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Archilochus Fragments

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JdP, St Hilda's College
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Image credit: Archilochus, photo by Costas Kafouros 

Supported by the APGRD, Archilochus Fragments is a new work by composer Costas Kafouros blending ancient Greek poetry with modern sound; a contemporary reimagining of the poetry of Archilochus of Paros (c. 680 B.C.), one of the boldest and most original voices of antiquity. Performed by world-class musicians Katerina Mina (vocals), Rami Sarieddine (piano), Marios Nicolaou (bassoon) and Mariana Parás (percussion), the piece explores timeless themes and the enduring dialogue between past and present, voice and instruments. 

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Costas Kafouros is a composer, a graduate of Goldsmiths’ College and King’s College London, Costas studied composition under Sadie Harrison and Silvina Milstein. As artistic director, he organized contemporary music concerts at the Hellenic Centre in London and collaborated with artists like Alison Wells and Ian Pace. His works have received funding from the Niarchos Foundation and Arts Council England. He has also worked as an expert at the European Commission, evaluating festival funding proposals.  

Katerina Mina is as Cypriot-born British soprano who studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has won prizes in major competitions and performed at venues such as London’s Southbank Centre and Buxton Opera House. Internationally, she has appeared in cities like Berlin, Munich, Paris, and Moscow, with notable performances at the House of Nobility in Stockholm.  

Rami Sarieddine is a Cypriot-born musician who holds degrees from the Royal Academy of Music, New England Conservatory, and USC. He has held teaching positions at Bard College and in cities like Los Angeles and Beijing. Rami has performed worldwide, showcasing his expertise in piano performance. 

Mariana Parás is a Mexican-born, sought-after performer on both modern and historical bassoons. She has performed with major orchestras including the Swedish Radio and the Irish National Symphony. She has recorded for the "Mexican Composers Series" and won the Best Instrumentalist award at the Selifa International Competition in 2019. 

Marios Nikolaou was born in Limassol, Cyprus. He studied in Athens and Cologne. He is a top percussionist with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra and has collaborated with leading Greek and European ensembles. Marios has performed with renowned conductors and as a soloist in various concertos. He is a member of the Ergon Ensemble and teaches at ARTE Music Academy. 

Accessibility

The Jacqueline du Pré Music Building is located at St. Hilda’s College, Cowley Place, Oxford (OX4 1DY). Please see their website for more details about the building's accessibility. Feel free to contact the APGRD with any queries.