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 to the global stage.
Accompanied by the 21-piece Hellenic Music Ensemble under the direction of acclaimed pianist/composer Panos Liaropoulos, these extraordinary performers breathe new life into masterpieces including Zorba’s Dance and Axion Esti,
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.
Recognized as a cultural ambassador of Greece, 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 one of Greece’s greatest composers.
Under the auspices of the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy.
In the story of modern Greek music, few figures have left as profound or far-reaching a mark as Mikis Theodorakis (1925–2021). Born into a turbulent era of wars, occupation, and civil conflict, he forged an artistic path shaped by both personal struggle and an unshakeable belief in the unifying power of culture. Through his vast and varied output, he transformed the sound of Greece and elevated its musical heritage onto the international stage.
Today, his legacy endures as a testament to the power of music to reflect a people’s soul and to shape their destiny. Through this global tour, the Hellenic Music Ensemble celebrates a creator whose work resonates across generations and borders—an artist for whom music was not merely an art form, but a lifelong act of courage, love, and defiance.
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 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.
