SEIKILO - Experience Ancient Greece

Descrizione

A Unique Ancient Music Interactive Exhibition

Embark on a journey in ancient Greek mythology and music,

Learn about ancient Greek mythology, Apollo and Hermes, about the different types of ancient Greek lyres (Chelys, Barbiton, Sambuca, Phorminx etc) and the enhanced vibrato mechanism of the Kithara of the Golden Age! Traditional modern instruments such as the Bouzouki and Bendir are also available. Whats more, you’ll be able to play any of them here! Combining academic research with love for ancient Greek culture and civilization; From Trias to Enneadai and Petteia (played by Achilles himself to foresee the result of the Trojan war) Seikilo’s handmade board games are numbered and available only at Seikilo. Learn how to play them and sharpen your mind like ancient Greeks did!

Facilities

Experience Ancient Greece – An Exhibition of Ancient Music Instruments

Embark on a unique journey in ancient Greek mythology and music, with Theodore and SEIKILO’s award-winning tour “Experience Ancient Greece”, where you will have the chance to learn, take a closer look, or even play with many ancient Greek music instruments such as the lyre of Hermes, the barbiton of Sappho, the pandura, the Cithara of the Golden Age, the Phorminx of Homer, the Tympanon of Dionysus, etc.

What’s more, a professional lyricist will perform live for you, while sharing surprisingly interesting details about Hermes, Apollo, Zeus, Plato, etc.

What will be Provided?

You will be granted access (to see, hear, hold, or even play) to more than a dozen ancient music instruments from ancient Greece and other civilizations.

Who can Participate in this Experience?

This experience is for anyone interested in ancient Greek civilization, music and mythology! This experience can be tailored to your level of knownledge, so let us know if you are an amateur or even professional musician!

 

Learn an Ancient Music Instrument: The Lyre of Apollo

Υou will have the chance to hear and play the ancient Greek lyre, a music instrument invented thousands of years ago! How are we going to do that?

First, we will take a closer look at the sound and the aesthetics of a reconstructed ancient Greek lyre, learn about the music system of antiquity and play the lyre on the spot! Then, we are going to learn how to play the “Epitaph of Seikilos”, the oldest complete melody (with lyrics) that survives today! You will soon realize that this ancient musical instrument is much simpler to learn than a guitar or most of the other modern instruments, and this is probably why it was used as a teaching tool for almost every young who lived in ancient Greece.

A unique (and truly one-of-a-kind) experience that is offered only by SEIKILO Cultural Space!

What will be Provided?

An ancient Greek lyre will be provided to each of the participants during this experience. These are one-of-a-kind music instruments, handcrafted by the world-renowned niche brand Luthieros.

Who can Participate in this Experience?

No need to be a musician or have any kind of former musical education. In case you are a professional musician, this experience can be tailored to your level of knowledge, just let us know in advance!

 

Learn an Ancient Frame-Drum: The Rhythm of Ancient Rituals

Υou will have the chance to hear and play an ancient Greek frame-drum, called tympanon, and try to sync with the rhythm of ancient worshiping rituals. How are we going to do that?

First, we will take a closer look at typical Greek rhythms and play all together in order to realize how cool is the feeling of participating in a music band. What’s more, we will have the chance to experiment with different percussions and realize that music is for everyone and not only for the musicians!

A unique (and truly one-of-a-kind) experience that is offered only by SEIKILO Cultural Space!

What will be Provided?

An ancient Greek tympanon will be provided to each of the participants during this experience. These frame-drums are handcrafted by the world-renowned niche brand Luthieros.

Who can Participate in this Experience?

No need to be a musician or have any kind of former musical education. In case you are a professional musician, this experience can be tailored to your level of knowledge, just let us know in advance!

 

A Private Ancient Greek Music Concert

Υou will participate in a private phenomenal concert of ancient music with a world-renowned band.

From the birth of music at the very same moment of Zeus’ birth to the invention of the lyre by Hermes, from the enchanting song of the Sirens to the dark destiny of musicians that were cursed, this one-of-a-kind music concert will both highly entertain and educate you, triggering most of your senses.

Narration in ancient Greek and English will introduce you to a unique experience, combined with a glass of a bio-natural wine by a Greek award winning winery that we will offer you.

At the end of the concert, you will have the chance to take a closer look and play with more than a dozen of ancient music instruments, both from Greece and other civilizations.

What will be Provided?

A glass of an award-wining bio-natural Greek wine, a cozy space for our private music concert and access to more than a dozen ancient music instruments.

Who can Participate in this Experience?

This experience is for anyone interested in ancient Greek civilization, music and mythology.

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