International Philharmonic Band Festival in Corfu with Al Bano
Photo: facebook.com/AlBanofficial/
CORFU. A two-day international event filled with music and military marching displays (tattoo) on September 18 & 19.
The International Festival of Ionian Islands Philharmonic Bands (Tattoo) is coming to Spianada Square on September 18 and 19, organised by the Ionian Islands Regional Authority and the Development Organisation “Ionian Development S.A.” The festival promises a unique audiovisual spectacle that brings together local tradition and international musical ensembles.
A highlight of this major musical gathering will be the appearance of internationally renowned Italian singer Al Bano as Guest Star, who will delight the audience with a selection of unforgettable performances.
The event will also feature, as a special guest, the acclaimed singer Fotini Darra, as well as the Union of Corfu Choirs, together with the Anemomylos 'Thomas Flagginis' Mixed Choir. The evening will also feature performances by the Niki Giannou School of Dance.
Taking to the Festival stage will be leading musical ensembles from Corfu, Zakynthos and abroad:
Corfu & Ionian Islands Philharmonic Bands:
- Corfu Philharmonic Society – Old Philharmonic (1840)
- Zakynthos Municipal Philharmonic – Zakynthion Municipal Unit (1816)
- 'Mantzaros' Philharmonic Society (1890)
- Gastouri “Omonia” Philharmonic Society (1898)
- Skripero Philharmonic Society (1909)
- Lefkimmi Musical and Artistic Association (1910)
- Korakiana “Spyros Samaras” Philharmonic Society (1958)
- Sinarades Philharmonic Society (1960)
- Agios Mattheos Philharmonic Society (1965)
- Kynopiastes Philharmonic Society (1966)
- Zakynthos Municipal Philharmonic – Alykes Municipal Unit (1972)
- Liapades Philharmonic Society (1974)
- Joint performance by the Municipal Philharmonic Bands of the Municipality of North Corfu (Avliotes, Karousades & Thinali, 1979)
- Corfu “Kapodistrias” Philharmonic Society (1980)
- Zakynthos Municipal Philharmonic – Artemisia Municipal Unit (2008)
International Participants:
- Fanfara di Bedizzole: Bersaglieri (Italy)
- Orkestar Policije grada Beograda (Serbia)
- Orkiestra Reprezentacyjna Straży Granicznej (Poland)
- Crazy Drummers: A project by Studio-117 (Ukraine)
Event Credits
Artistic Direction / Event Design / Musical Arrangements: Thanos Georgoulas
Presenter – Texts: Kostas Terzakis
Photography – Video: Stamatis Katapodis
Lighting: Yiannis Karabelias
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