TERPSIS ORCHESTRA meets EISVOLEAS
The 100-member contemporary traditional music ensemble Terpsis Orchestra joins forces with rapper and songwriter Ilias Papanikolos, widely known as Eisvoleas, for a one-of-a-kind musical performance on Tuesday, June 10, at Moni Lazariston, Thessaloniki.
New and earlier compositions by Eisvoleas are reimagined through original arrangements, infused with Eastern Mediterranean sounds, traditional rhythms and melodies, creating a bridge between rap music and the musical traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans. With its powerful sound and rich palette of traditional instruments and voices, Terpsis Orchestra explores new sonic paths, highlighting the vitality of tradition through a contemporary and refreshing perspective.
More than a concert, this collaboration unfolds as a socio-political narrative that comments, satirizes and challenges. Through Eisvoleas’ sharp and timely lyrics—illuminating the contradictions and realities of contemporary society with boldness and authenticity—and the dynamic presence of Terpsis Orchestra, music becomes a vehicle connecting past and present, awakening childhood memories, stirring emotion, and revealing the essence of the world around us.
Artistic Direction & Orchestra and Choir Conductors:
Andriana Achitzanova Petala & Makis Baklatzis
Music:
Ilias Papanikolos (Eisvoleas)
Arrangements & Adaptations:
Thanos Gkountanos
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Moni Lazariston, Thessaloniki
(25–27 Kolokotroni St., Stavroupoli 56430)
Start time: 21:30
Doors open: 20:00
Tickets
- Presale (until June 9): €15
- At the door: €18
Children up to seven years old who do not occupy an individual seat do not require a ticket. Admission applies only to the accompanying adult.
Presale
More.com:
https://www.more.com/.../terpsis-orchestra-meets-eisvoleas
Contact
+30 696 984 3831
CREDITS
Section Coordinators:
Andriana Achitzanova (Choir), Vasilis Zigeridis (Kanuns), Dimitris Panagoulias (Percussion), Thanos Gkountanos (Electric, Acoustic & Folk Guitars), Iakovos Moysiadis (Bouzoukis), Makis Baklatzis (Bowed Strings), Nikos Angousis (Wind Instruments)
Featured Musicians:
Andriana Achitzanova (Vocals, Ney)
Vasilis Zigeridis (Kanun)
Dimitris Panagoulias (Percussion)
Thanos Gkountanos (Electric Guitar)
Thanos Graikos (Oud)
Iakovos Moysiadis (Bouzouki, Vocals)
Nikos Angousis (Clarinet)
Periklis Vrachnos (Violin)
Sound Engineer: Giorgos Botis
Orchestra Members
Violin: Angeliki Kapetanou, Ilias Theodorou, Maria Mitrosoudi, Panagiotis Tsompanakis, Christina Theodorou
Viola: Nikolina Tarasiadou
Cello: Dimitris Tononoglou, Christina Boufidou
Cretan Lyra: Maria Kaloutsaki
Ney: Georgia Apostolou
Kaval: Antonis Papantoniou
Flute: Areti Elmaoglou, Christina Karipidi
Trumpet: Giorgos Tsouris
Clarinet: Eleni Peponi, Panagiotis Mouratidis
Saxophone: Alkmini Savva
Accordion: Pavlos Papadopoulos
Oud: Anna Bozinoudi, Theofilos Kitsantas, Theofilos Tononoglou, Thymios Lykos
Lafta: Nikolaos Bougiouklis
Kanun: Aglaia Agglopoulou, Athanasia Stathia, Thodoris Voliotis, Ioanna Fidani
Santur: Evanthia Koumpogianni, Sofia Zarkantza
Keyboards: Dora Dimou
Guitars: Giorgos Krachtopoulos, Dimitris Fragkiskatos, Ilias Valoukas, Thanasis Pantsios, Thymios Goudelis, Konstantinos Bourtzinakos, Konstantinos Nakoudis, Maria Boukoutsou, Sofia Piliafa, Stavros Stamatiou, Stelios Kanellopoulos
Bouzoukis: Ioakeim Papatriantafyllou, Nikolaos Duntler, Panagiotis Varoutis, Stelios Xoungias, Stelios Fourkiotis
Percussion: Andreas Nakos, Armen Nazarian, Dimitris Patousis, Konstantina Mantzani, Maria Topalidou, Nektarios Papadopoulos, Petros Nouris, Pola Tarampoulous, Sofia Theodoridi, Sofia Leonidou, Flora Tsoukala, Christos Balixis
