The ‘Orchestre La Grande Commanderie de Chypre’ (Commandaria Orchestra of Cyprus) was established in 2009 by the Kinyras Cultural Organization, with main target the implementation of the visions of the institution, which include among others the spread of the musical culture of Cyprus, and as well the spread of works from the classical repertoire directly connected to the Greek history and mythology.
The appellation of the orchestra directly references to the place where The Kinyras Cultural Organization is, at the historical headquarters of La Grande Commanderie of Cyprus, which was established by the Knights Hospitallers (Knights of the Order of St. John). Commandaria is also the unique and oldest sweet-drink wine of Cyprus to which Hesiodus and Homer refer to.
THE ORCHESTRA’S VISION
Selected instrumental ensemble which:
- will perform works from the classical and modern repertoire
- will have organizational and functional flexibility for the performance of productions beyond their permanent repertory – such as operas, ballets, symphonic works e.t.c.
Essential elements of interest for the program of the concerts:
- creating a repertory beyond the standard form
- emphasis on the performance of Cypriot composers
- creating a repertory which will be based on works related with the Greek and Cypriot mythology and history
- launch of unknown music masterpieces of the 20th and 21st century.
- performing older and less known compositions of the classical repertory from a different interpretational standpoint.
Cultural Benefits:
- spread and launch of the Cypriot musical creation
- promotion and launch of Cypriot composers and music artists
- presentation of Cypriot culture abroad
- development of the concert tourism in Cyprus with the creation of orchestral and stage repertory, which will be based on the classical, medieval, and contemporary tradition of the island – and Hellenism in general.
Tags: Commandaria Orchestra, Cyprus Composers, Cyprus Orchestra, Kinyras Cultural Organization, Knights Hospitallers, Orchestre La Grande Commanderie de Chypre, Κύπριοι Συνθέτες, Ορχήστρα Κύπρου, Ορχήστρα της Κουμανδαρίας
