On Monday, December 23, 2024, at 7:00 pm, Sistema Cyprus and El Sistema Greece will present a distinctive and captivating concert. Sistema Cyprus, in collaboration with XM, will present on stage young musicians from Cyprus and Greece, who will join forces to deliver a musical performance inspired by different cultures and eras. This performance will feature an eclectic repertoire, drawing inspiration from a variety of cultures and historical periods, reflecting the transformative potential of music as a medium for exploration, communication, and social change.
The program will include classical masterpieces such as Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Shostakovich’s Waltz No. 2, and Étincelles, a contemporary work by Cypriot composer Kyriaki Iakovidou. Through this variety of works, the concert will highlight the power of music to bridge cultural gaps, encourage dialogue and cooperation as well as social inclusion.
The concert will be conducted under the artistic direction of Santiago Ossa Alzate, and Zoe Zeniodis, Artistic Director of El Sistema Greece, and Kyriaki Kountouri, conductor of El Sistema Greece. The joint leadership of the three conductors reflects the spirit of cooperation between the two organizations and the shared commitment to music as a means for cultural dialogue and social change.
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the Wanderlust concert, where the partnership between Sistema Cyprus and El Sistema Greece will be brought to life, offering a powerful demonstration of the unifying force of music across borders and communities.
Admission to the concert will be 6 euros and spectators will be able to purchase their tickets online from SoldOut Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/wanderlustsistema and from all Stephanis stores.
Concert Sponsors: XM, Deputy Ministry of Culture
Corporate Sponsors: XM, Mohari Hospitality
Institutional Funder: Yianis Christodoulou Foundation
Institutional Supporters: Nicosia Municipality, Alkionides, Savino Rock Bar, Nicosia Municipal Multifunctional Center
About Sistema Cyprus
Sistema Cyprus is a social-music orchestra programme established in 2017. Sistema Cyprus offers music education to the children and young people of Cyprus, including migrants, refugees and children and young people with less opportunities, and ensures that these groups are respected, recognised, and included in the society.
Sistema Cyprus is inspired by the El Sistema social action music programme that was first founded in Venezuela in 1975. Through the formation of orchestras and choirs, El Sistema acts as a superb model, reaching children and young people to many of the world’s challenging neighborhoods. El Sistema and other El Sistema inspired programs, like ours, offer free classical music education that gives children and youth with less opportunities all over the world the opportunity for personal development.
Sistema Cyprus is focused on the personal development of its participants focusing primarily on empowerment and helping them in reaching their full potential.
You can find out more about Sistema Cyprus and our actions and how to support us by visiting https://www.sistemacyprus.com/donate-now/ and by following our social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
About XM
The international group of companies XM, globally prestigious and trusted, and holder of multiple investment service licenses, recognizes the importance of social contribution for a world of sustainable development and equal opportunities for all. Contribution to society and fellow citizens is a building block of XM’s DNA, which is why it has created a dynamic Corporate Social Responsibility program, aiming for a better future by helping those in need, including children around the world. It is worth noting that XM offers long-term support to Sistema Cyprus, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the personal and social development of children through music. To learn more about XM Group’s activities, you can follow its respective social media pages (Facebook: XM Culture, Instagram: @xmculture).
