Adonis Mitzelos, an acknowledged
contemporary Greek composer and guitar soloist, has studied in depth the ancient Greek, Byzantine and
ethnic music. For the last 30 years he composes original music plays of a
distinctive personal style, being inspired by the gifts of international music
history. A gifted soloist and performer himself, he practices {psilin
kitharisin} which is a guitar solo performance of the higher standards.
He was always stimulated by the famous ancient Greek {kitharodia, kitharodisis}: coming from the terms kithara (guitar) and ode (a lyric poem of some length, that is meant to be sung, usually of a serious or meditative nature and having an elevated style and structure). The term was used for the first time for Amphion, son of Zeus and Antiope, whose composition, guitar playing and singing was mythical, since, according to the writings of Pausanias, through his music and poetic lyrics he had the power to move large objects and animals around.
In 2012 Adonis devised an artistically mature and revolutionary project / platform, namely KITHARODIA by ADONIS MITZELOS.
Within this framework, and until today, he composes new plays, co-operates with famous and much applauded Greek artists, publishes new albums and performs in unique venues (theaters, churches, castles), landmarks of civilization, for a limited number of extraordinary shows.
The aim of KITHARODIA is to promote the power of music, virtuosic guitar playing (acoustic, classical, electric) and to communicate the depth and richness of musical values.
For the following years, Adonis and the other artists participating, wish to communicate and contact people who love music, are passionate about the harmony and sound of the guitar, inspired by it, intellectually richer since they have found a way to dream and enjoy life through sound and vibrations.
KITHARODIA, contemporary and timeless, becomes a means of spreading Greek cultural values and above all promote the belief that music is ultimately the only truth.
He was always stimulated by the famous ancient Greek {kitharodia, kitharodisis}: coming from the terms kithara (guitar) and ode (a lyric poem of some length, that is meant to be sung, usually of a serious or meditative nature and having an elevated style and structure). The term was used for the first time for Amphion, son of Zeus and Antiope, whose composition, guitar playing and singing was mythical, since, according to the writings of Pausanias, through his music and poetic lyrics he had the power to move large objects and animals around.
In 2012 Adonis devised an artistically mature and revolutionary project / platform, namely KITHARODIA by ADONIS MITZELOS.
Within this framework, and until today, he composes new plays, co-operates with famous and much applauded Greek artists, publishes new albums and performs in unique venues (theaters, churches, castles), landmarks of civilization, for a limited number of extraordinary shows.
The aim of KITHARODIA is to promote the power of music, virtuosic guitar playing (acoustic, classical, electric) and to communicate the depth and richness of musical values.
For the following years, Adonis and the other artists participating, wish to communicate and contact people who love music, are passionate about the harmony and sound of the guitar, inspired by it, intellectually richer since they have found a way to dream and enjoy life through sound and vibrations.
KITHARODIA, contemporary and timeless, becomes a means of spreading Greek cultural values and above all promote the belief that music is ultimately the only truth.