farantouri -accompanied by pianist Henning Schmiedt- sings on this occasion a couple of songs of The Ballad of Mauthausen.

20.06.2018, Greece, Theva, Archaeological Museum

On the occasion of two year’s operation of the New Archaeological Museum of Theva Maria Farantouri sings Greek composers and poets, at the museum’s open-air yard, accompanied by the soloist musicians: Takis Farazis (piano), David Lynch (sax & flute), Heracles Zakkas (bouzouki).

29.06.2018, Greece, Thessaloniki, Megaron Moussikis, Open Air Square

11.07.2018, Greece, Peloponnese, Tripolis

Maria Farantouri participates in Dionyssis Savvopoulos’s concert for the celebration of 100 Years of the General Confederation of Greek Workers and the Worker’s Centre of Tripolis. With them also appear Violetta Icari, Dimitris Mystakides and an ensemble of great musicians.

13.07.2018, Greece, Peloponnese, Kalamata

Maria Farantouri participates in Dionyssis Savvopoulos’s concert for the celebration of 100 Years of the General Confederation of Greek Workers and the Worker’s Centre of Kalamata. With them also appear Violetta Icari, Dimitris Mystakides and an ensemble of great musicians.

21.07.2018, Germany, Dormagen, Freilichtbühne

Maria Farantouri sings songs from her rich repertory accompanied by Henning Schmiedt (piano), Jens Naumilkat (cello) and Volker Schlott (sax & flute).

08.08.2018, Greece, Mount Pelion, Aloni Theatre

Maria Farantouri sings Greek composers and poets accompanied by the soloists: Takis Farazis (piano) and David Lynch (sax & flute).

27.08.2018, Greece, Creta, Herakleion, Open Air Theatre “Nikos Kazandzakis”

Beyond the Borders. Original work by composer Cihan Türkoğlu set to music on lyrics by Agathi Dimitrouka and other poets. Eastern musical traditions meet with Western ones from Middle Ages to Modern Era. On this musical encounter, internationally acclaimed soloists collaborate: Anja Lechner – violoncello, Meri Vardanyan – qanun, Nikos Paraoulakis – ney, İzzet Kızıl – percussion and the composer Cihan Türkoğlu – vocal, saz and kopuz.

29.08.2018, Greece, Attica, Herod’s Atticus Odeon

Homage to Manos Eleftheriou. 14 singers and a multi-piece ensemble participate in a concert dedicated to the great poet who passed away on July 22nd. Revenues will be allocated to those affected by the wildfire which destroyed Mati, Attica, on 23rd of July.

01.09.2018, Greece, Attica, Ayia Paraskevi, Municipal Library

Maria Farantouri sings Greek composers and poets accompanied by the soloists: Takis Farazis (piano) and David Lynch (sax & flute).

06.09.2018, Greece, Macedonia, Ptolemais

Maria Farantouri participates in Dionyssis Savvopoulos’s concert for the celebration of 100 Years of the General Confederation of Greek Workers. With them also appear Violetta Icari, Dimitris Mystakides and an ensemble of great musicians.

14.09.2018, Greece, Peloponnese, Monemvasia, Lazareto Hotel

Maria Farantouri sings Greek composers and poets accompanied by the soloists: Takis Farazis (piano) and David Lynch (sax & flute). Excellent young singer Panos Boussalis collaborates. The event is under the auspices of the Women’s Union “Monemvassiotisses”.

22.09.2018, Greece, Attica, Athens, Megaron Moussikis

Fly in Your Dreams. Maria Farantouri and noted violinist and composer Antonis Sousamoglou are the guests of lyricist Lina Nikolakopoulou and singer Thodoris Voutsikakis. The young singer will render songs by Lina Nikolakopoulou from the ’80s to the present day, as well as extracts from their collaboration with Italian composer Nicola Piovani.

07.10.2018, Austria, Vienna, St. Stephen’s Place

Homage to Iakovos Kambanellis. An all-day event including a concert of Maria Farantouri. A Marathon Reading -from 10:00 to 24:00 and by 100 personalities- of the whole book Mauthausen by the Greek author who was a political prisoner in this concentration camp and wrote down his experience afterwards (Die Freiheit kam im Mai, translated in German by Helena Stroumpaki). Maria Farantouri sings songs set to poetry by Iakovos Kambanellis including The Ballad of Mauthausen by Mikis Theodorakis. The event is under the auspices of Karolos Papoulias (former President of Greece), Heinz Fischer (former President of Austria), Kardinal Christoph Schönborn (the Highest Priest of the Catholic Church in Austria), Bishop Michael Bünker (the Highest Pastor of the Evangelic Church in Austria) and Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister (the Highest Rabbi of the Israeli Church in Austria).

15.10.2018, Greece, Crete, Herakleion

31.10.2018, Greece, Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Megaron Moussikis

03 & 04.11.2018, Greece, Athens, Megaron Moussikis

Film Music and Classical. “It will be a great and unforgettable experience for me to collaborate with such a great persona and performer of the Greek song, which was also my longing for a long time,” says Zbigniew Preisner about his collaboration with Maria Farantouri in Athens when he will be presenting his classical movie themes and other with world renowned soloists: Lisa Gerrard, Maria Farantouri, Edyta Krzemien (soprano), Konrad Mastylo (piano), Zbigniew Paleta (violin). The New Symphonic Orchestra of Thessaloniki and the Mixed Choir “Nikos Astrinidis” will be directed by the composer himself. Maria Farantouri will interpret the great “Concerto for United Europe” and “The Hymn of Love” from the First Corinthian Epistle of Apostle Paul.

25.11.2018, Greece, Athens, Peace & Friendship Stadium

The Greek Communist Party celebrates a life and struggle of 100 years with a big event starting with a speech of the General Secretary Dimitris Coutsoumbas. 10 singers -Maria Farantouri among them- will sing songs of Mikis Theodorakis, Apostolos Caldaras, Stavros Couyoumdzis, Christos Leondis, Manos Loizos, Yannis Markopoulos, Thanos Mikroutsikos, Stavros Xarhakos and Manos Hadzithakis.

