mavrothis - 5-2-2010 at 06:46 PM
Hi guys,
Just letting you know that if you will be in New York City this month (May 2010) my ensemble will be performing at the American Museum of Natural
History as part of their Silk Road Project Exhibition.
Here is more info for you if you are interested:
http://www.silkroadproject.org/Events/Calendar/tabid/193/Default.aspx
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/silkroad/?src=e_h
May 9, 2010: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by the Maeandros Ensemble
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
The Maeandros Ensemble, led by oud player/vocalist Mavrothi Kontanis, recreates the traditional songs of Greece and Asia Minor from the 1920s-1940s.
The program features many songs originally performed by the most recognizable names of the time, including Antonios Dhiamantidis, Roza Eskenazi and
Rita Abadzi, along with music from the Ottoman repertoire. Kontanis is joined by clainetist Lefteris Bournias, violinist Megan Gould, and
percussionist Timothy Quigley. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the
"Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.
May 23, 2010: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by the Maeandros Ensemble
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
The Maeandros Ensemble, led by oud player/vocalist Mavrothi Kontanis, recreates the traditional songs of Greece and Asia Minor from the 1920s-1940s.
The program features many songs originally performed by the most recognizable names of the time, including Antonios Dhiamantidis, Roza Eskenazi and
Rita Abadzi, along with music from the Ottoman repertoire. Kontanis is joined by clainetist Lefteris Bournias, violinist Megan Gould, and
percussionist Timothy Quigley. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the
"Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.
May 30, 2010: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by the Maeandros Ensemble
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
The Maeandros Ensemble, led by oud player/vocalist Mavrothi Kontanis, recreates the traditional songs of Greece and Asia Minor from the 1920s-1940s.
The program features many songs originally performed by the most recognizable names of the time, including Antonios Dhiamantidis, Roza Eskenazi and
Rita Abadzi, along with music from the Ottoman repertoire. Kontanis is joined by clainetist Lefteris Bournias, violinist Megan Gould, and
percussionist Timothy Quigley. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the
"Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
General Info: 212.769.5100
Ticket Info: 212.769.5200
www.amnh.org
