
12th Molyvos International Music Festival
EUDAIMONIA
12-19 August 2026
Eudaimonia, according to Aristotle, represents the highest form of human happiness and a fulfilled, virtuous, and thus "meaningful" life. The focus is on understanding happiness not as a short-term pleasure, but as a lifelong development of oneΆs own abilities and virtues. In today's fast-paced era of technological progress, social media, and performance pressure, this ancient idea reminds us that true contentment arises from inner balance, ethical action, and authentic relationships."
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12.8. WISDOM
Castle of Mytilene / 20:15
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Sonata No. 1 in G Μinor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001
1. Adagio
4. Presto
NICCOLÒ PAGANINI
Caprice Νο. 20 in D Major
from 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1
APOSTOLOS DARLAS
Vessel 15, Exaleiptron, for Solo Violin, Op. 307
from Vessels
Dedicated to Kalliopi Rigou
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1003
1. Grave
2. Fuga
EUGÈNE YSAŸE
Sonata No. 5 in G Major for Solo Violin, Op. 27, No 5
ROBERT FUCHS
Duos 1-10
from 20 Duos for Two Violins, Op. 55
Antonios Mandylas, violin
Kalliopi Rigou, violin
13.8. TEMPERANCE
Castle of Agioi Theodoroi (Ovriokastro),
Ancient Antissa / 20:15
PHILIP GLASS
Religion from Naqoyqatsi (Life as War)
PASCAL SCHUMACHER
The Sculptor R. S.
PHILIP GLASS
Étude No. 12
PASCAL SCHUMACHER
The Poet A. G.
PHILIP GLASS
Japurá River from Águas da Amazônia (Waters of the Amazon)
and Metamorphosis IV
PHILIP GLASS
Truman Sleeps from The Truman Show
PASCAL SCHUMACHER
The Choreographer L. C.
PHILIP GLASS
Opening Rework
Arranged for piano and vibraphone by Pascal Schumacher
PASCAL SCHUMACHER
Glass Mosaïque
Danae Dörken, piano
Pascal Schumacher, vibraphone
16.8. EQUILIBRIUM
Museum of Industrial Olive-Oil Production , Agia Paraskevi / 20:30
SVEN HELBIG
I Eat the Sun and Drink the Rain
Sven Helbig, electronics
Animato Choir
17.8. VIRTUE
Delfinia Hotel - Seafront Park, Molyvos / 21:00
HEINRICH JOSEPH BAERMANN
Clarinet Quintet No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 23
2.Adagio
Sebastian Manz, clarinet
Abigel Kralik, violin
Clémence de Forceville, violin
Tomoko Akasaka, viola
Benedict Klöckner, cello
CARL MARIA VON WEBER
Clarinet Quintet in B-flat Major, Op. 34 (J. 182)
4.Rondo: Allegro gioccoso
Sebastian Manz, clarinet
Abigel Kralik, violin
Clémence de Forceville, violin
Tomoko Akasaka, viola
Benedict Klöckner, cello
IGOR STRAVINSKY
Suite for Violin, Clarinet and Piano
from L'histoire du soldat
Sebastian Manz, clarinet
Clémence de Forceville, violin
Danae Dörken, piano
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano in E-flat Major, Op. 38
Sebastian Manz, clarinet
Benedict Klöckner, cello
Kiveli Dörken, piano
18.8. COURAGE
Delfinia Hotel - Seafront Park, Molyvos / 21:00
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110
Abigel Kralik, violin
Simos Papanas, violin
Tomoko Akasaka, viola
Benedict Klöckner, cello
CHRISTOS PAPAGEORGIOU
World Premiere
Commissioned by MiMF
Simos Papanas, violin
Benedict Klöckner, cello
Kiveli Dörken, piano
ROBERT SCHUMANN
Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47
Antje Weithaas, violin
Rachel Roberts, viola
Andreas Brantelid, cello
Danae Dörken, piano
19.8. EUDAIMONIA
Delfinia Hotel - Seafront Park, Molyvos / 21:00
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Concerto for Two Violins, String Quartet and Piano in D Minor, BWV 1043 (Double Concerto)
Simos Papanas, violin
Clémence de Forceville, violin
Antje Weithaas, violin
Abigel Kralik, violin
Rachel Roberts, viola
Andreas Brantelid, cello
Kiveli Dörken, piano
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Fantasy for Piano Four Hands in F Minor, D. 940
Danae Dörken, piano
Kiveli Dörken, piano
FELIX MENDELSSOHN
String Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
Antje Weithaas, violin
Abigel Kralik, violin
Simos Papanas, violin
Clémence de Forceville, violin
Rachel Roberts, viola
Tomoko Akasaka, viola
Andreas Brantelid, cello
Benedict Klöckner, cello
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