28.11.2018, Greece, Mytilene, Municipal Theatre

Maria Farantouri sings Greek composers and poets accompanied by Takis Farazis (piano), and David Lynch (sax & flute).

15.12.2018, Greece, Athens, IANOS

Beyond the Borders. ECM, AN Music, Maria Farantouri, Cihan Türkoğlu and Anja Lechner present their new CD. A conversation among the artists the composer Nikos Kypourgos and the chief editor of Ethnos Newspaper Natalie Hadziioannou takes place plus a short live show presenting the new work.

16.01.2019, Germany, Berlin, Babylon

4th Hellas Filmbox Berlin. Maria Farantouri sings The Ballad of Mauthausen by Mikis Theodorakis and Iakovos Kambanellis -accompanied by the pianist Henning Schmiedt- on the opening day of the film festival which presents to German audience the topic of German Occupation of Greece during the WW II.

20.01.2019, Germany, Dresden, Staatsschauspiel, Kleines Haus 1

The Song of Hope. Maria Farantouri performs selected songs from her wide repertory. Henning Schmiedt plays grand piano and Michaela Meise plays accordion and sings.

02.02.2019, Greece, Athens, Parnassus Hall

Poetry of Costas Cartelias. Maria Farantouri sings poetry by Costas Cartelias set to music by Mikis Theodorakis, Michalis Gregoriou, Nikos Kypourgos and other Greek composers. Doros Demosthenous sings, Irina Valentinova plays piano, David Lynch flute and saxophone and Mariliza Papadouri violoncello. Poetess Ioulita Heliopoulou opens the concert with a speech on Costas Cartelias poetry.

04.05.2019, Cyprus, Limassol, Rialto Theatre

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri performs selected songs of the great Greek composer. Irina Valentinova plays piano, David Lynch flute and saxophone and Mariliza Papadouri violoncello.

10.07.2019, Greece, Athens, Herod’s Atticus Odeon

Go to movies? Maria Farantouri and her team deliver covers of all-time classic songs of Greek and world cinema, reliving unforgettable moonlit nights; songs which never quite faded away after the closing credits rolled. Growing independent of the movies in which they debuted, these songs acquired a life of their own. Actor Yannis Stankoglou reads relative texts written by Yorgos Monemvasitis who contributed to the set list. Anastasios Symeonidis conducts the ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra. The soloist Christos Papageorgiou plays piano. Two young singers join the group: Thodoris Voutsikakis and Korina Legaki.

23.07.2019, Greece, Chalkidiki, Sani Hill

Charles Lloyd Trio. Maria Farantouri performs as a special guest to Charles Lloyd together with Takis Farazis (piano) and Socrates Sinopoulos (lyre).

29.07.2019, Greece, Corfu, Mon Repos Theatre

Homage to Manos Hadzithakis. Maria Farantouri sings songs by the great Greek composer. Kimon Hytiris conducts the Symphonic Orchestra and Chorus of Corfu Odeon. Takis Farazis plays piano. Guest appearance: Cleo Denardou.

02 & 03.08.2019, Greece, Cyclades, Kea, Mylopotamos, Ethnographic Museum

Maria Farantouri and Elli Paspala in a musical journey with Greek and international stops: songs the two great singers love and love to sing them too. Takis Farazis plays piano and David Lynch wind instruments.

31.08.2019, Greece, Aegina Island, Avra Beach

02.09.2019, Greece, Thessaloniki, Allied Military Cemeteries of Zeitinlik

Maria Farantouri and Vassilis Lekkas on the opening of the Balkan Square Events 2019 perform songs by the greatest Greek composers.

19.09.2019, South Korea, Goyang, Kintex Centre

Award ceremony of Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri participates in the “Let’s DMZ” events celebrating the Demilitarize concept for peace and friendship between North and South Korea. Accompanied by pianist Henning Schmiedt, she sings two songs by Mikis Theodorakis on the occasion of awarding the great Greek composer for his activism towards Peace and Friendship.

22.09.2019, South Korea, Uijeongbu, Arts Centre

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri participates in the “Let’s DMZ” events celebrating the Demilitarize concept for peace and friendship between North and South Korea. In the first part of the concert the soprano Sunyoung Seo with Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra and the choruses Uijeongbu City Choir & Grande Opera Choir, under the baton of Jung Nara, interpret Theodorakis’s 3rd Symphony. In the second part Maria Farantouri sings songs by Mikis Theodorakis and the composer and singer Jung Tae-choon his own songs. Together they sing Denial, by Mikis Theodorakis and Yorgos Seferis. Henning Schmiedt plays piano.

17.11.2019, Israel, Tel Aviv, Israel Opera House

Maria Farantouri sings The Ballad of Mauthausen by M. Theodorakis & I. Kambanellis and other songs by the great Greek composer accompanied by the “Mikis Theodorakis Popular Orchestra. With her appears the singer Dimitris Bassis.

23.01.2020, Germany, Hamburg, Markthalle

24.01.2020, Germany, Düsseldorf, Tonhalle

Maria Farantouri on tour with the Ballad of Mauthausen by M. Theodorakis & I. Kambanellis and other Songs of Humanity. With her appear the Israeli tenor Assaf Kacholi and the great German actress Iris Berben. Accompanied by Berliner Instrumentalisten: Henning Schmiedt (piano & arrangements), Volker Schlott (sax & flute), Jens Naumilkat (cello).

26.01.2020, Germany, Dresden, Staatstheater

27.01.2020, Germany, Berlin, Universität der Künste

Maria Farantouri on tour with the Ballad of Mauthausen by M. Theodorakis & I. Kambanellis and other Songs of Humanity. With her appear the Israeli tenor Assaf Kacholi and the Greek-German actress Sandra von Ruffin. Accompanied by Berliner Instrumentalisten: Henning Schmiedt (piano & arrangements), Volker Schlott (sax & flute), Jens Naumilkat (cello). Guest appearance: the German politician of Turkish origin Cem Özdemir, ex leader of the Green Party of Germany, and the Turkish journalist Can Dündar, singing with Maria Farantouri the song of Zülfü Livaneli Kardeşin Duymaz.

