02/04 21:00 – Traditional Religious Marches
Solemn religious and funeral marches by the Old Philharmonic Society (FEK). April 2nd, 21:00, at the Catholic Cathedral of Corfu “Duomo”.
Solemn religious and funeral marches by the Old Philharmonic Society (FEK). April 2nd, 21:00, at the Catholic Cathedral of Corfu “Duomo”.
Traditional folk performance titled “Τώρα ειν’ Αγιά Σαρακοστή…” by the Lykeio Ellinidon dancers. Friday of Lent (April 3rd), 18:00, at the Church of St. John.
Choral groups from across Corfu perform Lazarus carols.
Lazarus Saturday (April 4th), starting at St. Nicholas of the Elders, 11:30. Final gathering at 12:30, in San Giacomo (Old Town Hall) for a joint performance.
Traditional litany commemorating the 1629 miracle of St. Spyridon, led by the Metropolitan of Corfu. Palm Sunday (April 5th), 11:00, starting from Saint Spyridon Church.
The Philharmonic Union of Corfu “O Kapodistrias” presents a special concert titled “Requiem – Memory, Ritual and Contemporary Interpretation”, in collaboration with the vocal ensemble Camerata Vocalis.
The concert features the first world performance of the new edition of the work Requiem for Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette by Charles Nicholas Bochsa.
The evening also includes the Choir of the Holy Metropolitan Church of Corfu, performing hymns of Holy Week.
Municipal Gallery Opening and inauguration of the “Oh My Sweet Spring…” exhibition. Holy Tuesday (April 7th), 19:30, at the Palace of St Michael & George.
Religious Wind Melodies by the “Spyros Samaras” Korakiana Philharmonic. Holy Tuesday (April 7th), 20:00, at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
The Brass and Trombone Ensembles perform sacred works by Handel, Brahms, and Bruckner, narrated by Petros Gallias. Holy Tuesday (April 7th), 20:30, at the Holy Church of St. George (Old Fortress).
Poetic Musical Night: “From Golgotha to Resurrection” with the St. Spyridon Choir. Holy Tuesday (April 7th), 21:30, at the Palace Peristyle.
The Unction Service performed by the Metropolitan Choir. Holly Wednesday (April 8th), 19:00, at the Holy Church of All Saints.