The ancient poet Sappho praised the Cyprogenian (Kyprogenia-born in Cyprus) Aphrodite
In 2005 Larkos Larkou founded the project "Kyprogenia", with an alternative approach to the musical tradition of Cyprus (Cyprus world fusion). The sounds of traditional music blend with elements of jazz and rock, through multidimensional arrangements, but also with the element of improvisation giving the freedom of expression to the outstanding musicians. The repertoire features references to "Rhymes of Love" (16th century poetry), the acritical song, the most famous dances, songs of common tradition of Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots and Maronites, love songs, social songs, mocking songs and others. Larkos' compositions to poetry by Vasilis Michaelides and Dimitris Lipertis as well as his own lyrics hold an important place. The character of the work is twofold: local and international. He collaborated with important Cypriot musicians and with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra (Orchestral Suite "Kyprogenia").
During its journey, "Kyprogenia" has represented Cyprus, supported by the Cyprus governement, to Serbia, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg and Ireland and has been presented in local events, the most important of which are: University of Cyprus "Axiothea" festival, "Kypria 2006", 1st Cyprus-Russian Gala (Presidential Palace), arrangements for laouto and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, St. Charalambos-Kontea Church (organized by the American Embassy) and Othello Tower (bi-communal committee for culture).
Indicative repertoire:
- DRATZENA (lyrics - music: Larkos Larkou)
- TESTERA (traditional in an arrangement)
- VASILIZIA/ FESLIKAN (traditional arrangement, new lyrics: Larkos Larkou)
- ADONIN (nightingale) (lyrics: anonymous, from "Rhymes of Love"; music: Larkos Larkou)
- ZEMPEKKIKON (traditional in an arrangement)
- TYLLIRKOTISSA/DILLIRGA (traditional arrangement)
- SARATZINOS (traditional arrangement)
- VOSKOS/MARINIOTOU (traditional arrangement)
- MANTRA (traditional arrangement)
- PERTIKA/DOLAMA (traditional arrangement)
- AZIZIES (traditional arrangement)
- VOUTTIMAN ILIOU (poetry: Dimitris Lipertis; music: Larkos Larkou)
- KOUKKOUFELLA (poetry: Dimitris Lipertis; music: Larkos Larkou)
- MOUZOUROU (traditional arrangement)
- GAIDOURITSA (traditional arrangement)
- DREPANIN (traditional arrangement)
- GIASEMIN (traditional arrangement)
- KYPROGENIA (lyrics from the poem "Cyprus" by Vassilis Michaelides; music: Larkos Larkou)
HISTORY OF IMPORTANT APPEARANCES:
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Concerts abroad:
Serbia (Mission of "Jeunesse Musicales International")
Belgium (festival "Europalia- Europa")
Spain ("Expo Zaragoza 2008")
Luxembourg (Courthouse)
Ireland (13 December 2012 - End of Cyprus' EU Presidency)
Remarkable local performances:
Cultural Centre of the University of Cyprus, Axιοtheas Street
International festival "Kypria 2006"
European Cultural Winter of the Municipality of Larnaka
Ayia Napa International Festival
1ο Cyprus-Russian Gala at the Presidential Palace
EDON Festival 2009 (opening - main stage)
Kontea (church of Agios Charalambos) with the Embassy of the United States of America in Cyprus
Athienou (for the inauguration of the barricade at Pyroi)
Othello Tower in Famagusta 28/7/2015, on the initiative of the "Bicommunal Committee for Culture", before the then President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and the then Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akınci
Orchestral Suite "Kyprogenia"
Arrangements for Symphony Orchestra and solo laouto
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