29.01.2020, Germany, Stuttgart, Liederhalle Mozartsaal

01.02.2020, Germany, Neu-Isenburg, Hugenottenhalle

25.09.2021, Greece, Ilion (Athens), Tritsis Park, 21:30

The songs of Mikis Theodorakis and Yannis Ritsos. Maria Farantouri participates in a concert dedicated to the songs of these two great men.

28.09.2021, Greece, Athens, Megaron Concert Hall, 20:30

Setting to music the Greek Poetry. Educational program for adults: conversation with Maria Farantouri and Dimitris Kataleifos. Free entrance with priority ticket (online booking).

01 & 02.10.2021, Greece, Athens, Megaron Concert Hall, 20:30

Return to Poetry. Maria Farantouri and actor Dimitris Kataleifos with a four pieces ensemble perform songs by Mikis Theodorakis and other composers set to poetry by George Seferis, Odysseas Elytis et. al.

11.10.2021, Greece, Athens, Megaron Concert Hall, 20:30

17th EuGMS Congress. Maria Farantouri with a small musical ensemble performs songs from her wide repertory in the frame of the medical conference Growing old in better health – building synergies across Europe.

10.11.2021, Greece, Crete, Herakleion, CCCC, “Andreas & Maria Kalokairinou” Hall

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis with Maria Farantouri. A concert dedicated to the memory and work of Mikis Theodorakis under the auspices of the Cultural Conference Centre of Herakleion.

11.12.2021, France, Paris, Grande salle Pierre Boulez – Philharmonie, 20:30

Exile. Maria Farantouri participates in a concert of the ensemble En Chordais presenting songs of the Mediterranean people on the theme of exile.

25 & 26.02.2022, Greece, Athens, Municipal Theatre Olympia, 20:30

Listen to my Voice and Come. Homage to the Greek author Iakovos Kambanellis with his works set to music by Mikis Theodorakis –The Ballad of Mauthausen, The Neighbourhood of The Angels, The Enemy People-, by Manos Chatzidakis –Fairy Tale with No Name-, by Stavros Ksarhakos –Our Big Circus– etc. Together with Maria Farantouri sing Hero Saia, Vassilis Yisdakis and Thanassis Voutsas. Raphael Pylarinos conducts the Symphonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens.

08.03.2022, Greece, Athens, The Acropolis Museum, 19:00

The Silent’s Fragments. Maria Farantouri performs part of the new work with excerpts of poems by ancient poetesses, in a modern Greek adaptation by Thanos Tsaknakis and set to music by Lena Platonos, on the occasion of the event The Expatriate Goddesses of the Parthenon.

02.04.2022, Greece, Larissa, DOL Concert Hall, 20:30

Maria Farantouri sings Greek composers. Maria Farantouri performs with the musical ensemble “Enodeia” and the Mixed Choir of the DOL (Municipal Conservatory of Larissa), under the direction of Dimitris Karvounis, performing works by Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadjidakis, Nikos Kypourgos and Eleni Karaindrou.

29.04.2022, Greece, Athens, Galatsi Olympic Centre, Christmas Theatre, 20:00

Concert dedicated to the Labour Day with Maria Farantouri. Famous and beloved songs by the iconic singer with the participation of R.Antonopoulou, V.Yisdakis, K.Triantafyllidis (vocals), Ach.Gouastor (piano), H.Zakkas (bouzouki), D.Lynch (winds), M.Porphyris (cello), St.Kavallieratos (double bass), G.Syntridis (drums), G.Tsokanis (keyboards), Chr.Michalis (acoustic and electric guitar). Direction by M.Androulidakis.

16.05.2022, Greece, Athens, Olympia Municipal Theatre, 19:30

11th International Archaeological Film Festival AGON. The oecumenical voice of Maria Farantouri performs songs from the musical galaxy of Mikis Theodorakis, to whose memory is dedicated this year’s festival with the thematic title Oecumenical Community.

22.05.2022, Greece, Athens, Olympia Municipal Theatre, 20:30

From heart to memory. Homage to Manos Loizos with Maria Farantouri, Miltos Paschalidis and Apostolos Rizos on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the composer’s death.

04.06.2022, Greece, Boeotia, Distomo,Open Space of the Museum of Victims of Nazism, 20:30

Maria Farantouri sings for Distomo. Concert of the performer in the context of the Anniversary Events in memory of the Distomo Massacre. Vassilis Yisdakis participates. Five-piece ensemble: Achilles Gouastor (piano), Heracles Zakkas (bouzouki), David Lynch (sax & flute), Michalis Porphyris (cello) and Teo Lazarou (contrabass).

08.06.2022, Austria, Salzburg, University of Salzburg, Great Hall, 20:00

Songs that made History. Maria Farantouri -in the frame of the First Ernst Bloch Symposium on the topic of Utopia & Resistance– interprets songs for the democratic values and humanity accompanied by Achilles Gouastor (piano), Heracles Zakkas (bouzouki) and David Lynch (sax & flute).

26 & 27.06.2022, Greece, Thessaloniki, Fortress of Heptapyrgion, 21:15

Great Voices. Maria Farantouri and Elli Paspala in a musical journey through the last 80 years of Greek music, through iconic songs by great Greek composers who left their mark on the country’s musical history. Evi Siamantas and Andrianna Bampalis participate in this event. Anastasios Simeonidis conducts the MOYSA Youth Symphony Orchestra.

04.07.2022, Greece, Athens, Herod’s Atticus Odeon, 21:00

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri, the composer’s leading interpreter, joins forces with the excellent baritone Tassis Christojannis and the significant conductor Miltos Loyiadis in a solemn musical evening dedicated to the memory and the valuable legacy left by Mikis Theodorakis. The first part includes songs from the iconic work Canto General set to poetry by Pablo Neruda and the second well known songs of the composer.

08.07.2022, Germany, Rudolstadt, Grand Stage Heidecksbur, 22:30

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri, the composer’s leading interpreter, meets Israeli tenor Assaf Kacholi for a programme dedicated to songs by Mikis Theodorakis and songs for the humanity. Oliver Weder conducts the Thüringer Symphonikern Saalfeld Rudolstadt. Panos Kosmidis plays piano.

