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George Petrou and the Armonia Atenea performing at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Photograph: courtesy of Armonia Atenea

MONTEVERDI’S Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria

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Where: Odeon of Herodes Atticus
When: 4 & 5 August 2020
Why Go: Enjoy an operatic masterpiece at an iconic venue

Armonia Atenea – The Friends of Music Orchestra return to the Athens and Epidaurus Festival with a new production of Claudio Monteverdi’s operatic masterpiece Il ritorno d’ulisse in patria live at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. 

This two-act opera will feature eleven renowned Greek soloists, led by baritone Tassis Christoyannis and mezzo-soprano Mary-Ellen Nesi, both of whom have received accolades for their performances in leading roles at great theatres around the world.

Armonia Atenea Joseph Calleja Odeon Herodes Athens Festival

Armonia Atenea – The Friends of Music Orchestra. Photo: Athens Festival/Pappas

Prolific and versatile, the beloved Armonia Atenea – The Friends of Music Orchestra conjures a mesmerising soundscape, drawing on the unique sounds of early Baroque musical instruments, under the baton of George Petrou, one of the most internationally acclaimed Greek conductors.

Why Athens Tip: Performed in Italian, with Greek subtitles

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Essentials

MONTEVERDI’S Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria


Performance starts at 9:00pm (please arrive 90 minutes before the start time)

Tickets from 10 euros

Pre-sale: Tickets Available Here

OUTDOOR EVENTS SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS

All spectators attending performances are urged to wear masks and adhere to hygiene rules.

Outdoor events will operate as follows:

  • Venues will operate on a 45 per cent capacity with every other seat remaining empty
  • There will be no breaks during the shows
  • All events will take place at open-air venues with seated-only options
  • A maximum of four people (ie families) can sit together with an empty seat from the next group
  • The stage should be at least 3 meters from the first row of the audience
  • There will be a longer period between performances so as to allow space for sanitization of seats and to avoid crowding
  • Bars and cafes will be open only during the beginning and end of the performances with single-way access. Consumers are advised to keep safe distances (1.5 meters) when in line

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Address

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Dionysiou Areopagitou

Closest metro station: Akropoli (Red Line)

For the taxi driver: Θέατρο Ηρώδου Αττικού – Ηρώδειο