Tip of the day 29/5/2023 – De Profundis Ensemble @ Holy Church of Agios Filippos

Tip of the day 29/5/2023 – De Profundis Ensemble @ Holy Church of Agios Filippos 1024 683 Cloudkeys

What about attending an outdoor classical concert in Athens in one of the oldest churches of the city, right next to the Temple of Hephaestus?

A collaboration between the Athens Culture Net of the Municipality of Athens and the Holy Church of Agios Filippos, in the context of Athens City Festival. The immersive Church of Agios Filippos hosts the string De Profundis Ensemble, with a program of leading baroque composers. The ensemble will perform timeless pieces, creating a unique musical atmosphere under candlelights.

Program

Philipp Heinrich Erlebach (1657-1714) Overture-Suite in G minor No.6
George Friedrich Händel(1685-1759) – From the Opera Sémele – Where’er you walk
Jean Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) Passacaille from Lully’s opera “Armide”
George Friederich Händel(1685-1759) From the Opera Rodelinda, regina de’ Longobardi -Mio caro bene
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678-1741) L’Olimpiade – Overture RV 725
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Concerto for Strings in D minor RV 128
George Friedrich Händel (1685-1759) aria “Lascia ch’io pianga” from his Opera Rinaldo HWV 7
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678-1741) ‘La Primavera’ (Spring)

Start time: 20:00