St Paul`s Sessions are an innovative series of live events showcasing some of the most important ambient, experimental and modern classical musicians from all over the world in the beautiful setting of St Paul`s Anglican Church, a place of exceptional acoustics that creates a unique connection between the performers and audience.
Prestigious artists like Tim Hecker, William Basinski, Christian Fennesz, Peter Broderick, Julia Kent among others have all previously performed at St Paul`s. Now in its second edition, the cathedral will welcome a new line up of artists including, Laurel Halo, Jlin, ION and others.
ABOUT ST PAUL’S
St Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens. Photograph: Courtesy of St Paul’s/Vangelis Patsialos
St Paul’s Anglican cathedral in Athens was consecrated on Palm Sunday in 1843 by the Rt. Rev. George Tomlinson, Bishop of Gibraltar and is the oldest foreign church in the Greek capital. Since then, it has been a place of worship, pastoral care and cultural activities for the English-speaking community of Athens, as well as for visitors travelling through Athens. Located in central Athens, a short walk from Syntagma Square.
Sessions in OCTOBER
Sounds – 2 strings Combinations
22 October, 8:30pm
Violinist Eleni Papadopoulou and violinist Isidoros Sideris will perform a special program with works written specifically for duo violin / cello, European and Greek composers, dating from 1864 until today.
Tickets 12 euros. Pre-sale: Tickets Available Here
Sessions in NOVEMBER
JLIN
2 November, 9:00pm
The emerging star of the electronic scene, Jlin performs for the first time in Greece and at St Paul’s. She released her second album Black Origami earlier this year that features collaborations with William Basinski, Fawkes, Holly Herndon and Dope Saint Jude. She received early attention for her 2011 track “Erotic Heat” and critical acclaim for her debut album Dark Energy in 2015.
Tickets 16 euros. Pre-sale: Tickets Available Here
Laurel Halo
18 November, 9:00pm
American electronic musician from Michigan, Laurel Halo began her musical career in 2006 with the release of several EPs. Her latest album Dust combines Latin and jazz elements with techno and ambient tracks. Exquisite vocals, create an atmosphere of hybrid digital and analog sounds.
Tickets 16 euros. Pre-sale: Tickets Available Here
Sessions in DECEMBER
Ion
16 December, 9:00pm
Ioannis Papaioannou aka ‘Ion’ is a pioneer in the Greek electronic scene. He has appeared at various music festivals, and concerts has been opened by artists such as Anne Clark, Momus, M83, Matt Elliott, Hiroshi Watanabe, SCSI-9 and others. ION will present a solo acoustic exploration, transforming the laptop into a musical instrument and portable studio.
Tickets 12 euros. Pre-sale: Tickets Available Here
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