Greek National Opera production features senior performers

The Greek National Opera recently staged a sold-out production titled “My Incurable Love: A Date with History,” featuring approximately 70 senior citizens. The performance incorporated music, dance, and stories centered on the 1980s, a decade noted for its impact on modern Greece.

The initiative began in 2018 as a guitar class and expanded into weekly sessions where over 100 seniors learned to sing and play instruments. Conductor Kiki Kerzeli noted that the participants demonstrated a significant desire for continuous learning rather than just entertainment. Participants, including 82-year-old Sandra Paleologou, described the experience as a creative rebirth through art.