Electric Bass: Alexis Skamagkas, Marina Achitzanova
Vocals: Angeliki Mouselemidou, Angeliki Bembeki, Amalia Vrantsi, Anna Alkinoi Miliopoulou, Anastasia Gkobtzia, Antonia Chrysogonidou, Vasiliki Karazarifi, Georgia Kandilapti, Georgia Pourgiazidou, Irini Nakou, Eleni Stroulia, Eleftheria Deligianni, Eleftheria Bargiota, Eliana Zyga, Elpida Xenou, Eva Valouka, Evangelia Mamalioga, Evi Chatzigeorgiou, Efi Filippidou, Zoi Kanakidou, Ino Korompoki, Krystalia Chatziioannou, Kyriaki Avramoglou, Kyriaki Skandaliari, Konstantina Kompogianni, Konstantinos Kontokostas, Maria Alexiou, Maria Asimakopoulou, Maria Katechi, Maria Papageorgiou, Neli Dimoula, Nina Angortza, Ourania Lambrakaki, Smaragda Karasavvidou, Soula Kotsekidou, Tzeni Mouza, Phaedon Chatzakis, Fotini Evangelou, Fotini Terzi, Christina Kapkidou, Chrysa Voutsa
Poster Design: Can Temizgezek
Media Sponsors:
Karfitsa.gr, Stage News, Koultourosoupa
Terpsis Orchestra
Founded in Thessaloniki in February 2020, Terpsis Orchestra is a 100-member ensemble bringing together traditional instruments and voices in a large-scale contemporary folk orchestra. Its instrumentation includes kanuns, violins, ouds, santurs, ney flutes, accordions, guitars, lutes, laftas, percussion and wind instruments, drawing its repertoire from the musical traditions of Greece, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans.
The orchestra is distinguished by its rich and powerful sound, as well as its commitment to approaching traditional repertoire through a contemporary and creative lens, constantly exploring new sonic possibilities. Over the years, Terpsis Orchestra has collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Sofia Papazoglou, Haig Yazdjian, Dilek Koç and Antonis Apergis, among others, presenting a variety of musical projects and performances across Greece.
In 2022, the orchestra released its first album, “Odos Smyrni: A Musical Tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe.” Its forthcoming album, “Ego Eimai Prosfygaki” (I Am a Little Refugee), features the participation of renowned singer and oud player Haig Yazdjian.
Ilias Papanikolos (Eisvoleas / Liakos)
Eisvoleas is a rapper, lyricist and composer whose work bridges hip hop with traditional Greek musical sounds and instruments. His lyrics often explore social and political themes, combining sharp commentary with humour, satire and directness.
Born and raised in the Kypseli district of Athens, he became involved with hip hop at the age of sixteen. In 1997, together with Gelow and Taraxias, he co-founded the influential rap group Alpha Gama (Agnostoi Gnostoi), releasing the albums Neoellina Akou (2000) and Agnostofovia (2001).
In 2003, alongside Takis Tsan of the pioneering hip hop collective ZN, he formed Tigre Sporakia, a group known for its funk-oriented sound. The band released two albums: Theoria kai Praxi (2003) and Onoma kai Pragma (2011).
His first solo album as Eisvoleas, “Mono Agapi” (Only Love), was released in 2004. It was followed by a prolific period that produced albums including Tropos Zois (2004), Me Tis Pantes Mono (2005), Chalarouita (2007), Alitheies Afthormites (2007), Dalaveri (2008) and Kali Fasi (2009).
In 2010, he released “Geke”, a landmark album strongly influenced by rebetiko music. Blending rap with traditional Greek instrumentation such as bouzouki and baglamas, Eisvoleas described the project as “rap-betiko”, a term that has since become closely associated with his artistic identity.
After a brief hiatus from recording, he returned in 2012 with “O Mythos Katarreei” (The Myth Collapses) and later released “Liakos vs Eisvoleas” in 2019. His most recent album is “I Viomichania ton Ilithion” (The Industry of Fools).