Alexander the Great. Rock Opera
Alexander the Great. Rock Opera @ Royal Theatre | 23-26.10.14
The rock opera “ALEXANDER THE GREAT” is a theatrical/musical production of a new play created by the Greek composer and director Constantine Athirides. The duration of the performance is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes and is supported by a live orchestra of 10 musicians, 30 singers, actors and dancers.
The story begins in the island of Samothrace, one year before the birth of Alexander, where during the Kaveiria Rituals in the Temple of the Great Gods, his mother, the priestess Olympias, and Philip, the king of Macedonia, meet for the first time. It ends with the death of Alexander in Babylon, thirty four years later.
Through contemporary sound and music, the rock opera aims to acquaint us with the magic, the dream and the human side of Alexander.
For the creators, it is a real challenge to stage a musical and theatrical “ALEXANDER THE GREAT” created in the actual area where he was born and reached manhood.The rock opera is now in the recording studio, bringing together more than 150 musicians, singers and actors who have offered their knowledge and talent for its completion.
The world premiere: The Rock Opera “ALEXANDER THE GREAT” begins its journey on the 23th of October 2014 at the Royal Theatre of Thessaloniki produced by the National Theatre of Northern Greece. All parties involved in the production are optimistic about presenting a performance of a high artistic and recreational standard about Alexander the Great, a significant part of world history and of the Greek cultural heritage.
More info:
facebook.com/alexanderthegreat.rockopera
Tickets Presale:
NTNG Box office – 2, Ethnikis Amynis st