13 & 14.07.2022, Greece, Elefsis, Archaeological Site, 21:00

The Silent’s Fragments. A new project for Maria Farantouri with fragments of poetry by ancient Greek poetesses adapted in modern Greek by Thanos Tsaknakis and set to music by Lena Platonos. Stage direction by Michael Marmarinos.

18.07.2022, Greece, Athens, Megaron Concert Hall, 19:00

COSPAR Athens 2022, 44th Scientific Assembly. The opening ceremony includes three tributes to personalities of Music, the first of which honours Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farandouri performs his songs accompanied by the musicians: Achilleas Guastor (piano), Herakles Zakka (bouzouki), David Lynch (saxophone & flute) and Michalis Porphyris (cello).

22.07.2022, Greece, Crete Island, Forecourt of the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, 20:30

Singing poetry in Eleftherna. Maria Farantouri interprets poetry set to music and Dimitris Kataleifos reads poetry by great poets with a five piece ensemble: Achilleas Guastor (piano), Herakles Zakkas (bouzouki), David Lynch (saxophone & flute), Michalis Porphyris (cello), Teo Lazarou (bass). Singer Vassilis Gisdakis participates.

04.08.2022, Skiathos Island, Open Air Theatre Bourdzi, 21:00

Maria Farandouri and Manolis Mitsias in a unique concert, organized by the Municipality of Skiathos. Free admission.

13.08.2022, Greece, Chios Island, Kastrominas Area, Mikis Theodorakis Theatre, 21:00

Maria Farantouri – Taner Akyol. Maria Farantouri collaborates in the first part of the concert with the Turkish singer and composer T.Akyol performing songs from their common album Maria Farantouri sings Taner Akyol (ENJA, 2010). In the second part, the priestess of Mikis Theodorakis sings some of his best songs honoring his memory in the city where he was born.

27-28.08.2022, Greece, Ioannina, Municipal Cultural Centre, 21:15

The Rose of the East. A performance that unfolds in Greece in 1950 inside a train compartment where refugees from various regions of Asia Minor, Pontus and Cappadocia meet. Song: Maria Farandouri, direction: Despina Sarafeidou, texts, narration: Vasiliki Nevrokopli, music composition, music direction: Kyriakos Kalaitzidis, musical group En Hordais. The performance is part of the Ministry of Culture’s program All Greece One Culture – dedicated this year to the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe.

01.09.2022, Greece, Thessaloniki, Hortiatis, 21:00

Commemorative Events for the 78th Anniversary of the Hortiatis Holocaust. Maria Farantouri interprets the iconic work of Mikis Theodorakis and Iakovos Campanellis The Ballad of Mauthausen. Together with Vassilis Gisdakis, she also performs songs by Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hatzidakis and other Greek composers.

03.09.2022, Greece, Crete, Hersonissos, Creta Maris Beach Resort, 20:00

Concert by Maria Farantouri on the occasion of the naming of the hall -in which Mikis Theodorakis had delivered his speech entitled “Universal Harmony”, on March 10, 2006- with his name: Convention Center “Mikis Theodorakis”. Achilleas Guastor plays piano.

04.09.2022, Greece, Crete, Arkalohori, Open Air Municipal Theatre, 20:00

Maria Farantouri – Manolis Mitsias interpret Mikis Theodorakis. Concert in the earthquake-stricken Arkalochori and within the framework of the program promoting and disseminating the work of the Greek composer entitled “The Spiritual and Musical Gift of Mikis Theodorakis to the Greek People”.

18.09.2022, Greece, Attica, Pendeli, Ducchess of Plakentia Megaron, 20:30

Maria Farantouri and Vassilis Lekkas with a small musical ensemble perform songs by Greek composers and poets.

23.09.2022, Greece, Corfu Island, Ano Plateia, 21:00

Α chorus for Mikis, for Greece, for Peace. Maria Farandouri with singers Antonis Koronaios and Pantelis Kontos with 400 choristers from all over Corfu and a 30-member symphony orchestra and mandolinata, conducted by Panagis Barbatis, in a tribute to Mikis Theodorakis. Texts by Clelia Harisi, narration by Nikos Anthis. Directed by Petros Gallias.

05.10.2022, Greece, Athens, Stavros Niarchos Hall of the Greek National Opera, 19:30

March of the Spirit and Songs by Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri with the bass Tassos Apostolou perform the oratorio of Mikis Theodorakis set to poetry of Aggelos Sikelianos, March of the Spirit. In the second part of the concert, Maria Farantouri with the singer Thodoris Voutsikakis present some of the most popular songs of the great composer.

08.10.2022, Netherlands, Utrecht, TivoliVredenburg, Grote Zaal, 21:50

Dutch Poetry Night. Maria Farantouri performs in the frame of the 39th Poetry Night in Netherlands singing songs of Mikis Theodorakis set to poetry by Manolis Anagnostakis, Odysseas Elytis, Iakovos Kambanellis, Kostas Kartelias and Yorgos Seferis. She is accompanied by Panos Kosmidis (piano), David Lynch (sax & flute) and Michael Porphyris (cello).

11.11.2022, Belgium, Bruges, 20:00

Remembering Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri in a tribute to the great Greek composer accompanied by Achilleas Guastor (piano), Heracles Zakkas (vocals & bouzouki), David Lynch (sax & flute) and Michael Porphyris (cello).

29 & 30.01.2023, Germany, Bremen, Culturechurch St.Stephani, 19:30

Maria Farantouri – Bond of Friendship. The Greek singer interprets songs by Mikis Theodorakis accompanied by Henning Schmiedt (piano), Heracles Zakkas (vocals & bouzouki) and David Lynch (sax & flute). Tim Günther conducts The Bremer Kantorei St. Stephani.

04.02.2023, Greece, Athens, Megaron Concert Hall, 20:00

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farandouri performs -for the first time in Greece- the river-song O Epizon (The Survivor) by Mikis Theodorakis, set to poetry by Takis Sinopoulos. Together with baritone Tassos Apostolou, they sing well-known and unknown songs by the great composer, with an excellent musical ensemble under the direction of pianist Achilleas Guastor.

