2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon! As we prepare for our 25th anniversary celebration, we asked BLE founder and president Irene Savas to share her story. Learn more about the event here. We hope you’ll join us on December 3rd! I have been a dancer all my life. This began with … Continued
Join REVMA and the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon for three free performances at the 36th annual Lowell Folk Festival, July 29-30, 2023.
Της Άρτας το Γιοφύρι | Tis Artas to Gefyri | The Bridge of Arta Life in the time of the Greek revolution and onward: what do traditional, demotic, Greek folk songs reveal to us? Along with this, what is the place, the role, the perception of women in these songs? This folk song is known … Continued
This weekend, Greek clarinetist Lefteris Bournias is coming to Boston to share his talent and knowledge of folk music. On Saturday night, people will be able to listen and dance to his music at BLE’s annual Karnavali celebration. And on Sunday afternoon, Bournias will lead the first of a series of music classes in this … Continued
The Boston Lykeion Ellinidon’s Traditional Music Department offers opportunities to learn about and enjoy Hellenic musical culture, from instruction and workshops to concerts and performances. The department is chaired by Sandy Theodorou, a vocalist, accordionist, and laouto player who specializes in traditional Greek regional music and Greek urban rebetika. In 2018, the department will launch the inaugural Boston Lykeion Ellinidon … Continued