Musical performance *Dimman . Liman"

Thursday 25/6/2026-20:30

The musical performance *Dimman . Liman” is a contemporary musical-theatrical project that draws inspiration from Cyprus’s intangible cultural heritage and, specifically, from “spells” as a practice of daily life, as preserved in written sources.

Through the creation of a multimedia, audio-visual environment, the performance aims to offer the audience an immersive experience, bridging the past with the present and redefining Cypriot tradition in contemporary artistic terms.

The artistic ensemble consists of five young Cypriot musicians and is formed through the collaboration of two groups: the experimental trio “The Portal” (Stelios Antoniou – percussion and analogue effects, George Holland – flute and live electronics, Yiannis Laoutaris – synthesizer, vocals, and live electronics) and the traditional ensemble “Takouria” (Christos Isidorou and Kyriakos Markoullis – zurna, Yannis Laoutaris – daouli).

Through this combination, the performance incorporates both sonic experimentation and improvisation as well as the revival of traditional musical practices.

The use of instruments found primarily in the traditions of the Eastern world, combined with electronic media and contemporary techniques, creates a hybrid soundscape that highlights both the timelessness of tradition and its capacity for transformation.