06.05.2023, Switzerland, Zurich, Volkshaus, 20:00

The Best of Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri sings some of the best songs of the great Greek composer set to poetry by the major Greek poets. Henning Schmiedt (piano), Heracles Zakkas (bouzouki), David Lynch (sax & flute), Michael Porphyris (violoncello), Costas Constandinou (counterbass). Young singers Thanassis Voutsas and Alcyone participate.

07.05.2023, Germany, Munich, Isarphilharmonie, 19:00

The Best of Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri sings some of the best songs of the great Greek composer set to poetry by the major Greek poets. Henning Schmiedt (piano), Heracles Zakkas (bouzouki), David Lynch (sax & flute), Michael Porphyris (violoncello), Costas Constandinou (counterbass). Young singers Thanassis Voutsas and Alcyone participate.

18.06 & 04.07.2023, Athens, Herod’s Atticus Odeon, 21:00

Stavros Xarhakos. An unreleased work by Stavros Xarchakos based on poetry by Yorgos Seferis and Yannis Ritsos interprets Maria Farantouri with Yannis Kotsiras. Yannis Kotsiras and Hero Saia sing pieces from the composer’s well-known song cycles.

07.07.2023, Greece, Athens, Megaron Concert Hall, Megaron Garden, 21:00

Lena Platonos at the Megaron Garden. Maria Farantouri, Savina Yannatou and Yannis Palamidas perform works by the pioneering composer in the field of electronic music in Greece. Invited guests Dimitra Galani and Konstantinos Beta add their touch.

11 & 12.07.2023, Greece, Thessaloniki, Fortress of Heptapyrgion, 21:15

60 Years of Singing. Maria Farantouri celebrates 60 years on stage at the iconic Heptapyrgion Fortress with a selection from her wide repertory. Singer Evi Siamanda appears with her and a 5 piece musical ensemble.

16.07.2023, Greece, Athens, 3rd Marina of Glyfada, 20:30

Maria Farantouri – Manolis Mitsias. Maria Farantouri with Manolis Mitsias in concert with songs of M. Theodorakis, M. Hadzidakis, St. Xarhakos, Th. Mikroutsikos, M. Loizos, D. Savvopoulos, etc.

11.08.2023, Greece, Peloponnese, Kalavryta, Site of the Panhellenic Warriors’ Memorial of 1821, 21:00

Maria Farantouri – Manolis Mitsias. Two iconic interpreters join their voices in a holocaust city and a legendary place to take the audience on a journey to the music history of modern Greece through the songs of M. Theodorakis, M. Hadzidakis, St. Xarhakos, Th. Mikroutsikos, M. Loizos, D. Savvopoulos, etc.

27.08.2023, Greece, Archaeological Site of Eleusis, 21:00

Maria Farantouri – Manolis Mitsias. “Where the mystics joined hands…”, “in Eleusis once…”, Maria Farantoouri and Manolis Mitsias join voices to sing the songs of the great composers and the great poets.

29.08.2023, Greece, Crete, Herakleion, Open Air Theatre “N. Kazandzakis”, 21:00

The Rose of the East. A musical journey in the wake of the Treaty of Lausanne 1923-2023. Song: Maria Farandouri, direction: Despina Sarafeidou, texts, narration: Vasiliki Nevrokopli, music composition, music direction: Kyriakos Kalaitzidis, musical ensemble En Hordais: Kyriakos Petras – violin, Thanasis Kulentianos – cannon, Nikos Andrikos – singing, Christos Sikiotis – cello, Kyriakos Kalaitzidis – oud, singing, Petros Papageorgiou – percussion, Giorgos Kokkinakis – piano.

01.09.2023, Greece, Crete, Hania, East Moat Theatre (Tafros), 21:00

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri sings songs of the great Greek composer on the occasion of the two-year anniversary of his death. Thanassis Voutsas – vocals, Takis Farazis – piano, Michalis Porfiris – cello, Kostas Zaridakis – bouzouki, David Lynch – saxophone & flute, Kostas Konstantinou – double bass, George Panagiotopoulos – drums.

07.09.2023, Greece, Athens, Herod’s Atticus Odeon, 21:00

Maria Farantouri – Zülfü Livaneli. The Greek interpreter and the Turkish composer at the foothills of the Athens Acropolis in a unique concert for solidarity, open communication and peaceful coexistence of people.

21.09.2023, Greece, Attica, Ilion, “Antonis Tritsis” Park, 21:30

A tribute to the Anti-Dictatorial Song. In the frame of the 49th Festival of the Communist Youth, Maria Farantouri interprets some of the songs that -during the dark years of the Greek junta- gave strength, courage and a way out to those who were fighting for freedom and democracy.

20.10.2023, Germany, Esslingen am Neckar, Homage to Mikis Theodorakis, 20:00

A tribute to Mikis Theodorakis. Invited by the Esslingen Jazz Festival for a tribute to Mikis Theodorakis, Maria Farantouri performs songs by the great Greek composer set to poetry by George Seferis, Odysseus Elytis, Yannis Ritsos, Iakovos Campanellis, Manolis Anagnostakis, Nikos Gatsos and Kostas Kartelias.

17.11.2023, Greece, Crete, Herakleion, CCCC, “Andreas & Maria Kalokairinou” Hall

Works of Greek Composers. Maria Farantouri with maestro Myron Mihaelidis (piano) perform songs of Greek composers.

10.12.2023, Greece, Lamia, Panhellenic Exhibition of Lamia, 19:00

Tribute to the Anti-Dictatorial Song. Maria Farantouri, Vassilis Skoulas, Dionyssis Tsaknis, Rita Antonopoulou, Kostas Triantafyllides and Helen Kartelia -accompanied by a musical ensemble under the direction of Yannis Papazachariakis- sing in this concert organized by the Greek Communist Party on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the revolt of the students of the Polytechnic School against the dictatorial regime.

