Calliope, also spelled
KALLIOPE, in Greek mythology, foremost of the nine Muses, patron of epic
poetry. At the behest of Zeus, the king of the gods, she judged the dispute
between the goddesses Aphrodite and Persephone over Adonis. In most accounts
she and King Oeagrus of Thrace were the parents of Orpheus, the lyre-playing
hero. She was also loved by the god Apollo, by whom she had two sons,
Hymen and Ialemus. Other versions present her as the mother of Rhesus,
king of Thrace and a victim of the Trojan War; or as the mother of Linus
the musician, who was inventor of melody and rhythm. Her image appears
on the Francois vase, made by the potter Ergotimos about 570 BC (Florence,
Archaeological Museum).
Her work is characterized by the coexistence of many musical elements, is a peculiar crossroads of musical sounds, sound ideas, an alloy with a common denominator of the voice.These interpretations reveal the vocal abilities and is totally recognizable to the soulful timbre, warmth and emotion. The music is imbued with ethnic colors and shades new age, and refers us to the level and types of music Loreena McKennit and Enya.
Kalliopi Vetta borns in Livadero of Kozani. From the high school years began to sing with the band of brother (musician and composer) Vangelis Vetta. She studied at the Moscow Academy of Gymnastics, where during the course of the band sang in Greek "Hermes".
She continued her studies at the Conservatory of Athens by attending opera.
At the same time working with Loudovikos ton Anogion in many concerts throughout the country and participate in his album "Charmatousa". Simultaneously working as a teacher of physical education at school.
In 1995 starts the collaboration with the composer and conductor Yannis K..Ioannou, who composed many songs for her, and undertakes the production and arrangement of the discs prosopkon below. In May 1997 he released his first album from Virgin Greece entitled SONGS OF THE COUNTRY. The album, gets great reviews. The songs that stand out are: Of the Libyan sea Yannis K. Ioannou - George baklavas, that was title music of the documentary series of ET1 tv "THE SECRETS OF THE ABSOLUTE BLUE" directed by Panos Kekas, VALS by Yannis K. Ioannou, who became title music in the tn series of musical tributes at ET1, NET, "The other side of the moon" by Lefteris Papadopoulos and the ET1 documentary series "THE SECRETS OF THE ABSOLUTE BLUE" directed by Panos Kekas.. Also included in many international collections. George Dalaras invites to participate in the program 1997-1998 of the "Sacred Way", along with Helen Tsaligopoulou and Mario Frangoulis. In November 1997 came with two concerts in Tel Aviv with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra IPO (ichochrafithikan concerts and are available on CD). This year stands to teach at the school.
Her album, THE LIGHT, released in June 1999 and contains among other things, tiv global success of the trusted Lorenna Mc Kennitt, MARAKESH NIGHT MARKET, IANOS Yannis K. Ioannou, made signal to the Greek campaign of WWF in MEGA Channel TV. On October 14, 1999, came to George Dalaras concert in the cathedral "Notre-Dam Basilica" Montreal, where the "Symphonic Orchestra and Choir of Montreal" in the D / Department of "Charles Dutois" performs as a soloist songsfrom the ballet "Zorbas" by Mikis Theodorakis.
In the winter of 1999 outside of her personal appearances, participating in the People's orchestra. "Mikis Theodorakis". In the summer of 1999 made a successful tour in Greece with composer Yannis K. Ioannou on piano and synthesizer on "RECITAL IN THE LIGHT." The 2000 tour to Greece with the Municipal Theatre Kozani singing and playing in the play "Love Song", based on five works of F. GG. Lorca, with Vera Krouska etc. At the same time gives a recital with Yannis K. Ioannou.
In 2001 the album entitled "Kaleidoscope". Collaborates again with George Dalaras and Canadian conductor Charles Dutois who directs the PHILADELFIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA in SARATOGA SUMMER FESTIVAL 2001. Gives personal series of concerts throughout Greece, and participates in other People with orchestra. "Mikis Theodorakis", Christos Leontis, Notis Mavroudis, etc.
· In 2002 she sang at the Athens Concert Hall, directed by the Michael Cacoyannis event of Amnesty International, "BEYOND THE DARK", songs by Cypriot composer Kostas Cacoyannis.The event was based on the book KUOMO KENNENDY from where many famous actors read detach. (Songs of the same composer sang in TV-Serial «Square" of the CBC.) · In the summer of that year, other than personal concert, works with Mario Frangoulis giving concerts in Greece and Cyprus.
· In 2003 internationally released album «HORIZON». Result of cooperation of the French composer and producer Philippe Eidel with composer and producer of Calliope, Yannis K. Ioannou. · In October 2003, involved a tour of the People's orchestra."Mikis Theodorakis" in major cities of Australia with great success: Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, Sidney, Melbourne.
· In 2004 appears in theaters "Park" and "VEMPO" singing in the show "MIKIS THEODORAKIS - "All my life is GREECE" · In 2005 the album "THE SUNDAY MORNING" by the company Universal music.
· In March 2007 the EMI released the album «Best of Kalliopi Vetta», edited by Costas Zougris.
In winter 2007-08; repeats its successful collaboration with singer Katy Koullia and Yiannis K. Ioannou in musical performances at the Athens Steam with remarkable success.
In winter 2008-09; collaborated with George Merantza and Yannis K. Ioannou Live at the KYTARO, which rocked the boat. Along with actress Mania Papadimitriou presented the highly successful music-theater "Love and Immortality" in the bookstore cafe in Athens Janus. During the same period (11/2008) comes from the Warner album "In the streets of Dionysos" with traditional songs adapted by N. Papakostas.
· In 2010 the finds back to the IANOS CAFE-theatrical musical "Little smoke yet," the Mania Papadimitriou, Yannis K. Ioannou. Continues its cooperation with the "Mikis Theodorakis Popular Orchestra" and the June of that year the album "The Achilles Myrmidonas" music by Yannis K. Ioannou and lyrics by George Tsitroulis, in which it participates. In October released the Single "Sudden Rain" by Yannis K. Ioannou - Costa Fassoulas, from the Warner music.
2011; the album "Sudden Rain" with 16 +1 songs of Yannis K. Ioannou, lyrics of old and new major lyricists and performers participating Lavrentis Macheritsas, Mario Frangoulis, Aysenur Yazici. Travels with Yannis K. Ioannou and give concerts in Egypt at the Cairo Opera House, and Kazakhstan at the Presidential Palace of Culture in the capital Astana, in celebration of 25 years of independence.
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