Harpist Elisabeth Plank is an internationally recognised soloist, performing in renowned halls such as Musikverein Wien, Konzerthaus Berlin and Dubai Opera. Plank introduces her audience to the harp through a wide range of styles. Her four solo albums have received rave reviews and she has been awarded many prizes.

Elisabeth Plank has been invited by the festival to perform a harp recital on 31 July at the historic Karaviko, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved estates in Kampos, which is hosting the art exhibition Once We Were Gardens (5 July – 7 September) organised by the contemporary art organisation DEO, featuring 12 artists from Greece and around the world. 

The event is supported by the Austrian Embassy.

Programme

All pieces of this programme are inspired by traditional music of the respective country.

(GREECE)

Elias Parish Alvars (1808-1849)

Voyage d’un harpiste en Orient, Op. 62 

Chanson Grecque de Santorino

(GREECE)

Konstantia Gourzi (1962-)

Atlantis 2 (2010/rev. 2024)

Jasmine 

Wind in April 

Rose 

A light in the darkness 

Love 

Ritual dance 

Lulling to sleep 

(VIENNA)

Elias Parish Alvars (1808-1849)

Ombres et Rayons: Walzer (posthumous publication)

(ITALY)

Pier Damiano Peretti (1974-)

“…nia nia…” Preludes to a lullaby (2024)

Vivo 

Inquieto 

Dolcemente 

(AUSTRIA)

Monika Stadler (1963-)

Alpine Impressions (2024)

Ι. Mountain Morning

ΙΙ. The Summit’s Tranquillity

(VIENNA)

Lucio Bruno-Videla (1968-)

Fantasia über Themen von Johann Strauß, Op. 45 (2020/2025)

(TURKEY)

Şirin Pancaroğlu (1968-)

Aşıklar Ölmez (Lovers are immortal) 

(IRELAND & UNITED KINGDOM)

Elias Parish Alvars (1808-1849)

Scenes of my Youth – Grande Fantaisie pour la harpe, Op. 75

III. My Lodging is on the Cold Ground