A festive concert for all ages by the musicians of Camerata - The Friends of Music Orchestra

On Monday December 30, at 19.00, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) presents at the Stavros Niarchos Hall a unique festive program for all ages, comprising of the works of Cole Porter, Johann Strauss and Paddington Bear's first concert music fairytale, by the musicians of Camerata - The Friends of Music Orchestra and acclaimed conductor Zoe Zeniodi.

Splendid melodies, ethereal images, surprises and humor skillfully intertwine in this concert that will captivate kids and adults and will be realized thanks to an exclusive grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

The concert's program:

Part 1:

• Cole Porter: Introduction from the Kiss me Kate musical
• Vittorio Monti: Czardas/Solist: Sergiu Nastasa 
• Leroy Anderson: Typewriter concerto 
• Leroy Anderson: Plink plank plunk
• Johann Strauss II: Bauern Polka
• Johann Strauss II: Perpetuum mobile

Part 2:

Herbert Chappell: Paddington Bear's first concert

Paddington Bear's first concert is an original music tale for symphonic orchestra and narrator by composer Herbert Chappell that unfolds, following the journey of our favorite hero - bear. Starting from Peru, this journey continues to London and ends with a symphonic concert at the magnificent Albert Hall where Paddington makes his debut as an orchestra conductor! The music tale's narrator is actress Olia Lazaridou.

Monday 30/12, 19.00

Late seating may only be possible in case of intermission or a pause.

Recommended for children aged 5+

Admission: €10 & €5 (reduced-rate ticket)

Tickets are required for both kids and their chaperones.

Reduced-rate tickets (€5) are available for students, seniors 65+, children and young people aged 5-18, unemployed, large families and Kallithea municipality residents.

* Pre-sale starts on Wednesday 18/12 at 09:00 for SNFCC Members (up to 400 seats for Members and guest).

* Pre-sale starts on Thursday 19/12 at 09:00 for the public.

Holders of reduced-rate tickets must present their identity card and relevant documents at the door (student card, unemployment card, large family card, disability certification, utility bill for Kallithea residents).

For more information, please contact SNFCC call center at +30 216 8091000.

This is an event funded by the grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Alongside the core program of free-admission events, provided free of charge thanks to SNF grants, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center organizes a series of events for which a low admission fee applies, helping SNFCC to diversify its income sources while ensuring its long-term financial robustness.