A wide variety Free concerts in nursing homes throughout Attica organized by Educational and Social Activities of the National Operawith the aim of bringing the third and fourth centuries into contact with the magic of the lyric theatre, at the same time active aging.
From June 2024 until the end of the artistic season 2024/25 they Rafi Musical Theater Group (Anastasia Kotsali, Leto Messini) and accordionist Kostas Zigeridis each of twenty, free, concerts, three periods aiming for a total of sixty concerts at an equal number of nursing homes in the basin.
Concert series are held within the project “SUB.1.1.6 Involvement of persons over 65 years of age and persons with disabilities in the actions of the National Opera”is carried out in the context of National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0” with funding European Union – NextGenerarionEU.
A rich repertoire of arias and duets from popular operas and operettas, as well as mezzo-soprano through songs from the interwar period of Greece Anastasia Kotsali and soprano Leto Messini Accompanied by Kostas Zigeridis accordion will perform sixty concerts at nursing homes across the basin to transport residents back in time and encourage them to jog their memories, sing and dance. At the same time, it aims to give an opportunity to the elderly to participate in the action creative activity who encouraged him socialization and communication as well as connecting the third and fourth centuries with lyrical art, as well as the social life of the place.
Each era is inspired by the era in which it takes place and contains songs that refer to it. The first summer period and title with melodies soaked in the blood of summer “Strike the Anchors”Launched on June 29, 2024 and completed on July 23, 2024. Argyroupolithe In the glyphthe nicethe Nea SmyrniTo him Agios DimitriosTo him Piraeusthe Koropithe New Falirothe Bulletthe Athensthe Attica and Ano Patisia.
Second round with title “tight me” will be performed from November 2024 to January 2025 winter heat and Do not worry of holidaysand the third with the title “Nightingales Sing” It will be performed in May-July 2025 with music selections that will make you smell spring.
Understanding the important role of active aging in health and improving the quality of lifeIn addition to an extensive series of concerts in Attica’s nursing homes, the National Opera’s Educational and Social Activities open its 2024/25 artistic season in abundance. Educational arts programs for people 65 and older for empowerment and encouragementas well as they use their potential various artistic and creative tools.
Based on the know-how and methodology they have developed over many years of creating relevant educational programs, they put alternative approaches to music, theater and dance education in a group context at the center of the design. prior knowledge of music, theater or dance is required. The many benefits expected for participants include broadening and developing personal skills, social activation, join the teamthe adoption once energetic and active daily lifethe increasing self-confidence and renegotiation his social their identity.
Activities for 65+ include; educational arts programs, intergenerational workshops for adults 65+ and children, concerts in nursing homes and friendly clubs, Hands-on training of trainers on 65+ issuesand seminars of cadre his ELS in mobility problems, communication and Admission of 65+.
Coordinator of the project “Sub.1.1.6 Involvement of persons over 65 years of age and persons with disabilities in the actions of the National Opera” Kiki Kerzeli and assistant project coordinator o George Papadakis. Details of all activities for 65+ will be announced soon.