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29 & 30 December 2024
Opera Gala dedicated to Giacomo Puccini
Athens State Orchestra
A tribute to the great composer including popular scenes from some of the maestro’s most famous works, such as “La Bohème” and “Madama Butterfly” amongst others.
Christos Lambrakis Hall of Megaron the Athens Concert Hall
Starting time: 20.30
All excerpts from “La Bohème” and “Madama Butterfly” published in the programme booklet were translated and adapted in Greek by Soprano in the Kitchen (Maria Mourkoussi) from the original Italian libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica.
21 December 2024
First night of “La Bohème” by Giacomo Puccini
Opera – Revival
Let us celebrate this season with one of the greatest operatic hits in the history of music!
Stavros Niarchos Hall of the Greek National Opera – SNFCC
More dates: 21, 27, 29, 31 December 2024
02, 05 January 2025
14, 16, 19, 23 March 2025
Starting time: 19.30 (Sunday and New Year’s Eve at: 18.30)
Surtitling: Soprano in the Kitchen (Maria Mourkoussi). Translated and adapted in Greek from the original Italian libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica.
Learn more about the production:
https://www.nationalopera.gr/en/stavros-niarchos-hall/sn-opera/item/6573-la-boheme
Tickets on sale here:
https://www.nationalopera.gr/en/tickets
16 June 2024
Celebrating Father’s Day with a live interview by journalist and award-winning author Ioanna Niaoti, host of the radio show “Red Spinning Top” (“Kokkini Svoura”) on the Hellenic Radio Second Programme. Over the moon to be on air with her for a friendly chat about “Dad”, the wonderful illustrated book I translated for Fourfouri Publishing!
https://www.ertecho.gr/radio/deftero/show/namaste-deytero/
19-23 April 2024
Excited and honoured to participate in the 3rd International Biennale on Practical Philosophy, held in Rhodes by the Laboratory of Research on Practical Philosophy (LRPPh), one of the precious few European institutions ‒ and the single one in Greece ‒ specialising in this fascinating subject.
Special thanks to Professor Elena Theodoropoulou, Founder-Directress of the LRPPH and President of the International Biennale on Practical Philosophy for including me in speakers of the 3rd BPP workshops and entrusting me with the narration of the Philosophical Lectern texts. Grateful to her wonderful team for their kind assistance.
29 March 2024
« Les fondus de moto #2 » («Μηχανόβιοι #2»).
Translated in Greek by Soprano in the Kitchen.
An epic comic for motor boys and girls who love to ride and to read, for old and new bike enthusiasts who organize groups and parties to go to the races and their favorite places, always discussing and analysing everything about their machines.
Two great modern comics creators, Hervé Richez, born in 1967 in Nord, France, and Christophe Cazenove, born in 1969 in Martigues, put together an exciting full-throttle adventure.
Released by Oxy Comics/Brainfood Media.
Flipbook available. Get your copy here:
https://brainfood.gr/en/proion/michanovioi-ta-malliokouvara-2/
26 March 2024
« Le Mystère Houdini » («Το μυστήριο του Χουντίνι»).
Translated in Greek by Soprano in the Kitchen.
An exciting escape book about the greatest wizard of all times, based on the diary kept by the world’s most famous magician, Harry Houdini, from his childhood in Wisconsin in the 1870s to his mysterious end in 1926. Released by Oxy Publications/Brainfood Media.
Interactive and ultimately challenging riddles, enigmas, mysteries, and puzzles requiring out-of-the-box thinking by the reader!
9 March 2024
of the Greek market!
A truly memorable learning experience.
9 December 2023
First night of Giacomo Puccini’s opera “La Bohème”
Greeting Christmas with a crowdpleasing Italian masterpiece!