30.01 & 14.03.2024, Greece, Athens, Pallas, 21:00

Songs from the Greek Cinema. Maria Farantouri and Yota Negka interpret songs that accompanied scenes and shots from unforgettable Greek films, songs that later acquired their own independent course.

06.04.2024, Greece, Attica, Kaesariani, Near East Indoor Arena, 19:00

Unpredictable Musical Paths. Maria Farantouri and Fotini Velesiotou open with their concert a series of events organised by the Greek Communist Party in honour of the 200 political prisoners executed by the Nazis, on May Day 1944, in retaliation for the resistance actions of the Greek People’s Liberation Army.

26.04.2024, Greece, Patras, Psila Alonia, 20:00

Unpredictable Musical Paths. Maria Farantouri and Fotini Velesiotou in an unexpected collaboration dedicated to the Labour Day and the workers’ struggle. The concert is organized by the Workers’ Union of Patra and other unions.

10.05.2024, Belgium, Brussels, Salle Henry Le Bœuf, 20:00

Exile. Maria Farantouri participates in a concert of the ensemble En Chordais presenting songs of the Mediterranean people on the theme of exile.

25.05.2024, Austria, Vienna Concerthouse, 20:00

Homage to Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri interprets selected pieces of Theodorakis’ work with her unique way accompanied by first class musicians. Alkinoos Ioannidis, the Cypriot singer and songwriter, and Alkyone, a young singer, participate in this magical night for the Viennese audience.

01.06.2024, Greece, Preveza, Coastal Pedestrian Walkway, 21:00

22nd Preveza Jazz Festival. Maria Farantouri interprets her songs in the mood of jazz with her excellent musicians Takis Farazis (piano) and David Lynch (winds). Free admission.

28.06.2024, Greece, Thessaloniki, Theatre of the Earth, 21:00

Unpredictable Musical Paths. The initially unexpected collaboration between Maria Farantouri and Fotini Velessiotou, thanks to the warm reception it received from the audience in Athens and Patras, continues its journey toThessaloniki.

08 & 09.07.2024, Greece, Athens, Herod’s Atticus Odeon, 21:00

Our own Metapolitefsis. Two concerts for the 50th anniversary of the restoration of Democracy in Greece (after the 7-year dictatorship between 1967-1974). The songwriter and singer Dionyssis Savvopoulos creates a musical celebration-tribute to the songs that marked the Metapolitefsi Era, the conquest of democratic rights, freedom, entertainment, everyday life, hope. Maria Farantouri participates along with six other singers.

15.07.2024, Cyprus, Nicosia, Famagusta Gate Moat, 20:30

50 Years since the Turkish Invasion. Maria Farantouri and Manolis Mitsias sing at an event of remembrance and honour -organised by AKEL- for the dead and missing people during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus on 20 July 1974.

18.07.2024, Greece, Athens, Herod’s Atticus Odeon, 21:00

Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet. Charles Lloyd comes again for a unique performance at the footsteps of Athens Acropolis with three of the top American jazz soloists to play with him: Jason Moran (piano), Larry Grenadier (bass) and Eric Harland (drums). Once more Maria Farantouri is his special guest for a Greek touch! Great lyre player, Socrates Sinopoulos, too!

03.08.2024, Greece, Attica, Artemis, Cultural Centre, 21:00

Together in Nikos Gatsos’ World. Maria Farantouri and Manolis Mitsias interpret the exquisite poetic world of Nikos Gatsos, set to music by Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadzidakis, Stavros Xarchakos, Demos Moutsis, Lukianos Kelaidonis et al. The two performers, accompanied by a music ensemble of excellent soloists, bring to life the magical world of the great Greek poet and lyricist. Free access.

19.08.2024, Greece, Creta, Archaeological Site of Malia, 21:00

Ode to the Moon. Maria Farantouri, accompanied by an excellent musical ensemble and the young singer Thanassis Voutsas, performs songs on the occasion of the August full moon.

04.09.2024, Greece, Attica, Kallimarmaron Stadium 21:00

Everyone was calling you leader. Concert dedicated to Lefteris Papadopoulos, whose lyrics have been set to music by most Greek composers. 16 singers, including Maria Farantouri, Manolis Mitsias, et al., participate in gratis.

09.09.2024, Greece, Attica, Petroupolis, Theatre of Petra, 21:00

The Songs we Loved. Maria Farantouri and Manolis Mitsias in a festive concert before the autumn comes before the summer leaves – according to the poetic words of Nikos Gatsos. They are joined by Foteini Velessiotou, whereas more participation of renowned singers is expected. The performers will be accompanied by a five-member music ensemble, the GraduArti Choir and members of the Musical Group of the Arsakia Tositsia under the direction of Christina Varsami Koukni.

13.09.2024, Greece, Levadeia, Theatre of Krya, 21:00

22.09.2024, Greece, Macedonia, Ancient Theatre of Philippi, 20:30

Old Streets in a Musical City. Maria Farantouri sings in the framework of the Youth Week 2024. The Teachers’ Orchestra of the Kavala Music School under the direction of Dimitris Karvounis plays.

27.09.2024, Greece, Athens, Theatre of Kolonos, 20:30

Unpredictable Musical Paths. The initially unexpected collaboration between Maria Farantouri and Fotini Velessiotou is now continuing as expected!

14.10.2024, Greece, Thessaloniki, Megaron Moussikis, 21:00

Together in Nikos Gatsos’ World. Maria Farantouri and Manolis Mitsias interpret the exquisite poetic world of Nikos Gatsos set to music by Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadzidakis, Stavros Xarchakos, Demos Moutsis, Lukianos Kelaidonis et al.

15.10.2024, Greece, Athens, Lycabettus Theatre, 21:00

Nothing is wasted. As part of the anniversary events 1974 & 1944 Athens celebrates its freedom, the Municipality of Athens commemorates the 50th anniversary of the restoration of democracy in Greece with a great concert and with the participation of great representatives of three generations of performers, including Maria Farantouri, Manolis Mitsias, Miltos Paschalidis, Maria Papayeorgiou et al.

