Nikos Xylouris: The Archangel of Crete Theatre Tour in Cyprus
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Venue: Pattihio Municipal Amphitheatre, Limassol
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An extraordinary musical theatre production celebrating the life and legacy of legendary Cretan singer Nikos Xylouris, commemorating 90 years since his birth in Limassol and Larnaca, Cyprus. This powerful performance follows the journey of "The Archangel of Crete" from his childhood in Anogeia to his triumphant presence on Athenian stages.
The production combines live music, unpublished photographs, rare audio recordings, and compelling narrative. Written by Zacharaina Petraki and directed by Nikorestis Haniotakis, the performance features iconic Xylouris songs in new orchestrations by Andreas Katsigiannis. Ourania Xylouris, Nikos' life companion, contributed significantly as dramaturgy consultant.
The cast features Aimilanos Stamatakis in the role of Nikos Xylouris and Melina Kana as narrator. The production presents not only the greatness of his voice but reveals the moral and spiritual weight of a personality who marked modern Greek culture. This immersive experience blends testimony, art, and emotion, portraying Xylouris as both a symbolic voice and the inner universe of a man who sang with the soul of a nation.
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2 datesStarts 21:00
Municipal Garden Theatre "Marios Tokas"· Limassol
21:00 - 21:00
Pattihio Municipal Amphitheatre· Limassol
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Venue for Fri 11 Sep 2026Municipal Garden Theatre "Marios Tokas", Limassol
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About the Artists (3)
Aimilanos StamatakisAimilanos Stamatakis appears in 'Nikos Xylouris: The Archangel of Crete', a musical-theatre production touring Cyprus in 2026 that marks 90 years since the legendary Cretan singer's birth, combining live music, rare recordings and archival photographs.Melina KanaMelina Kana is a Greek singer with a warm, expressive voice, well known for her recordings and live performances of quality éntechno repertoire since the 1990s.Nikos XylourisNikos Xylouris, nicknamed "Psaronikos" and dubbed the "Archangel of Crete," was a Greek singer, Cretan lyra player and composer from Anogeia, Crete, and one of the most beloved figures in Greek music. Reviving Cretan folk tradition and setting the verses of major Greek poets, his voice became emblematic of the resistance to the 1967–1974 junta before his early death in 1980.Organizer
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