Learn to play the ancient Lyre of Apollo with world-renowned lyricist Lina Palera. Get expert guidance from a talented musician with international performing and teaching experience.
Learn to play the ancient Lyre of Apollo with world-renowned lyricist Lina Palera. Get expert guidance from a talented musician with international performing and teaching experience.
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Filippou 5 - // While you live, shine. - Seikilos Epitaph
Experience the opportunity to hear and play the ancient Greek lyre, a musical instrument invented thousands of years ago! How will this be achieved?
First, participants will explore the sound and aesthetics of a reconstructed ancient Greek lyre, learn about the music system of antiquity,…
- Filippou 5 - // While you live, shine. - Seikilos Epitaph
Experience the opportunity to hear and play the ancient Greek lyre, a musical instrument invented thousands of years ago! How will this be achieved?
First, participants will explore the sound and aesthetics of a reconstructed ancient Greek lyre, learn about the music system of antiquity, and play the lyre on the spot! Following this, they will learn to play the “Epitaph of Seikilos,” the oldest complete melody (with lyrics) that has survived to this day. Participants will quickly discover that this ancient musical instrument is much easier to learn than a guitar or most modern instruments, which is likely why it was used as a teaching tool for nearly every young person in ancient Greece.
This is a unique and truly one-of-a-kind experience offered exclusively by SEIKILO Cultural Space!
What will be offered?
Each participant will be provided with an ancient Greek lyre during this experience. These are unique musical instruments, handcrafted by the world-renowned niche brand Luthieros. No prior musical education is required. For professional musicians, this experience can be tailored to their skill level!
- Ancient Greek lyre provided for each participant
- Private access to the SEIKILO museum with included tickets
- Ancient Greek lyre provided for each participant
- Private access to the SEIKILO museum with included tickets
Lina Palera, your guide for this event, is a globally recognized song composer who has graced historical amphitheatres in Greece, museums, and international music events like MusikMesse in Germany with her performances. Beyond her remarkable musical prowess, Lina proves her skills as an outstanding educator with scholastic and instructional credits in…
Lina Palera, your guide for this event, is a globally recognized song composer who has graced historical amphitheatres in Greece, museums, and international music events like MusikMesse in Germany with her performances. Beyond her remarkable musical prowess, Lina proves her skills as an outstanding educator with scholastic and instructional credits in London and Athens. After spending five years in England, Lina is fluent in both English and Greek.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.