WANDERLUST

More about the event:

The program will include classical masterpieces such as Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and Shostakovich's Waltz No. 2, and Étincelles, a contemporary work by Cypriot composer Kyriaki Iakovidou. Through this variety of works, the concert will highlight the power of music to bridge cultural gaps, encourage dialogue and cooperation as well as social inclusion.

The concert will be conducted under the artistic direction of Santiago Ossa Alzate, and Zoe Zeniodis, Artistic Director of El Sistema Greece, and Kyriaki Kountouri, conductor of El Sistema Greece. The joint leadership of the three conductors reflects the spirit of cooperation between the two organizations and the shared commitment to music as a means for cultural dialogue and social change.

Don't miss the opportunity to attend the Wanderlust concert, where the partnership between Sistema Cyprus and El Sistema Greece will be brought to life, offering a powerful demonstration of the unifying force of music across borders and communities.
 

Concert Sponsors: XM, Deputy Ministry of Culture

Corporate Sponsors: XM, Mohari Hospitality

Institutional Funder: Yianis Christodoulou Foundation

Institutional Supporters: Nicosia Municipality, Alkionides, Savino Rock Bar, Nicosia Municipal Multifunctional Center

About Sistema Cyprus

Sistema Cyprus is a social-music orchestra programme established in 2017. Sistema Cyprus offers music education to the children and young people of Cyprus, including migrants, refugees and children and young people with less opportunities, and ensures that these groups are respected, recognised, and included in the society.

Sistema Cyprus is inspired by the El Sistema social action music programme that was first founded in Venezuela in 1975. Through the formation of orchestras and choirs, El Sistema acts as a superb model, reaching children and young people to many of the world’s challenging neighborhoods. El Sistema and other El Sistema inspired programs, like ours, offer free classical music education that gives children and youth with less opportunities all over the world the opportunity for personal development.

Sistema Cyprus is focused on the personal development of its participants focusing primarily on empowerment and helping them in reaching their full potential.

You can find out more about Sistema Cyprus and our actions and how to support us by visiting https://www.sistemacyprus.com/donate-now/ and by following our social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. 
 

About El Sistema Greece

El Sistema Greece is a community music program that provides free access to quality music education to children and young people in Greece. It aims at building an inclusive music community that celebrates diversity and empowers students by developing their music skills and stimulating their independent thinking and agency. Activities are open to all children and are provided in groups for free.

El Sistema Greece, reaches out to children and youth from diverse backgrounds, including those in refugee and asylum seeker facilities, unaccompanied minors shelters and after-school centers, as well as at its primary location in the vibrant multicultural area of Kypseli in Athens. El Sistema Greece’s educational approach is inspired by El Sistema Venezuela, the social program based on the collective practice of music learning, founded in 1975 by José Antonio Abreu and afterwards adopted by more than 70 countries around the world. Among other prizes and awards, El Sistema was recognized by UNICEF for its effectiveness in combating and preventing juvenile delinquency. To date, more than 3.500 children and young people aged 5-26 have participated in the activities of El Sistema Greece.

You can find out more about El Sistema Greece and its actions and how to support it, by visiting https://elsistema.gr/ and by following its social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
 

About XM

The international group of companies XM, globally prestigious and trusted, and holder of multiple investment service licenses, recognizes the importance of social contribution for a world of sustainable development and equal opportunities for all. Contribution to society and fellow citizens is a building block of XM's DNA, which is why it has created a dynamic Corporate Social Responsibility program, aiming for a better future by helping those in need, including children around the world. It is worth noting that XM offers long-term support to Sistema Cyprus, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the personal and social development of children through music. To learn more about XM Group's activities, you can follow its respective social media pages (Facebook: XM Culture, Instagram: @xmculture).