Two-Day Event in Memory of Emeritus Professor Haris Xanthoudakis
Ionian Academy | December 6-7, 2024
The Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University organizes a two-day event dedicated to the memory of Emeritus Professor of the Department of Music Studies, former Vice-Rector of Ionian University, composer, and musicologist, Haris Xanthoudakis (1950-2023), at the Ionian Academy, on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 17:00 to 21:30 and on Saturday, December 7, from 16:00 to 21:00.
The events aim to highlight all aspects of Haris Xanthoudakis’ work, which is an integral part of the collective memory of the Department of Music Studies and Ionian University, ranging from his administrative, musicological, compositional, and educational contributions, to his lesser-known side as a poet.
Haris Xanthoudakis laid the foundations for the Department of Music Studies at Ionian University and, with hard work and persistence, gave it a unique identity in the Greek academic scene by introducing artistic music subjects alongside the cultivation of music sciences.
As a token of respect, the Rector of Ionian University, Professor Andreas Floros, and the Rectorial authorities, with the unanimous decision of all his colleagues from the Department of Music Studies, have named the building housing the Department at the Old Fortress of Corfu as the “Haris Xanthoudakis Building.”
The two-day tribute will be streamed live through the following links:
1st day: https://www.youtube.com/live/eWcSgupx2SI
2nd day: https://www.youtube.com/live/YJuvG0nSm18
PROGRAM
Two-Day Event in Memory of Emeritus Professor Haris Xanthoudakis
Ionian Academy, December 6-7, 2024
1st Day (Friday, December 6)
17:00: Greetings
Opening Speech: Anastasia Siopsi, Professor, Head of the Department of Music Studies (D.M.S.)
17:30-18:30: Administrative and Research Work
(Sátis Makris, Associate Professor D.M.S. and Vice-Rector of Ionian University), Kostas Kardamis (Professor D.M.S.), Panos Vlagkopoulos (Professor D.M.S.) and Nikos Tsohulos (Professor D.M.S.)
Moderator: Sátis Makris
18:30-19:30: Doctoral Candidates under the Supervision of Haris Xanthoudakis
(Andreas Georgotas (Professor D.M.S. and Vice-Rector of Ionian University), Kostas Zervopoulos (Ph.D. D.M.S.), Kostas Kardamis, Dimitris Brovas (Ph.D. D.M.S.))
Moderators: Andreas Georgotas and Kostas Kardamis
Coffee Break
20:00-21:30: Concert with Musical Works and Composed Poetry of Haris Xanthoudakis
A. Solo and Chamber Music Works (Introduced by Giannis Samprovalakis):
- Sonatina for two flutes (1984)
Flutes: Nikolina Vitouladiti and Andriana Malliou, students of D.M.S.
- Conspiration sans silence for solo clarinet / bass clarinet (1984)
Clarinet / Bass Clarinet: Giannis Samprovalakis, Associate Professor D.M.S.
- Divertimento for clarinet, violin, viola, and cello (1996–98)
Clarinet: Giannis Samprovalakis, Associate Professor D.M.S.
Violin: Spyros Gikontis, Associate Professor D.M.S.
Viola: Irini Arakleioti, D.M.S. graduate
Cello: Giannis Toulis, Professor D.M.S.
B. Composed Poetry (Introduced by Iosif Papadatos):
Four Works for Voice and Piano (2024): Iosif Papadatos, Professor D.M.S.
Compositions of four poems from the poetry collection Parichisi Zois (Thymeli Press, 2018) by Haris Xanthoudakis
Mezzo-soprano: Rosa Poulimenou, Associate Professor D.M.S.
Piano: Marilena Eloul.
C. Mass for Mezzo-Soprano, Choir, and Orchestra (1999) (Introduced by Anastasia Siopsi):
Mezzo-soprano: Rosa Poulimenou
Conductor: Miltos Logiadis, Professor D.M.S.
Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble of D.M.S.
Vocal Ensemble Teaching: Dimitris Ktistakis, Assistant Professor D.M.S.
2nd Day (Saturday, December 7)
16:00-17:30: Zoom with Retired Professors from D.M.S. (16:00-16:45, Socrates Anthis, Miranda Kaldi, Dimitris Maragopoulos, Elena Mouzala) and Graduates of Haris Xanthoudakis’ Classes (16:45-17:30)
Moderators: Ioanna Etemektzoglou (Professor D.M.S.) and Dimitra Akoyounoglou (Assistant Professor D.M.S.)
Coffee Break
18:00-19:00: Concert of Doctoral Candidates and Students from D.M.S. (Iosif Papadatos’ class) dedicated to the memory of Haris Xanthoudakis (Introduced by Iosif Papadatos)
A. In Memoriam II X.X.: Spyridon Katsouris, D.M.S. student
Work for the trombone ensemble of D.M.S.
B. In Memoriam: Raymond Premru (1934-1998)
Work for trombone quartet dedicated to his friend Roger Minor, in memory of his premature death.
C. Three Works for Voice and Piano, compositions of the corresponding poems from the poetry collection Parichisi Zois (Thymeli Press, 2018) by Haris Xanthoudakis:
I. Epigram: Spyros Rengis, Lecturer (on leave) D.M.S.
II. Rondeau for the End of the Year: Lefteris Veniadis, Doctoral Candidate D.M.S.
III. Déjà vu (Fenakis Idola): Eleni Skarkou, Doctoral Candidate D.M.S.
Eva Kargiophylia (Soprano, D.M.S. student), Margarita Standler (Soprano, D.M.S. student), Stavroula Malliaka (Piano, D.M.S. student), Timotheos Tsigourof (Piano, D.M.S. student)
19:00-21:00: Electronic Music Works and Collaborations with Visual Artists.
A. Part (Curated by Marianna Strapatsaki, Retired Professor from the Department of Audiovisual Arts, Ionian University): Works from the collaboration of Haris Xanthoudakis with Marianna Strapatsaki.
Details:
Underground Paths – Lavrion (1997, Duration 6:22). Music: Haris Xanthoudakis.
Video – Installation (Museum of Contemporary Art, Thessaloniki)
Byzantine Castles (2001, Duration 14:35). Music: Haris Xanthoudakis, Andreas Mniestris
Multimedia / Installation (Byzantine Museum Thessaloniki)
The works will be introduced by Marianna Strapatsaki
B. Part (Curated by Andreas Mniestris, Retired Professor D.M.S.): Presenting representative electronic music works from the composer’s repertoire.
Details:
Study II (1973), Duration 4:40
Motetus (~1988), Duration 16:43
The Allegory of the Hours (1987), Duration 12:39
The works will be introduced by Andreas Mniestris
Discussion