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Wandering Music
Kostas Thomaidis
SCHEDULE VOICE OF GREECE

Faraway Words

Natasa Vissarionos

The show covers top stories of the Greek Diaspora, featuring interviews with Greek expats or natives who choose to leave Greece behind to travel, study, or work abroad.

“Faraway Words” for Little Erietta at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in London | 03 Dec. 2024
The program featured Penelope Chrysikou from London, mother of 11-year-old Erietta Karamountzou, who will recite a poem at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square. (The photo, provided by the BBC, shows the tree being set up in the square.) According to Ms. Chrysikou, London's Christmas...
“Faraway Words” with Maestro Themis Samantzis | 02 Dec. 2024
On the show, Maestro Themis Samantzis, conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Tyrnavos and the "Heraklides" Choir of Platamonas, was featured. He was the artistic director and curator of the concert presented in Budapest to mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of...
“Faraway Words” about the Hellenism of Bavaria | 27 Nov. 2024
In the show, we hosted Mr. Kostas Tatsis, the head of the expatriate newspaper Doryforos Munich, who spoke about the key activities and challenges faced by Greeks in Munich. He discussed the 10th Solidarity Action, which this year will support institutions for children in Western Macedonia, the "Athina"...
“Faraway Words” with Stelios Chourmouziadis from Tokyo | 25 Nov. 2024
Stelios Chourmouzidis, diplomat, Deputy Head of Mission, and Counselor at the Greek Embassy in Japan, joined via phone from Tokyo. He provided an overview of the embassy's initiatives throughout 2024, marking the Greece-Japan Year of Tourism and Culture. These initiatives included: Concerts dedicated...
“Faraway Words” with Christos Kavalis from Cairo | 20 Nov. 2024
Christos Kavalis, President of the Greek Community of Cairo, recently honored with the Order of the Phoenix by the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, appeared on the show to discuss various topics. He spoke about the visit of Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis to the Greek...
“Faraway Words” with composer and pianist Tania Giannouli | 18 Nov. 2024
Renowned composer, pianist, improviser, and bandleader Tania Giannouli was the guest on the show. The discussion was inspired by her upcoming international performances: 21/11 at the Roma Jazz Festival 22/11 at the EFG London Jazz Festival 23/11 at the Kalisz International Jazz Piano Festival. Tania...
Christina Tsardikou about “Nostos” cultural organization’s conference in Argentina | 13 Nov. 2024
Christina Tsardikou, president of the Greek cultural organization "Nostos" in Argentina, spoke about the XII International Conference on Greece, which will take place on November 19, 20, and 21 at the Event Hall of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires. The conference will...
“Faraway Words” about the 38th Greek Film Week in Munich | 13 Nov 2024
The show hosted Konstantinos Mitsis from Munich, who talked about the 38th Greek Film Week, which this year focuses on strong female figures who are at the forefront of many productions. The premiere takes place tomorrow, Thursday, November 14, with the classic masterpiece by Jules Dassin, "Woman’s C...
“Faraway Words” about the Greek Library of London | 12 Nov. 2024
On the program, Panagiota Nakou, the Director of the Greek Library of London, joined from London. The primary goal of this non-profit organization, established in London in 2017, is to lend Greek books across the UK to promote the Greek language and connect readers with the works of authors from...
“Faraway Words” with Nikos Graikos from Paris | 11 Nov. 2024
Philologist and author Nikos Graikos visited the studio of Voice of Greece to discuss his latest works, inspired by his book Questions - A Life Full of Question Marks and Exclamations, published by Syrtari Editions. His conversation revolved around the themes of wonder and curiosity that shape human...
Visual artist Stathis Dimitriadis on “Faraway Words” | 05 Nov. 2024
The distinguished visual artist Stathis Dimitriadis, who resides permanently in London, was featured on the show. The conversation was sparked by the group ceramics exhibition, Chthonic Light: How Ceramics Converse with the Present, in which he participates along with 45 other artists. Stathis Dimitriadis...
“Faraway Words” about the Hellenism of Madagascar | 04 Nov. 2024
On the show, George Galanopoulos, an educator from the Greek Language Department in Madagascar, discussed the Greek community there, its activities, the classes held at the Greek Language Department (TEG), and the dreams of its students. He noted that Greeks had a significant presence on the island...
“Faraway Words” with Munich Children’s Choir “Melody” | 30 Oct. 2024
The artistic director of the Bavarian children's choir "Melody," Ms. Maria Kriniti, was hosted via phone from Munich. The conversation centered around the two silver medals the choir won at the World Choir Competition held in Barcelona, which featured 55 choirs from around the globe. Ms. Kriniti noted...
“Faraway Words” about GRis Festival | 30 Oct. 2024
Anna Papageorgiou, the organizer of GRis Festival, was featured in the show. The festival is returning to Athens from New York and Nicosia to showcase "Greece Today" with a rich program of events from October 31 to November 10, 2024. The festival promotes Greek creativity, academic and business activities...
“Faraway Words” with Despoina Sotiropoulou | 29 Oct. 2024
In the show, journalist, author, and director Despoina Sotiropoulou was hosted. The occasion for this conversation was her award from the 3rd International Epidaurus Film Festival for her short film "I, the Beast."Despoina Sotiropoulou spoke about her journey in journalism, particularly in television...
“Faraway Words” with Tatiana Ligari | 22 Oct. 2024
Actress and director Tatiana Ligari was featured on the show to speak about the English-language performance "Women of Passion, Women of Greece", which recently toured four cities in China. The performance is dedicated to three iconic female figures: Maria Callas, Melina Mercouri, and Medea. It has...
“Faraway Words” about the ARGO awards | 22 Oct. 2024
Lawyer and former Director-General of the European Commission, Mr. Spyros Pappas, who is also the president of ARGO-Brussels Hellenic Network, was featured on the show. He spoke about the ARGO awards, which are being presented for the 6th year to Greeks from around the world who have upheld Greek values...
“Faraway Words” with Natasa Vissarionos | 21 Oct. 2024
Voice of Greece journalist Prokopis Agelopoulos called in from Chania to talk about the 12th Chania Film Festival. Tonia Moropoulou, professor at the Polytechnic, vice president of the Technical Chamber of Greece, and president of the International Scientific Committee of the Women Economic Forum, spoke...