Name: Magnus Eroticus Op. 30
Start: 2025-02-15T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-15T20:30:00+00:00
Location: St Botolph's Church

Experience Magnus Eroticus: piano, two voices, and chamber choir bring Greek poetry to life in this rare cultural event in Colchester!
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Magnus Eroticus Op. 30

Date: Sat, Feb 15, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM GMT

Location: St Botolph's Church

Magnus Eroticus, is a cycle of love poems set to music by the renowned Greek composer Manos Chadjidakis, with texts by prominent Greek poets. These poems span a vast period of the Greek language’s evolution, from Ancient Greek poet Sappho to Kavafis, and incorporate sounds ranging from Byzantine music to traditional Cretan melodies. It offers a rich cultural and linguistic experience for every music lover.

This concert holds great heritage value, as it celebrates the profound historical and cultural journey of the Greek language and literature through the centuries. It is a rare opportunity for audiences to connect with the timeless beauty of Greek poetry and music, making it a truly special event for the Colchester community.