El Sistema Greece Youth Choir

The El Sistema Greece Youth Choir (ESGYC) is an intercultural choir for young people aged 17-35 who love music, regardless of prior experience. With a focus on collaboration, creativity, and musical expression, ESGYC offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant and inclusive community.

ESGYC’s repertoire spans a wide range of musical genres, featuring works by Greek and international composers from classical to contemporary music (Tallis, Monteverdi, Bach, Mozart, Jenkins, Rutter, Antoniou, Koukos, and more). Concerts are an integral part of the educational process, allowing choir members to experience the magic of the stage and develop artistically.

ESGYC performs at least four concerts annually, often collaborating with the El Sistema Greece Youth Orchestra and other musical ensembles within the organization. Notable performances have taken place at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), the Athens & Epidaurus Festival, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Athens Conservatoire, among others. The choir has also worked with both Greek and international composers from the contemporary music scene.

The choir promotes social inclusion by fostering teamwork and social engagement among its members. Rehearsals provide a safe space where participants develop skills, build confidence, and learn from one another. More experienced choir members take on teaching roles, reinforcing collective learning.

Vagia Papagiannopoulou conducts ESGYC and oversees the choral program of El Sistema Greece. Rehearsals take place every Saturday (12:30-14:30) in Kypseli (Kypselis 62), with joint rehearsals with the orchestra held periodically at Malliaras School in Alimos, offering free transportation for participants.