10.11.2024, Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation, 23:00

Maria Farantouri – Zülfü Livaneli. The concert of the Greek interpreter and the Turkish composer, which took place at the Herodes’ Atticus Conservatory on September 7, 2023, is broadcast by the second channel of the public television (ΕRΤ-2).

14.12.2024, Greece, Attica, Perissos, Conference Hall of CPG, 20:00

Manos Hadzidakis and the years of the storm (1940-1950). The Communist Party of Greece honours the memory of the composer with a concert dedicated to the work he created between 1940-1950 or later but with clear references to the events and experiences of that decade. Maria Farantouri, Manolis Mitsias, Vassilis Yisdakis and Natasa Bofiliou will sing. The Sinfonietta Athinon is conducted by Yorgos Aravidis.

18.12.2024, Greece, Athens, Aula of the Faculty of Philosophy of NKUA, 13:30

Modern Greek Poetry and Music. The Department of Philology of the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in collaboration with the Department of Music Studies honours Maria Farantouri -for her dedication to the interpretation of Modern Greek poetry in its set to music form- in the frame of their three-day conference The songs I have written: Modern Greek Poetry and Music (lyrics writing, setting to music, reception). At the end of the honorary event, a concert will be held by the Music Ensemble of the Department of Music Studies of the University of Athens with the participation of Maria Farantouri and under the direction of Alexandros Kapsokavadis.

01 & 02.01.2025, Greece, Thessaloniki, Megaron Moussikis, 19:00

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. The Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra commemorates the 100th anniversary of the great composer’s birth with two concerts, in which Maria Farantouri performs a selection of his songs under the direction of Myron Michaelides. The programme includes Theodorakis’ ballet suite Greek Carnival.

16 & 17.02.2025, Greece, Athens, Megaron Moussikis, 20:00

2025 The Year of Mikis Theodorakis. As part of the celebration of the centenary of the birth of Mikis Theodorakis, Maria Farantouri and baritone Tassis Christogiannis, under the direction of Miltos Loyiadis, perform works by the great Greek composer. The concert opens with Pablo Neruda’s iconic Canto General (excerpts) in its original orchestration for a 15-member ensemble and two choirs. The second part of the concert features songs by the composer from well-known and beloved circles, orchestrated by pianist Achilleas Wastor.

19.03.2025, Turkey, Istanbul, Grand Pera, 19:00

Maria Farantouri in Concert – Reference to Kiki Demoula. Maria Farantouri performs -accompanied by pianist Achilleas Gouastor- selected poems by Kiki Demoula (set to music by Sakis Papademetriou), as well as songs from her wide repertoire. The concert is in the framework of the 9th International Student Literature Conference on the theme Kiki Demoula. The Poetess, which is organized by the Zographeion Lyceum and the E. Mantoulidis Schools under the auspices of the Oecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

27.03.2025, Finland, Helsinki, Savoy Theatre, 19:00

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri -accompanied by excellent musicians- performs songs by Mikis Theodorakis commemorating the centenary of the composer’s birth.

11.04.2025, Greece, Thrace, Xanthi, Cultural Centre ‘Manos Hadzidakis’, 19:00

‘Manos Hadzidakis, as we lived him’. Two of Manos Hadzidakis’ most important collaborators, Maria Farantouri and Nikos Kypourgos, discuss about Manos Hadzidakis, his music and his influence on modern Greek music from the second half of the 20th century to the present day..

12.04.2025, Greece, Thrace, Xanthi, Republic Square, 18:30

Xanthi, City of Dreams of Music Schools. Maria Farantouri participates in the concert of the Music School of Xanthi on the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Manos Hadjidakis. The orchestra and the choir are conducted by the composer Nikos Kypourgos.

09.05.2025, Germany, Bochum, Schauspielhaus, 18:00

The Ballad of Mauthausen & other songs. Concert, reading and talk on the occasion of 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Maria Farantouri is accompanied by pianist Henning Schmiedt .

30.05.2025, Greece, Attica, Ilion, Pyrgos Vassilissis (Queen’s Tower), 21:00

100 Years. Maria Farantouri in a concert dedicated to the 100 years since the founding of Ilion. She is accompanied by Thanassis Voutsas. Free access.

13.06.2025, Greece, Creta Island, Chania, Former Markopoulos Military Camp, 21:30

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri and Manolis Mitsias in a concert-homage to Mikis Theodorakis organized by the Communist Party of Greece.

14.06.2025, Greece, Creta Island, Herakleion, West Parking of Pancretian Stadium, 22:00

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri and Manolis Mitsias in a concert-homage to Mikis Theodorakis organized by the Communist Party of Greece.

25.06.2025, Greece, Attica, Athens, Kallimarmaron Stadium, 20:00

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri participates in an homage -organized by the Communist Party of Greece- commemorating the centenary of Mikis Theodorakis’ birth.

30.06 & 01.07.2025, Greece, Thessaloniki, Fortress of Heptapyrgion, 21:15

Homage to Federico Garcia Lorca. Maria Farantouri and Manolis Mitsias sing poems by the Andalusian poet set to music by Mikis Theodorakis and other composers.

19.07.2025, Greece, Thessaly, Plastiras Lake, 21:00

Festival of Lakes & Rivers – 100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri and Vassilis Lekkas interpret songs composed by the great Greek composer.

08.08.2025, Greece, Lefkada Island, Municipal Open Air Theatre, 21:00

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri sings with the Mandolin Orchestra and the Chorus of the Orpheus Music & Literary Association in an homage to the great Greek composer, under the direction of Konstantinos Tsindzas.

11.08.2025, Greece, Macedonia, Dion, Ancient Theatre, 21:00

Maria Farantouri – Yota Negka. After two successful joint concerts at Pallas, the two performers appear together again at the emblematic ancient theatre of Dion.

16.08.2025, Greece, Ancient Epidaurus, Little Theatre, 21:30

Enraptured Night. Maria Farantouri and Tassis Christoyannis in a special homage celebrating the 100 Years of the birth of Mikis Theodorakis, under the auspices of the Athens – Epidaurus Festival.

