The Acropolis Museum welcomes spring with a distinctive chamber music event in the Parthenon Gallery on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, performed by the Woodwind Quintet, as part of the "Musical Walks" series organized by the Athens State Orchestra.
The concert program highlights the richness and versatility of the Woodwind Quintet through works that bridge the European tradition with the American musical idiom. The evening opens with the "American" String Quartet No. 12 by Antonín Dvořák, presented here in an arrangement for winds, where simplicity and lyricism are combined with influences from American folk music. It is followed by the "Five Dances" by Dénes Agay, pieces characterized by strong rhythm, humor, and references to Hungarian tradition. The concert concludes with Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, arranged for woodwind quintet, an iconic work that blends classical music with the vitality and energy of jazz. An evening of vivid contrasts and vibrant timbres, showcasing the virtuosity and expressive power of wind instruments.
PROGRAMME
The distinguished musicians of the Athens State Orchestra will perform the following works:
ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK (1841–1904)
String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 "American"
(arranged for woodwind quintet)
DENES AGAY (1911-2007)
Five easy dances
GEORGE GERSHWIN (1898-1937)
Rhapsody in blue (transcription for woodwind ensemble)
PERFORMERS
Vangelis Stathoulopoulos | flute, Christina Pantelidou | oboe, Spyros Mourikis | clarinet, Odysseas Basios | bassoon, Grigoris Asonitis | horn
TICKET INFORMATION
Due to limited capacity, participation requires:
- An online seat reservation at events.theacropolismuseum.gr.
- The purchase of a €10 ticket from the Museum ticket counters on the day of the event between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., upon presentation of the reservation code at counters 6 and 7. If tickets are not collected within this time frame, the reservation will be released and offered to the next visitor. Presentation of the ticket at the Information Desk is required for entry.
The event programme includes:
- 5:30 p.m. – Guided tour of the exhibition galleries with a Museum archaeologist
- 7:00 p.m. – Musical performance in the Parthenon Gallery
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