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Heliotrope

Giannis Papoutsakis

Greek poetry, from antiquity to the present day. The show pays tributes to prominent Greek poets and representatives of modern Greek poetry, featuring interviews and rare audio recordings.

Heliotrope with guest Maria Chelidoni | 30 June 2025
The distinguished actress Maria Chelidoni was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on 30 June on the show "Heliotrope", where she read some of her favorite poems by Elytis, Cavafy, Anagnostakis, and Kavvadias.
“Heliotrope” with guest Nikol Kouromichelaki | 23 June 2025
Poet Nikol Kouromichelaki joined Giannis Papoutsakis on "Heliotrope" for the 23 June broadcast, where she presented her latest poetry collection titled “Noisiploos”. The episode also featured songs interpreted by iconic voices such as Vicky Moscholiou, Yiannis Parios, Stamatis Kokotas, Giorgos And...
Heliotrope with Giannis Papoutsakis | 16 June 2025
The poetry collection “Ek Gynaikos” by Marianna Nikolaou was presented by Giannis Papoutsakis on the 16 June edition of “Heliotrope”. The episode featured songs by Giorgos Dalaras, Dulce Pontes, Kostas Hatzis, Nikos Androulakis, among others.
Heliotrope with guest Irini Dialechti Kouromichelaki | 26 May 2025
Irini Dialechti Kouromichelaki -a psychotherapist, musician, actress, and poet- was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the May 26th episode of "Heliotrope". She discussed her poetry collection Erimin leipeis, which explores central themes of sorrow, absence, and solitude. The episode was complemented...
Heliotrope: Tribute to the 106th anniversary of the Pontic Greek Genocide | 19 May 2025
The episode of the show "Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis is dedicated to the 106th anniversary of the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks. The program featurs poignant poetry honoring the memory of the victims, set to music by Mahler, Barber, Delerue.
Heliotrope with guests Theodosia Levidi and Vivian Stournara | 12 May 2025
”Ο βυσσινόκηπος”, το ”κύκνειο άσμα” του Άντον Τσέχωφ ήταν το θέμα των ”Ηλιοτροπίων” του Γιάννη Παπουτσάκη στις 12 Μάη, με αφορμή  μια παράσταση του σπουδαίου θεατρικού έργου του μεγάλου Ρώσου δημιουργού, σε σκηνοθεσία και διασκευή της Έφης Ρευματά. Για το έργο μίλησαν δυο από τις πρωταγωνίστριές του, η Θεοδοσία Λεβίδη και η Βίβιαν Στουρνάρα
Demi Samoili on “Heliotrope” | 28 Apr. 2025
The poet, painter, and performer Demi Samoili was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on April 28th on the show "Heliotrope," where she read poems from her poetry collection "Tastes of Summer." Songs were played featuring the voices of Maria Farantouri, Eleni Vitali, Manolis Mitsias, Takis Konstantakopoulos,...
Athina Korovesi on “Heliotrope” | 07 Apr. 2025
ERT NEWS journalist Athina Korovesi was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on this episode of "Heliotrope". She read some of her favorite poems by Cavafy, Palamas, Elytis, Seferis, and Poe. The program also featured music by Bach, Mahler, Fauré, Pachelbel, Rózsa, and Albinoni.
Heliotrope with guest Tasos Lampropoulos | 24 Mar. 2025
Distinguished author, poet, and thinker Tasos Lampropoulos, who excels in China where he resides, was a guest on this episode of Heliotrope with Giannis Papoutsakis. He discussed not only his literary work but also the relationship between Greek and Chinese cultures, Mikis Theodorakis’s concert in B...
Heliotrope with Giannis Papoutsakis: Tribute to Odysseas Elytis | 17 Mar. 2025
The radio show Heliotrope with Giannis Papoutsakis on March 17 was dedicated to the Nobel Prize-winning poet of the Aegean and Axion Esti, Odysseas Elytis, marking 29 years since his journey into eternity.The program featured musical adaptations of his poetry and lyrics set to music by Mikis Theodorakis,...
“Heliotrope” with guest Despina Karametou | 17 Feb. 2025
The talented and highly promising poet Despina Karametou was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis's show on February 17, where she spoke about her debut poetry collection, The Petrified One! The show featured songs by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Barclay James Harvest, Moody Blues, and...
“Heliotrope” tribute to the Cyclades with guest Marianina Ventouri | 10 Feb. 2025
Dedicated to the Cyclades, their poetry, and their songs, the radio show "Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis on February 10 featured a special tribute. The poet of "Kykladosyni", Marianina Ventouri, read her own poems as well as works by Elytis, Gatsos, Varveris, Dimoula, and others, all inspired...
Heliotrope with guest Katina Geti | 23 Dec. 2024
The distinguished actress Katina Geti read Christmas poems on Giannis Papoutsakis' show Heliotrope on December 23rd. She read poems by Palamas, Drosinis, Agra, Sperantza, Chatzopoulos, Themelis, and others. The show was enhanced with beloved Christmas songs.
“Heliotrope” with guest Maria Manolopoulou | 16 Dec. 2024
The author and theater scholar Maria Manolopoulou was a guest on the show "Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis on December 16, where she discussed her new book "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen. The show featured songs from artists such as Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Betty Carter, Katie Melua,...
Marianina Ventouri on Heliotrope | 02 Dec. 2024
The poet of "Cycladeness", Marianina Ventouri, was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on "Iliotropia" on December 2nd, where she discussed her two poetry collections, the Cyclades, and how they inspired her. The show was enriched with songs about the Cyclades, featuring the voices of Moscholiou, Giannakopoulou,...
Heliotrope: A tribute to contemporary poets | 25 Nov. 2024
The show Heliotrope with Giannis Papoutsakis on November 25 was dedicated to the poetry of contemporary poets. It featured songs performed by Kalogiannis, Adamo, Dalida, Charles Trenet, Nat King Cole, and music by Elena Pavlea and Roxanne Chatzidimitriou.
“Heliotrope” tribute to poets Jenny Mastoraki and Michalis Ganas | 18 Nov. 2024
The program Heliotrope with Giannis Papoutsakis on November 18 was dedicated to the poet Jenny Mastoraki and poet Michalis Ganas, both of whom recently passed away. Actress Katerina Belessi read their poems.
“Heliotrope” with guest Nina Alexis | 11.11.2024
The distinguished poet Nina Alexis was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the November 11th episode of the show "Heliotrope". The episode was enriched with music and songs from artists such as Mike Oldfield, Michael Nyman, Ennio Morricone, Sarah Brightman, Roger Eno, and others.
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