Samos Young Artists Festival 2025

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07.08 — 13.08.2025
Ancient Theatre of Pythagorion

The Samos Young Artists Festival returns for its 15th year at the ancient theatre of Pythagorion in Samos, bringing together numerous Greek and international emerging musicians and renowned artists who embark on a journey from all corners of the world to converge at the ancient Theatre in Samos.

  • Thursday, August 7

    Jazz from the Mediterranean Songs from Albania, Italy, Greece, and other countries.

    • Elina Dunivoice
    • Rob Luftguitar
  • Friday, August 8

    A Voyage Through Time Trio Zimbalist

    • Josef Špačekviolin
    • Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrinartistic direction, cello
    • George Xiaoyuan Fupiano
  • Saturday, August 9

    The Shape of A Soul

    • Coleman Itzkoff cello
    • Janice Carissapiano
  • Sunday, August 10

    Two Masterworks, One Journey Ilya Shmukler – Winner of Concours Geza-Anda 2024

    • Ilya Shmuklerpiano
  • Monday, August 11

    Contrasts From Classic to Folk Music and Jazz

    • Pablo Barraganclarinet
    • Noa Wildschutvioline
    • Amadeus Wiesenseepiano
  • Tuesday, August 12

    Passions Within

    • Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrinartistic direction, cello
    • Noé Inuiviolin
    • Chelsea Wangpiano
    • Eva Koutsodimouviolin
    • Antonis Tzivenisviola
  • Wednesday, August 13

    Jazz Meets Chanson Française

    • Camille Bertaultvoice
    • Julien Alourtrumpet
    • Fady Farahpiano
    • Sam Favreaubass
    • Minino Garaypercussion

Artistic Direction

Masha Ilyashov, 
Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin

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07.08. – 13.08.2025

The concerts take place daily from August 7 – 13, at 9 PM in the ancient open-air theatre of Pythagorion on the Greek island of Samos. Admission tickets can be purchased at the box office for €10.

Location

When traveling on the main road to Vathy, turn left towards the Efpalinon Tunnel just before leaving town. The theatre is within 20 minutes walking distance of Pythagorion. Due to the traffic situation, those who drive are recommended to arrive early.

Under the Auspices

Acknowledgements

  • North Aegean Region
  • Ephorate of Antiquities of Samos – Icaria
  • Municipal Harbour Fund of Samos
  • Port Authority of Pythagorion
  • Cultural Association of Pythagorion
  • Volunteer Firefighters of Chora

Credits

  • Organisation Team: Penny Petrakou, Theresa Premauer, Sergio Zalmas; Operations Manager: Sergio Zalmas; Production: Phormigx; Stage Management: Yiannis Valiantzas; Sound Engineer: Sebastian Starke; Lighting Engineer: Martin Müller; Photography: Vasso Paraschi; Video: Marili Zarkou, Giannis Kapernaros; Media Relations: Maria Tsolaki; Social media: Myriam Patrou
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