Porphyra’s The Story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita successfully presented by St Demetrios Prep at St. Demetrios Preparatory School
"The story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita"
A Porphyra Foundation Musical Inspired by Penelope Delta’s Byzantine Epics.
Come witness Emperor Basil II’s sister, Anna Porphyrogenita, and her heroic Adventures!
Due to popular demand, "Porphyra, a Grecian Rock Opera" is spotlighting Byzantine Princess Anna Porphyrogenita, in this new story telling cycle, for the Astoria Greek community. The new show is expanding Anna's background story in “Anna and Vladimir: The love that ROCKED the world,” which debuted at Carnegie Hall and Off Broadway.
Set in the year 988 AD, the Heroic Age of Basil II Emperor of Byzantium, the story chronicles Princess Anna Porphyrogenita and her world-rocking marriage to Grand Prince Vladimir of the Kievan Rus. The show also explores Penelope Delta's incredible world, as envisioned by the great author, of Emperor Basil II's Byzantine Greek Macedonian Renaissance, his struggles, victories and aspirations for his people and family.
An incredible story of Love, War and Peace brought to life through Hard Rock and Greek Folk music, dancing, actors, and a full rock orchestra.
There is also a special tribute to Epaminondas ("Epi") Stathopoulos Electric Guitar pioneer of Epiphone guitars fame!
With participation from St. Demetrios Student Clubs and featuring G.A.F.S. and the Greek American Folklore Society.
June 24th, Friday at 7:00 PM
June 25th, Saturday at 7:00 PM
June 26th, Sunday at 5:00 PM
2022
Admission $35
The Cast:
Director
Thea Gibbs
On vocals:
Elaine Tuttle as Princess Anna Porphyrogenita
Andreas Pliatsikas as Emperor Basil II
Dorit as Grand Princess Olga on vocals
Christos Alexandrou as Grand Prince Vladimir
Narrator - Despina Chrissochos
Band is:
Billy Chrissochos on guitar
Mike "Risko" Savvas on guitar and tzoura
Derek Ortiz on bass
Richard Khuzami on percussion
Tracey "Tre" Beavers on drums
Special Guest:
Dimitris Stefanidis on the Pontian Lyra
Dancers from St. Demetrios Prep:
Frida Kasimis
Konstantina Koulouriotis
Stamatoula Figetakis
Belly Dancer:
Dorit
Special Guests:
G.A.F.S.
Greek American Folklore Society
Dimitris Carabas - Tech crew/Dance instructor
Merkourios Moschovis - Dance instructor
Phyto Stratis -Choir Director
Petros Stassinos - Crew
Maria Karamaniolas - make up and costume/wardrobe
Evangelia Ruppaner - make up and costume/wardrobe
*As a note, "The Story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita" is new but comprises some of the older production music, and new music and builds on the story lines already developed. Music featured is from Porphyra's three albums, "Faith, Struggle, Victory", "The Starmaker's Prophecy", and our upcoming album "1821 and other stories "(working title), and Phoenix Reign's "Destination Unknown." It also includes new exclusive traditional Greek Folk Dance numbers that will be preformed by the group for the Greek American Folklore Society.
HERE IS WHAT THE PRESS, ALONG WITH LOCAL AND CIVIC LEADERS, HAD TO SAY ABOUT PORPHYRA, A GRECIAN ROCK OPERA, THE BAND AND THE MUSIC!
“My small country, Greece, which is going through troubled times now, has a very strong weapon; its culture, history and the arts. Byzantine History is a most attractive history and the way Porphyra has worked to create this very important show, has breathed new life to the pivotal story of Anna and Vladimir. On behalf of the UNESCO club of the department of Piraeus and Islands I congratulate the work of our Director of Modern Music in NY, Mr. Billy Chrissochos, on his mission to educate and build Cross–Cultural bridges between the Asian and Greek communities and the greater American public.”
Mr. Ioannis Maronitis, President of the Club for UNESCO Piraeus and Islands and Member of the Board of the World Federation of Associations and Club Centers for UNESCO.
“Porphyra, A Grecian Rock Opera is a wonderful blend of Greek history and modern rock music. A new experience everyone should see.”
Queens Community Board 1 District Manager Florence Koulouris.
“A live band playing their original rock music accompanied by spectacular belly dancers and folk dancing. It is really worth it!”
World Journal. Most influential Chinese-language newspaper in North America.
Porphyra’s “The Starmaker’s Prophecy” is one of the favorite staff picks in Sonic Cathedral’s top picks of 2017.
Porphyra on NY1: https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2016/03/11/queens-music-studio-becoming-a-hit-with-bands-in-the-city
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