THE MUSICIANS' JOURNEY
Villa Kérylos
Finished

EXHIBITION from June 13, 2021 to October 17, 2021.

"The Voyage of the Musicians. A century of Franco-Greek exchanges in images and music" (1917-2021).
A first in France: Greek music seen by the French and Greeks in the twentieth century.

The Journey of the Musicians
The great Greek composers

Through this exhibition, visitors will meet the greatest Greek and French composers and performers:
Maria Callas,
Camille Saint-Saëns,
Alfred Cortot,
Iannis Xenakis,
Mikis Theodorakis,
Vassilis Tsitsanis,
Manos Hatzidakis,
Mélina Merkouri,
Georges Moustaki,
Georges Aperghis.

and many photographers sensitive to Greece and its culture.

Archival documents, very rarely shown to the public, and musical instruments from Greek collections will complete the photographic exhibition.

Visitors will be able to discover contemporary Greek history through the great figures of the cultural and artistic world who have brought Greece and France together.
A rare exhibition, which offers the opportunity to evoke the privileged relations that the two countries have maintained for a long time.

The musicians' journey

Clarinetist Giorgos Magas at a party in Preveza, 1997 ©Nikos Economopoulos.

Discover the Greek Villa Kerylos

In addition to the exhibition, you can discover the history of the Villa Kerylos and life in ancient Greece.
The visit to the museum and its garden takes about 45 minutes.
See all the information about the Villa, by clicking on this link.