20.08.2025, Greece, Cephalonia Island, Municipal Stadium of Faraklata, 21:00

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Cephalonia honours Mikis Theodorakis in a grand concert featuring the composer’s muse as the lead performer and with the participation of many artists.

07.09.2025, Greece, Macedonia, Pethelinos of Serres, Rowing Centre, 20:30

Maria Farantouri in concert. Maria Farantouri and Vaggelis Hadzistavrou with the Teachers’ Orchestra of the Kavala Music School and four Choirs -under the direction of Dimitris Karvounis- perform songs by Mikis Thedorakis and other Greek composers.

12.09.2025, Greece, Attica, Nea Smyrne, Central Square of N. Smyrne, 21:00

A night for Mikis. Maria Farantouri, Manolis Mitsias, Vassillis Lekkas and others interpret songs by Mikis Thedorakis.

21.09.2025, Greece, Attica, Elefsis, Former Factory IRIS, 21:00

Mikis Theodorakis – The Lyrical of the Century. Maria Farantouri and actor Gregoris Valtinos honour the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mikis Theodorakis, as part of the 50th Festival of Aeschyleia.

28.09.2025, Greece, Attica, Herod’s Atticus Odeon, 21:00

Beautiful City – 100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri, Manolis Mitsias, Lydia Koniordou, Martha Frintzila and others bring the legendary 1962 performance to life through a contemporary interpretation directed by Yorgos Valaris.

30.09.2025, Greece, Attica, Pendeli, Ducchess of Plakentia Megaron, 20:30

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri and Vassillis Lekkas interpret songs by Mikis Thedorakis.

11.10.2025, Germany, Düsseldorf, Tonhalle, 20:00

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri with Alkinoos Ioannidis -accompanied by excellent musicians- perform songs by Mikis Theodorakis commemorating the centenary of the composer’s birth.

13.10.2025, Netherlands, Rotterdam, Nieuwe Luxor Theatre, 20:00

26.10.2025, Greece, Athens, Athens Conservatoire, Ioannis Despotopoulos Amphitheatre, 20:30

The Lyric Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri and Tassis Christoyannis perform a selection of songs by Mikis Theodorakis, emphasizing the lyrical dimension of his music, as part of the University of Athens series of events entitled “The UoA in the City.” Nikos Maliaras conducts the Athens Philharmonia Orchestra and the Athens Academic Youth Choir.

31.10.2025, Switzerland, Lucerne, Culture and Convention Centre, 20:00

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri with Thanassis Voutsas -accompanied by excellent musicians- perform songs by Mikis Theodorakis commemorating the centenary of the composer’s birth.

08.11.2025, Greece, Attica, Marathon Tomb, 13:00

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri, Kostas Triantafyllidis and a seven-member musical ensemble sing at the opening ceremony of the Authentic Athens Marathon, which is dedicated to Mikis Theodorakis.

14 & 15.11.2025, Greece, Crete, Herakleion, CCCC, “A. & M. Kalokairinou” Hall, 21:00

A Magical Night. Maria Farantouri with the Athens State Orchestra (KOA), conducted by Myron Michaelidis, in a concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mikis Theodorakis. The programme includes Theodorakis’ ballet suite Greek Carnival.

25.11.2025, Greece, Athens, Olympia Municipal Theatre, 20:30

Singing with Mikis. Maria Farantouri in an unexpected concert marking the 100th anniversary of Mikis Theodorakis’ birth. Special guest: Tassis Christoyannis.

28.11.2025, Germany, Neu Isenburg, Hugenottenhalle, 20:00

100 Years Mikis Theodorakis. Maria Farantouri with the Nea Ionia Estudiantina Orchestra, conducted by Andreas Katsiyannis, in a concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mikis Theodorakis.

29.11.2025, Germany, Stuttgart, Liederhalle, 20:00

03.12.2025, Greece, Athens, Great Hall of N.K.U.A., 19:00

Doctor Honoris. Maria Farantouri receives the title of doctor honoris causa of the Department of Literature and the Department of Music Studies of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens.

12.12.2025, Greece, Crete, Aghios Nikolaos, Municipal Cine-theatre Rex, 19:00

The Ballad of Mauthausen. Maria Farantouri performs the work of Mikis Theodorakis and Iakovos Kambanellis as part of the 4-day Word and Art event organized by the Municipality of Aghios Nikolaos to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

15.02.2026, Greece, Attica, Perissos, Conference Hall of CPG, 19:00

50 Years of CYG. A major political and cultural gathering to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1st Congress of the Communist Youth of Greece, with a musical tribute to political and internationalist songs, featuring Maria Farantouri and composer Thanassis Voutsas. Yannis Loupakis is responsible for the orchestration and musical supervision.

01.03.2026, United Kingdom, London, Royal Festival Hall-Southbank Centre, 19:30

13.03.2026, Greece, Athens, Megaron Moussikis, Alexandra Trianti Hall, 20:00

Voices and Memories. A musical anthology with Maria Farantouri and Tassis Christoyannis. Lygeri and Kalliopi Mitropoulou in a special theatrical performance directed by Theodoros Terzopoulos. Achilles Wastor plays piano and Stathis Karapanos flute.

31.03.2026, Greece, Messolonghi, Trikoupeion Cultural Centre, 21:00

Freedom takes Virtue and Daring. Concert by Maria Farantouri on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the heroic Exodus of Messolonghi. Featuring soprano Vivian Douglas.

14-15.05.2026, Cyprus, Nicosia, Pallas Theatre – Pafos Gate, 20:30

Magical Night. Maria Farantouri with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Myron Michaelidis, in a concert dedicated to Mikis Theodorakis’ music. The programme includes his ballet suite Greek Carnival.

13.06.2026, Greece, Cyclades, Delos, 20:15

Entechno Greek Song. Maria Farantouri and the Dimitris Finnis Music School Mixed Choir perform songs by Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadzidakis, Dionyssis Savvopoulos, Stavros Xarchakos, and other Greek composers. Musicians: Achilleas Wastor – piano, Stathis Karapanos – flute, Heracles Zakkas – bouzouki, Petros Varthakouris – double bass.