The story of Maria Callas’ love at Argentinean Tango is embodied in a musical performance on June 18 in the hall of the Parnassos Philological Association.

THE Elias Roumhe undertook the production and direction of the show, “Maria Callas -tango Y Pasion Pura” under the auspices of the Argentine Embassy in Greece, in collaboration with the Cyprus House -Center of Culture.

The show makes a journey back in time, at the time of Callas’ great love with the Greek Croissos. Specifically on one night when Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis had the opportunity to make a common “order” under the sounds of the Argentinean Tango.

Duo Viviannagiannaki & Marianogil will lure the audience on a “mythical” musical journey

On June 17, 1959, after the first performance of “Medea” at Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House in London, Aristos had organized a large, luxurious reception in honor of Maria at the Dorchester Hotel, which had been invited by 170 people. There, Maria expressed her emotion when she heard the orchestra play Argentinean tango. And then Aristos asked the orchestra to continue playing all night what Maria enjoyed listening and dancing …

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Production – Directed by: Elias Roum

“Vivianna Giannaki – Article:” Maria Callas, Tango and Pure Passion “.

Wednesday 18 June / Start time: 21.00

Parnassos Philological Association

Ag. Georgiou Karytsi 8, Athens, 10561

Metro access: “University” stoppage

Ticket Sale: Ticketservices Fund: 39 Panepistimiou, Athens (Pesmazoglou Stoa) / Phone: 2107234567 Online: www.ticketservices.gr