ARION – International Guitar Festival of Molyvos, held in Molyvos, the hometown of the legendary kitharode, is now in its twelfth year. This summer, Arion turns its gaze to memory – both collective and personal – which serves as the precious raw material of art. The festival seeks out traditions and simple human stories from […]
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Being consistent, with no absences, here we are, having reached our twelfth summer. This year, Arion, is concerned with the simplicity and the liberty provided by the raw materials, as it has been overwhelmed by the colours and spaciousness of the horizon. That is to say, fingers keeping the tempo to lips narrating short people’s […]
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A word formed by Archilochus at Olympia to imitate the twang of the string of his lyre when, apparently drunk, he forgot to bring it with him. We bow to the great poet and his ingenuity and keep this word as the song and frontispiece of our Arion festival this year. Tinella, therefore, for the […]
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Academic workshop DESMOS Cultural Venue 31 July 2022, 18:00 Molyvos, Lesvos As part of the events scheduled for the 10th Arion International Guitar Festival of Molyvos, the Molyvos Tourism Association is holding an international academic meeting under the aegis of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens-Department of History and Archaeology. The meeting will be […]
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It will be a glorious celebration addressing a wide range of audience. Get your information about the different Events, Workshops and the Competitions appealing to three different age groups.
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“Representations of Arion in European Art” is an academic workshop with Academics and researchers from Greece and abroad, which will take place on 31 July 2020 in Molyvos, Lesvos Greece.
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From August 1st to 7th, Molyvos is organizing the 8th International Guitar Festival ‘Arion’! Inspiration, talent and the magic of the sounds in the evening concerts of famous artists from Germany, Argentina, Japan, Slovak Republic and Greece. Every day short performances with traditional, classical and flamenco music, in Molyvos’ most beautiful spots, you must not […]
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Once more, the beautiful town of ancient Mithymna is proudly hosting the renowned Arion International Guitar Festival. For the 7th consecutive time, the historic town of Molyvos in Lesvos island will become the pan-European meeting point of acclaimed international artists from around Greece and the world. Culture, music and entertainment are perfectly intertwined in this […]
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From August 1st to 7th 2018, we are waiting for you to share music experience and enjoy ‘creative’ vacations. Masterclasses, competitions, workshops and many other activities for children, students and professionals. And of course, public concerts every evening. More specifically: Concerts Evening concerts in Molyvos with significant artists from Germany, G. Britain, Holland, Serbia […]
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Molyvos is being prepared for the 7th International Guitar Festival Arion! In an idyllic place, nearby the sea, from August 1st to 7th, we will all be there, to share musical experience with concerts, masterclasses, competitions, workshops and many more activities for children, students and professionals. And for any music lover, wonderful concerts every evening! […]
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