Two of Greece’s most celebrated voices, Natassa Bofiliou and Giannis Haroulis, unite on a landmark world tour that brings the timeless music of Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis to the global stage.
Accompanied by the 21-piece Hellenic Music Ensemble under the baton of acclaimed conductor Panos Liaropoulos, these extraordinary performers breathe new life into masterpieces including Zorba’s Dance, Axion Esti, Never on Sunday, and Gioconda’s Smile.
From stirring symphonic power to intimate poetic beauty, this concert is a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the art, poetry, and soul of Greece.
Endorsed by the Hellenic Republic as its official Cultural Ambassador, the Hellenic Music Ensemble invites audiences everywhere to experience the music that defined a nation — and continues to inspire the world.
Join Natassa Bofiliou and Giannis Haroulis in celebrating the legacy of Greece’s two greatest composers.
Under the auspices of the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy.
In the story of modern Greek music, two names shine above all others: Manos Hadjidakis (1925–1994) and Mikis Theodorakis (1925–2021). Born within months of each other, they grew up during a turbulent era in Greek history, each developing a unique artistic voice that would come to define the sound of Greece in the 20th century.
Their relationship was one of creative dialogue, friendly rivalry, and deep admiration. Together, they shaped a national repertoire that transcends borders and generations, leaving a legacy in which Greece hears both the poetry of its soul and the heartbeat of its people.
The Hellenic Music Ensemble, based in
Athens, unites some of Greece’s finest musicians under the musical direction of Maestro Panos Liaropoulos. As artistic director, Liaropoulos is
responsible for the ensemble’s vision, repertoire, and orchestral arrangements,
shaping every concert into a rich musical journey.
In 2025, the Ensemble was officially
endorsed by the Hellenic Republic as a cultural ambassador of Greece, a
recognition of its role in preserving and promoting the nation’s musical
heritage worldwide.
This concert project is an initiative of Maestro
Liaropoulos and GTP Entertainment, in association with distinguished
cultural partners, and is dedicated to sharing Greece’s musical legacy with the
world.
The Ensemble’s mission is to present
Greece’s rich musical history to global audiences, celebrating the
composers and songs that gave Greece some of its most beloved and
internationally recognized melodies.
Each year, the Hellenic Music Ensemble embarks
on international tours centred on a particular genre, composer, or era
of Greece’s songbook. Its concerts foster rare collaborations between
legendary and contemporary artists who seldom share the same stage, creating
unique, one-of-a-kind performances enjoyed by audiences and lovers of world
music across the globe.
The Hellenic Music Ensemble’s centenary tribute to Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis will be performed on three continents in some of the world’s most iconic concert halls. From Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall in New York to Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, and Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End. Each venue offers a stage worthy of Greece’s beloved musical treasures.
