SEIKILO Ancient World Music | Cursed - Ancient Lyre & Double Syrinx - Yannis Pantazis & Theodore Koumartzis @SEIKILO | Uploaded November 2022 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
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Foolish one, who taught you to strive with your betters? — Nonnus, Dionysiaca
"Cursed" is a captivating melody inspired by the myth of Marsyas and his battle with Apollo. The song is an on-spot improvisation by two masters of ancient musical instruments, Theodore Koumartzis on a LUTHIEROS lyre and Yannis Pantazis on a double syrinx.
In Greek mythology, Marsyas was a satyr who found the cursed aulos of the goddess Athena, and therefore he was cursed too. According to the myth, he participated in a music battle with Apollo, the god of music, in which Marsyas masterfully played his flute, putting everyone into a frenzy, and they started dancing wildly. In his turn, Apollo played his lyre so beautifully that everyone remained still and had tears in their eyes. There are several versions of the myth, but in most of them, Marsyas loses the music battle and finds a horrible death.
Even if the song is based on a myth about a musical battle, this performance is a majestic collaboration between two ancient musical instruments, from which both come out as winners.
⚫ Find the perfect lyre for you at luthieros.com
🔵 Learn how to play the lyre and other ancient musical instruments at
lyreacademy.com/choose-your-next-course
🎬 Directed by Nikolaos Koumartzis
The video session took place at Symposion, a unique cultural center at the heart of Santorini island in Greece.
🎙️ Who is Theodore?
Theodore is the youngest brother of the Koumartzis family. Being part of the family's endeavor since its early stage, he soon came to be an inspiring top-notch lyre player, constantly learning and experimenting with musicians around the world.
He is the founder of the PAUSIS Project, a curator at the SEIKILO Museum of Ancient Music in Greece (Thessaloniki), and an integral part of LUTHIEROS Music Instruments.
🎙️ Who is Yannis?
Yannis Pantazis is a highly skilled ancient wind instrument player, performing on the aulos, the diaulos, the askaulos, et cetera. He is permanently staying in Santorini, Greece, where he runs (along with Argy Kakissis) Symposion Cultural Centre (an initiative that began as "La Ponta" back in 2012).
Since then, Symposion events are influenced by Greek mythology's timeless relevance to life as it is lived today. Inspired by the nine Muses, Symposion offers guests a unique experience through interactive tours, workshops, vintage instrument exhibitions, and original performances. Symposion’s programming caters to adults and children, the local community, and global travelers alike.
🔵 Find out more about Symposion (Santorini) at symposionsantorini.com
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Foolish one, who taught you to strive with your betters? — Nonnus, Dionysiaca
"Cursed" is a captivating melody inspired by the myth of Marsyas and his battle with Apollo. The song is an on-spot improvisation by two masters of ancient musical instruments, Theodore Koumartzis on a LUTHIEROS lyre and Yannis Pantazis on a double syrinx.
In Greek mythology, Marsyas was a satyr who found the cursed aulos of the goddess Athena, and therefore he was cursed too. According to the myth, he participated in a music battle with Apollo, the god of music, in which Marsyas masterfully played his flute, putting everyone into a frenzy, and they started dancing wildly. In his turn, Apollo played his lyre so beautifully that everyone remained still and had tears in their eyes. There are several versions of the myth, but in most of them, Marsyas loses the music battle and finds a horrible death.
Even if the song is based on a myth about a musical battle, this performance is a majestic collaboration between two ancient musical instruments, from which both come out as winners.
⚫ Find the perfect lyre for you at luthieros.com
🔵 Learn how to play the lyre and other ancient musical instruments at
lyreacademy.com/choose-your-next-course
🎬 Directed by Nikolaos Koumartzis
The video session took place at Symposion, a unique cultural center at the heart of Santorini island in Greece.
🎙️ Who is Theodore?
Theodore is the youngest brother of the Koumartzis family. Being part of the family's endeavor since its early stage, he soon came to be an inspiring top-notch lyre player, constantly learning and experimenting with musicians around the world.
He is the founder of the PAUSIS Project, a curator at the SEIKILO Museum of Ancient Music in Greece (Thessaloniki), and an integral part of LUTHIEROS Music Instruments.
🎙️ Who is Yannis?
Yannis Pantazis is a highly skilled ancient wind instrument player, performing on the aulos, the diaulos, the askaulos, et cetera. He is permanently staying in Santorini, Greece, where he runs (along with Argy Kakissis) Symposion Cultural Centre (an initiative that began as "La Ponta" back in 2012).
Since then, Symposion events are influenced by Greek mythology's timeless relevance to life as it is lived today. Inspired by the nine Muses, Symposion offers guests a unique experience through interactive tours, workshops, vintage instrument exhibitions, and original performances. Symposion’s programming caters to adults and children, the local community, and global travelers alike.
🔵 Find out more about Symposion (Santorini) at symposionsantorini.com
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