Aegina has to date played an important role in the cultural life of Greece, most notably in the spheres of literature and the visual arts. Thanks to its beautiful historic remains and numerous monuments (dating from antiquity through to the Byzantine period and down to more recent times, when Aegina served as the capital of Greece), but also its pleasant climate and serene landscape, and its favourable location and proximity to Athens, the island makes the perfect permanent home for a high culture event of this sort dedicated to classical music.
The main aim of the Aegina International Music Festival is to establish a forum in which both emerging and established Greek and international musicians can come together and explore some of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written for small music ensembles. Furthermore, the Aegina Music Festival seeks to contribute, in its own way, to a broader educational process, which is a responsibility all artists have towards the younger generation.
In addition, the long-term aim of the Festival is for the creation of the necessary infrastructure on Aegina; the island, which acts as a meeting place for a large number of intellectuals and artists, requires a permanent outdoor venue for the staging of cultural events. Such a venue would in future host both the Festival and other events, thus promoting the island in terms of culture, development, and even tourism.
6th Aegina International Music Festival: August 5th to September 2nd
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