Family concerts for young children (Infants to 5 years old)
‘Constantine Leventis’ Auditorium

'Winter Dreams’

The PROMETHEAS STRING QUARTET, along with Christina Charalambidou (music educator) and Rebecca Katsaris (early years educator), will be taking us on a journey starting from Vivaldi's "Winter" to Piazzolla's "Winter," with intermediate stops at beloved compositions from all around the world, inspired by wintry soundscapes.

Children and parents will have a unique opportunity to enjoy the exceptional performance of the musicians while participating in activities that foster musicality and enhance their connection to music through creative play and exploration. Artworks will accompany the performance of the musical pieces from the permanent Collections of the A.G. Leventis Gallery.

*During the activities both Greek & English languages will be used.

The PROMETHEAS STRING QUARTET
Nikos Pittas, violin
Iraklis Mitellas, violin
Nicholas Papageorgiou, viola
Miranda Papaneokleous, violoncello

Date:
Sunday/ 23.02 2025

Times:
1st performance/ 10:00-11:00, for infants up to 2 years old
2nd  performance/ 11:30-12:30, for children aged 3 to 5 years old

Cost:
€10 per participation (the spot is reserved upon prepayment of the participation fee)

For more information and booking:
| +357 22 668838, (Monday – Friday, 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-16.30)
| education@leventisgallery.org


The Importance of Music from the Embryonic Stage

Music is a unique tool that begins to influence humans from the embryonic stage. Research has shown that embryos respond to auditory stimuli, with sounds and rhythms contributing to brain development before birth. This early exposure to music lays the foundation for learning and cultivating emotional connection.

During musical listening in early childhood, children discover various musical elements and connect them to everyday experiences. This process not only enhances their imagination but also promotes creativity, as musical stimuli become a source of inspiration for play, songs, and stories.

Children's worlds are filled with imagination and curiosity, where every experience can turn into an opportunity to explore new sounds. Through this process, children express their ideas, develop their skills, and create a deeper understanding of the world around them. Encouraging spontaneity and freshness of their ideas is an integral part of their musical development. Music, therefore, is not merely a means of entertainment, but a tool that accompanies individuals from the very beginning of their lives, enhancing their development at every stage of their journey.


Programme:
1. ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678–1741)
Concerto in F minor, RV 297
‘L’ inverno’ ("Winter")
I. Allegro non molto
(Artwork: Jean Pillement, A Rocky Seashore in a Tempest, with a Wrecked Ship and Stranded Figures, oil on canvas)

2. WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756–1791)
Divertimento in D major, K. 136
I. Allegro
(Artwork: Konstantinos Panorios, ‘Composition with a Violin on a Table’)

3. ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK (1841–1904)
Slavonic dance op. 72, no. 2
(Artwork: Jean Pillement, An Imaginary Upland River Landscape, with a Man and a Woman Dancing in the Foreground)

4. JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833–1897)
Hungarian Dance no. 1
(Artwork: Attributed to Jean-Frédéric Schall, A Young Woman, in an elaborate Hooped dress, Standing in a Park)

5. SERGEI RACHMANINOV (1873–1943)
Vocalise
from 14 Romances, op. 34
(Artwork:  Giuseppe Nogari, Allegory of Music)

6. ENRIQUE GRANADOS (1867–1916)
Andaluza (from 12 Danzas españolas)
(Artwork: Lefteris Economou, Nisou)

7. LEROY ANDERSON (1908-75)
Belle of the Ball
(Artwork: Pierre Laprade, Lovers Couple)

8. MANOS HADJIDAKIS (1925–1994)
Concert / Le Concert
(Artwork: Epaminondas Thomopoulos, Snow-covered Kalavryta)

9. ΑSTOR PIAZZOLLA (1921–1992)
Invierno porteño (“Winter”)
(Artwork: Jean-Pierre Cassigneul, The Blue Boa)