Concerts / Lectures / Masterclasses
Upcoming
28.11.26 Tristan, a medieval myth, National Opera of Athens / Alternative Stage: Early Music Days
A music performance with medieval and electronic music
Theodora Baka, voice – Irini Bilini-Moraiti, voice, vielle & percussion – Electra Miliadou – vielle
Chrysanthos Christodoulou – electronics & music design Thanos Polymeneas – composition
Dimitris Kountouras concept, flutes and musical direction
nationalopera.gr
7-11.12.26 Sibelius Academy Helsinki – Early Music Department, Finland, Masterclass on medieval music
10.10.26 Foundation Hatzinikou, Horto, Pelion, Finis: North & South, Medieval music
Irini Bilini-Moraiti, voice, vielle & percussion – Electra Miliadou – vielle, Dimitris Kountouras, flutes
17.10.26 Ωδείο Αθηνών, Finis: North & South, Works by Guillaume Dufay, Johannes Ciconia, Codex of Cyprus (15th c.)
The concert is part of the concert series Ostium – Medieval Music Days
* The project Finis operates under the Aegis and the financial support of the Greek Ministry of Culture
4.10.26 Banchetto Musicale Vilnius, Lituania, with Ieva Baublyte harp & recorders, Irini Bilini Moraiti voice & vielle
Past
27.7 – 3.8.26 Residency at the Kvarnner Festival, Opatija, Croatia, Solo recital Ostium, 29.7, St. Jacob church, Masterclass on medieval music
16.6.26 Ex Silentio, In exilium, Paris, St Stephane
24.5.26 Liens: 1000 years of music for flute and voice, Mousikos Maios, Patras
23.5.26 Masterclass on baroque music at the Conservatory Philharmoniki of Patras
21.5.26 Ex Silentio, Mystras, Inauguration of the Palace
18.5.26 Διάλεξη-παρουσίαση στη Βιβλιοθήκη του Μεγάρου Μουσικής Αθηνών
28.3.26 Sequenza, State Orchestra of Thessalonika, Cave of Petralona Chalkidiki
21.3.26 Ex Silentio “L’inconnu”, Theater of San Jose, International Festival of Costa Rica 2026
7.2.26 Celebration for the anniversary of “10 years Centre for Early Music”, Athens Conservatoire
22.1.26 Lecture “Medieval flutes: sources – iconography – performance”, Institute of Musicology, University of Tubingen, Germany
21.1.26 Ostium, Ex Silentio, Stuttgart Haus der Musik
13.12.25 Ex Silentio, In exilium, Villa Kapantzi (ΜΙΕΤ), Thessaloniki
21.11.25 Works by G.P. Telemann, L.-G. Guillemain, Parnassos Hall, Athens
8.11.25 Works by G.P. Telemann, L.-G. Guillemain, Baroque Festival Thessaloniki
30.10.25 – 4.11.25 Ex Silentio, Central American tour, Panama, Costa Rica
2.10.25 North & South, Ex Silentio & Ieva Baublyte (harp), Ostium, Medieval Music Days 3rd ed. Dafni Monastery, Athens
27.9.25 In exilium, Festival organised by Megaron Athens, Limni Evoia
16.9.25 In exilium, Concert hall of Collegium Musicum, Riga, Latvia
10-15.9.25 Baltic tour with the harpist Ieva Baublyte
21.7.25 Ostium, Ex Silentio, Early Music in St Ruprecht
8.7.25 In exilium, conference and concert, Kardamili, Mani
20.5.25 Works by J.N.Howard, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Musikverein, Vienna
23.4.25 Garun a, Ex Silentio, Olympia Theater, Athens
14.4.25 Resurrezione, G.Fr.Handel, Camerata, Athens Megaron
13.4.25 Maria Matrem, Ex Silentio & Children’s choir of the NO, Evangelical Church, Athens
29.3.25 S22 Folies d’Espagne & other stories, solo recital at midnight, Athens
17 & 18.3.25 Historical Flute Days, Ionian University, Corfu
8.2.25 Ostium-CD presentation at the cafe Zogia, Thessaloniki
27.12.24 Charpentier-Lully, Camerata Athens, Megaron
14.12.24 S22 Midnight concert, Σ22, Athens
9.12.24 Parnassos, Ex Silentio & guests, Ostium – Medieval Music Days
30.11.24 J.S.Bach: Brandenburg Concertos, soloist with Camerata Athens, Megaron
26.9.24 Visiting scholar at the Research Institute for Music, in Berlin
New album
“Ostium” is a selection of works from medieval, traditional and oriental sources featuring different ancient and modern flutes and recorders, drawing a rich tapestry of early flute sounds and melodies that inspired and formed later Euopean musical culture on many levels. Greek flutist Dimitris Kountouras performs these pieces together with his ensemble Ex Silentio.
Dimitris Kountouras’ Ostium: Early Flute Monodies is a mesmerizing journey through the haunting melodies of the medieval world, centered on the rich musical heritage of his native Greece. This stunning album showcases Kountouras’ masterful artistry on a variety of early flutes, each track offering a glimpse into the expressive depths of ancient musical traditions.
The flute view, 4. April 2025