Stavros Xarchakos
"Journey to the Light"

STAVROS XARCHAKOS
Journey to the Light

From Memory to Eternity
Iconic Archaeological Sites in Greece

Monday, September 8, 2025 [1st concert: sold out]
Sunday, October 12, 2025 [2nd concert]

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Pitsa Papadopoulou
Dimitris Basis
Iro Saia
Thodoris Voutsikakis

After the rapid sell-out of tickets for September 8, the "Journey to the Light" returns on Sunday, October 12!

A thrilling musical journey that began in ancient theaters of Greece, "Journey to the Light" is presented for the second and final time under the shadow of the Acropolis.

Stavros Xarchakos invites us, before the Odeon closes for three years, to a grand concert-celebration with his songs and instrumental works-a night full of emotion and joy, through the universality and depth of his work.

Performing in the concert:

The great popular voice Pitsa Papadopoulou will offer new interpretations with intensity and power, guided by the creator himself.

Powerful interpretations, a true offering of both voice and soul, come from Dimitris Basis, with whom the maestro has collaborated for years. His Doric performances blend with his remarkable popular and Byzantine voice, his rich and crystal-clear interpretation, and his commanding stage presence.

With the sensitivity and expressiveness that characterize every appearance of hers, Iro Saia takes the stage of the Odeon-a voice with fire, passion, emotion, and Byzantine timbre. She interprets Xarchakos' songs both ethereal and fiery, including a brand-new piece with lyrics by Lina Nikolakopoulou.

Thodoris Voutsikakis, with whom Stavros Xarchakos first collaborated in 2016, brings a lyrical, powerful, and deeply expressive voice with great potential. He unites his interpretative breadth with musical brilliance, singing unexpected choices by the maestro, tailored especially for him.

"Journey to the Light" began in September 2024 with the emblematic illumination of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounio and concludes at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, reflecting METLEN's steadfast faith and dedication to supporting culture.

The orchestra is composed of the following leading musicians:

Takis Vasileiou - drums
Grigoris Vasilas - bouzouki, vocals
Giannis Diskos - clarinet, saxophone
Alexandros Kapsokavadis - classical guitar, laouto
Haris Kellaris - electric bass
Dimitris Livanos - bouzouki, vocals
Neoklis Neofytidis - piano, vocals, orchestra direction
Pantelis Ntzialas - acoustic and electric guitar
Nikos Xydis - electric and acoustic guitar
Vangelis Paschalidis - santouri
Dimitris Reppas - bouzouki, baglama, laouto, vocals
Kostantinos Samaras - keyboards
Stefanos Chatziannagnostou - flute

Sound: Pavlos Sapountzis - Giorgos Roupakas

Lighting: Dimitris Laios

Production Management: Maria Tsande