Rethymnon Youth Orchestra: A Great Concert
On December 19th the Rethymnon Youth Orchestra gave an absolutely marvellous concert in the House of Culture. We were lucky enough to be able to listen to a varied repertoire of classical and contemporary music performed by a group of highly talented individuals of all ages.
Conductor Rino Christ, with his enthusiasm and encouragement really brings out the best in local musicians.
Appeal: Do you have a fiddle? Thanks to Bob Wright for providing us with the following information:
The Rethymnon Youth orchestra is seeking instruments for its new young musicians; they are especially looking for violins. This plea comes from Maestro Rino Christ, their mentor and conductor. The orchestra gives several excellent concerts each year, and plays a variety of music from classical to Frank Zappa pop. Recently, Pauline Wiles from Kastellos donated the two clarinets she played as a member of the Womens Royal Army Corps of the British army. The woodwind teacher of the orchestra was absolutely delighted. So look in your attic/ garage/ junk space and consider whether you will ever play your beloved instrument again - perhaps you will give it a new and cherished home with a youngster. If you can help, please either contact Rino direct on 6944758441 or Bob Wright at Villa Estia, Maroulas, Rethymno bobandev@otenet.gr 28310 71221 6947186679
Kalamitsi Arts Group: January Events
Our friends from Kalamitsi Arts Group write: We would like to wish you all a great Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Samhain, (or just 'holiday' if you're American), a happy New Year and we send our thanks to all who have shown their support and appreciation during this year.
It's been a good year for KAG, with visits from Roger McGough during Arts Week and Lucas Hollweg during our first Food and Wine Festival and two concerts with Ross Daly amongst other delights. It has also seen the forming of our Mosquito! Variety Troupe. We hope to continue to offer you a growing and diversifying range of events in 2012, one highlight being the visit of our special guest Neil Innes during June Arts Month. Below are just some of our proposed events….
Talks: A New series of seven talks at Liakoto in Vamos will start on February 29th.
Film Club: Films will be shown every other Tuesday at Liakoto in Vamos, starting January 24th.
Concerts and Gigs: We will be promoting a large and diverse selection of musical events in 2012.
Poetry & Prose: The next poetry & prose night will be held early in 2012.
Gourmet Days and Nights: We will hosting a series of gourmet meals and cookery workshops and talks.
Mosquito! Variety Troupe: The group will be putting on more entertaining events during 2012.
Apokoronas Craft Guild: The Guild will be running Skill Sharing Sessions on a regular basis and will also be organising craft demonstration and day trips in the New Year.
Workshops and Courses: Greek Conversation for Beginners on Monday evenings in Vamos, Greek Conversation for Intermediate speakers on Thursday evenings in Vamos.
Yoga: Monday mornings in Kalamitsi Amygdali; Alexander Technique on Tuesday mornings in Gavalohori.
Photography: various dates and courses available. Water colouring / Mosaics / Ceramics: dates and location to be confirmed. Financial Seminars: dates and locations to be confirmed.
Private music lessons in piano, guitar, double bass, mandolin, banjo, singing and recording. Lessons for children in piano, guitar, singing and dance.
Vamos Arts Month: This year it will run throughout June and much more!
And check out our events section on the
www.amygdali.com website.
