Worship Week | “CRUCIFIXUS: 6 Fragments for the Darkness of Passions and the Hope of Light”

Rotonda

Part I

“CRUCIFIXUS: 6 Fragments for the Darkness of Passions and the Hope of Light”

Women’s Vocal Ensemble VOCI CONTRA TEMPO

Choral and Artistic Direction: Sofia Gioltsasi

Part II

Requiem by Simos Papanas

The work draws on the historical tradition of the Requiem genre, using traditional Latin texts with subtle rearrangements to explore human-centered emotions (agony, fear, grief, anger) surrounding mortality. A child’s voice symbolizes innocence confronting existential questions.

Movements:

Requiem aeternam – Kyrie, Dies irae, Tuba mirum, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, Libera me

Performers:

Thessaloniki Municipal Symphony Orchestra

Conductor: Charis Iliadis, Principal Musician

Mixed Choir Kyrios & Methodios

Choral Direction: Maria-Emma Meligopoulou, Assistant Professor, Department of Music Science and Art

Soloists: Vasilis Kavayas (tenor), Chrysa Malamani (soprano), Christoforos Stampoglis (bass)