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Dear Friends,
It is with great joy that we welcome you to the Athens International Music Festival, here in the timeless and inspiring city of Athens.
As Artistic Directors, we are delighted to bring together an extraordinary gathering of musicians from across the globe — all united by a shared passion for artistry, excellence, and expression at the very highest level.

To our distinguished performers:
We are deeply honored that you will grace this historic stage with your talent. Your artistry will bring new life to every note performed here.

To our audiences:
Your presence is the heartbeat of every concert. The energy and enthusiasm you bring will transform each performance into a shared, living experience.

To our masterclass students:
We are inspired by your curiosity, dedication, and the promise you carry for the future of our art. It is a privilege to share this journey of discovery with you.

Athens — the cradle of culture — offers us more than a backdrop of ancient beauty. It gives us a vibrant, living stage where music transcends time and borders. We invite you to listen deeply, connect wholeheartedly, and celebrate with us the power of music to unite and inspire.

With gratitude and anticipation,
Asi Matathias & Tosca Opdam
Artistic Directors
Athens International Music Festival

Our Mission

The Athens International Music Festival is dedicated to uniting world-class musicians and emerging talent in a week-long celebration of chamber music, education, and community engagement. Set in the culturally vibrant city of Athens, the festival brings exceptional performances to historic venues, while fostering artistic growth through masterclasses, outreach programs, and mentorship. Our mission is to create inspiring musical experiences, cultivate the next generation of artists, and enrich the city’s cultural landscape through meaningful connection with local communities.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a premier international destination for classical music — a vibrant hub where tradition and innovation converge, where legendary artists and young virtuosos collaborate, and where audiences from around the world are drawn to the heart of Greece for unforgettable musical encounters. Through artistic excellence and deep community involvement, we aim to shape one of the leading classical music festivals in the Mediterranean and leave a lasting legacy on the cultural scene of Athens and beyond.

Festival Artists

Pinchas Zukerman

Violin/Viola

Asi Matathias

Violin

Tosca Opdam

Violin

Victor Stanislavsky

Piano

Christina Poulitsi

Soprano

Gabriel Schwabe

Cello

David Kadouch

Piano

Ori Kam

Viola

Alexander Hülshoff

Cello

Nefeli Mousoura

Piano

Spyros Mourikis

Clarinet

Our goal:Become a premier destination for musicians And one of the leading Classical Music Festivals in Europe

Qualities of Athens:

The prestigious Parnassos Venue

Educational Initiatives:

Empowering the future of chamber music

Community Engagement

Creating Lasting Connections

Become a supporter of the Festival

The Athens International Music Festival is a premier cultural event that brings together world-renowned soloists and exceptional emerging talent for a week of unforgettable music-making, education, and community engagement in one of Europe’s most historic cities.

Set against the vibrant cultural backdrop of Athens, the festival offers an inspiring platform for chamber music concerts, masterclasses, exhibitions, and educational initiatives. With performances held in the elegant and historic Parnassos Literary Society, the festival blends artistic excellence with Greece’s rich intellectual and cultural heritage.

Our goal is to establish Athens as a premier international destination for classical music and to grow into one of the leading music festivals in the Mediterranean region — uniting legendary artists and young virtuosos while inspiring local and global audiences alike.

Why Partner With Us?

Exclusive Patron Events Enjoy access to private receptions, artist meet-and-greets, and curated cultural experiences — designed exclusively for our sponsors and patrons.

High-Profile Visibility

Align your brand with world-class artistry and gain exposure across all festival channels — including print, digital, and on-site branding — reaching an international, culturally engaged audience.

Community & Education Impact

Your support brings live music into schools, elderly homes, and care centers across Athens, while also providing gifted young musicians with mentorship and masterclass opportunities from internationally acclaimed artists.

Cultural Legacy

Join us in enriching Athens’ artistic life and helping shape one of the Mediterranean’s leading classical music festivals.

Festival Program

Public MasterclassesΑνοιχτά Masterclasses

Step inside the working process of great musicians. On three mornings of the Festival, Asi Matathias, Tosca Opdam and Pinchas Zukerman each give a public violin masterclass to five outstanding young violinists selected for the Festival's Young Artist Masterclass Program. From your seat in the hall you can follow how a phrase is shaped, a sound is refined and an interpretation takes form: a rare insight into the artistry and dedication behind every performance. Admission is free for holders of a ticket to any concert of the 2026 Festival. Simply show your ticket at the entrance. Music students and schools may also attend by registering in advance at athensmusfestival@gmail.com. Seating is unreserved and subject to priority and availability.Γνωρίστε από κοντά τον τρόπο που δουλεύουν οι μεγάλοι μουσικοί. Σε τρία πρωινά του Φεστιβάλ, οι Asi Matathias, Tosca Opdam και Pinchas Zukerman παραδίδουν από ένα ανοιχτό masterclass βιολιού σε πέντε διακεκριμένους νέους βιολονίστες, που έχουν επιλεγεί για το Πρόγραμμα Masterclass Νέων Καλλιτεχνών του Φεστιβάλ. Από τη θέση σας στην αίθουσα παρακολουθείτε πώς πλάθεται μια φράση, πώς δουλεύεται ο ήχος και πώς παίρνει μορφή μια ερμηνεία: μια σπάνια ματιά στην τέχνη και την αφοσίωση που κρύβονται πίσω από κάθε συναυλία. Η είσοδος είναι ελεύθερη για τους κατόχους εισιτηρίου οποιασδήποτε συναυλίας του Φεστιβάλ 2026, με την επίδειξη του εισιτηρίου στην είσοδο. Οι σπουδαστές ωδείων και μαθητές σχολείων μπορούν επίσης να παρακολουθήσουν, με δήλωση συμμετοχής στο athensmusfestival@gmail.com. Οι θέσεις δεν είναι αριθμημένες και η είσοδος γίνεται με σειρά προτεραιότητας και εφόσον υπάρχουν διαθέσιμες θέσεις.

Asi Matathias

InstructorΔιδάσκων

Public MasterclassΑνοιχτό Masterclass

Tosca Opdam

InstructorΔιδάσκουσα

Public MasterclassΑνοιχτό Masterclass

Pinchas Zukerman

InstructorΔιδάσκων

Public MasterclassΑνοιχτό Masterclass

In Harmony with Our Partners

Under the auspices and with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture.Το Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Μουσικής Αθηνών πραγματοποιείται υπό την αιγίδα και με την οικονομική υποστήριξη του Υπουργείου Πολιτισμού.

Under the auspices of the Institut françaisΥπό την αιγίδα Γαλλικού Ινστιτούτου

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