Opera – Revival
Stavros Niarchos Hall of the Greek National Opera – SNFCC
More dates: 12, 17, 27, 29, 31 December 2023 and 2 January 2024
Starting time: 19.30 (Sunday at: 18.30)
Surtitling: Soprano in the Kitchen (Maria Mourkoussi). Translated and adapted in Greek from the original Italian libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica.
https://www.nationalopera.gr/en/stavros-niarchos-hall/sn-opera/item/5452-la-boheme
Tickets on sale here:
https://www.ticketservices.gr/event/gno-2324-la-boheme/?lang=en
25 October 2023
A thrilling backstage moment with Seong-Jin Cho after his amazing piano recital in Athens with virtuosic works by Haydn, Ravel, Mozart, and Liszt! So happy and honoured to meet him in person at Megaron, after our “zoom” interview on October 18th! Thank you, Seong-Jin for sharing with us a powerful performance, high in emotion, passion and artistry! Looking forward to seeing you again in Greece very soon.
Photo: © Charis Akriviadis
18 October 2023
New exciting interview with one of the greatest piano stars of our times! Phenomenal pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns to Greece for a unique recital on 25.10. While he was touring in the US, he spent some “zoom” minutes with me talking about his upcoming performance in Athens! Many thanks to all those who worked together for the creation of this reel!
Watch the interview here:
https://youtu.be/f3FwTYV0o_w?si=LvKf9Tiy0-_amvoV
https://www.megaron.gr/event/seong-jin-cho/
16 October 2023
A memorable evening that touched our hearts and souls with Maestro Jordi Savall, the orchestra Le Concert des Nations, and the singers performing works by Felix Mendelssohn. A fabulous concert bursting with juvenile energy, strong emotions, and genuine enthusiasm. Thank you all so much!
25 September 2023
Grateful to Maestro Jordi Savall who, despite his busy schedule, found some time to give me an exciting interview in view of his concert with Le Concert des Nations at Megaron-The Athens Concert Hall on 16.10.2023. A world-acclaimed conductor leading a world-class period instrument orchestra! A long-awaited performance that should not be missed!
Find out more here:
https://www.megaron.gr/en/event/jordi-savall-le-concert-des-nations/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CxpVv-gI_Ig/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CxqLVcqIuZx/
Many thanks to the teams who worked so hd to create the amazing video posted on Megaron’s YouTube channel and Instagram profile! Excellent job!
1 June 2023
opening day of the 2023 Greek Festival
Don’t miss “Madama Butterfly”, Giacomo Puccini’s famous Japanese tragedy!
New production directed by Olivier Py.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
More dates: 4, 7 and 10 June
Starting time: 9 pm
Surtitling: Soprano in the Kitchen (Maria Mourkoussi). Translated and adapted in Greek from the original Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa.
Learn more about the production:
https://www.nationalopera.gr/en/herodium/h-opera/item/4623-madama-butterfly
Tickets on sale here:
https://www.nationalopera.gr/en/news-features/item/5412-tickets-for-madama-butterfly-go-on-sale-friday-5-may-at-12-00
May 2023
“Dad” («Μπαμπάς»).
New book, beautifully illustrated. Dedicated to our beloved father figures.
Translated in Greek by Soprano in the Kitchen.
© Katerina Katsifaraki
9 December 2022
Volodymyr Zelensky’s bio, translated by Soprano in the Kitchen, was included in the list with the best 2022 biographies by Book Press.
6 June 2022
First release in Greece of the book « Volodymyr Zelensky : dans la tête d’un héros » by Régis Genté and Stéphane Siohan. Translated by Soprano in the Kitchen.
11 December 2021
First radio broadcast of the musical fairy tale “The Kitchen Enchanter”, written and narrated by Soprano in the Kitchen.
Original composition and soundscapes by Diamantina Vrachlioti.
Broadcast: Second Programme (Deftero Programma, 103,7 & 102,9 FM), ERT (public radio station of Greece’s state broadcaster).
Programme: “Kaina Daimonia/New Demons”.
Producer: Pantazis Tsaras.
Sound engineer: George Kostopoulos.