With the imposing Acrocorinth as backdrop and the entrance to the Frankish Quarter as its stage, Fondation Kaloy gifted the audience an unexpected musical experience.

The Temple of Octavia, bathed in the subtle blue of our homeland, stood against the dark canvas of the night sky, drawing the eye upward. In this atmospheric setting, fifty young musicians from the orchestra of the ‘Albert Einstein’ School in Böblingen, Germany took the stage and carried us away on the wings of their melodies.

The fanfares of the orchestra embraced the stone passageways of the Frankish Quarter, as though awakening for a moment the old legends hidden within the Acrocorinth. The brass and percussion gave the evening an almost ceremonial rhythm, saluting the history of the place, while the piano, in perfect harmony with the orchestra, lifted the audience to new heights.

A particularly memorable moment was the appearance of the woodwind soloists – two young flautists who, like nymphs from the ancient waters of Corinth, transported the audience to the mythical atmosphere of Aphrodite’s baths.

The evening drew to a beautiful close with an excerpt from ‘Zorba’, filling the hearts of all present with joy.

The Foundation felt a special pride at the active participation of two of our own students in the orchestra: Stefanos Meletsis, and Isavella Meletsi – who was also the youngest musician of the evening.

The Foundation continues to support the cultural outreach of Corinth, building bridges of culture for the next generation of creators. The concert was attended by Municipal Councillor Mr Vlassis Oikonomou.

Thank you all for sharing with us the first concert of the summer! We look forward to seeing you on 5 July in the Museum Courtyard.