Megaron Concert Hall of Thessaloniki, Greece
Friday, 5 September 2025, 19:00
Free admission with entry tickets. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Get your tickets here: https://www.more.com/gr-el/tickets/music/joyce-didonato-eden-in-olympia/
Eden in Olympia, the breathtaking film-concert featuring the world-renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, will be hosted at the Megaron Concert Hall of Thessaloniki on Friday 5 September 2025. Blending the timeless beauty of classical and pre-classical music with an urgent environmental message, this cinematic experience invites audiences on a powerful journey through nature’s majesty and fragility.
Eden in Olympia: from Ancient Olympia to the World
Filmed on the sacred grounds of Ancient Olympia, Eden in Olympia is more than a performance – it is a call to reconnect with the living world and reflect on our place within it. DiDonato’s transformative project “Eden”, which has captivated audiences across the globe, has found a new dimension through the lens of acclaimed director Olivier Simonnet. Featuring the ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro and children’s choirs from Greece and France – the Children’s Choir of the Greek National Opera, the Chœurs ECLATS choir, and the intercultural El Sistema Greece – the film bridges cultures, generations, and artistic expressions.
This Thessaloniki screening will culminate in a live choral performance of the project’s anthem Seeds of Hope by the Vocal Ensemble of Saints Cyril and Methodius, under the direction of Maria Meligopoulou and guest conductor Nefeli Irantou, with Giorgos Tsiligaridis on piano.
Eden in Olympia: A Powerful Message on Environmental Protection
At a time when the world faces unprecedented ecological challenges – with wildfires ravaging more than 10,000 square kilometres across the EU since the beginning of 2025 – Eden in Olympia reminds us that the Earth transcends borders. This year, at the Thessaloniki International Fair (HELEXPO) – marking 100 years since its founding – no single country is being honoured. It is therefore an opportunity to pay tribute to the entire planet and to reflect on the fact that we are all inhabitants of this pale blue dot. Protecting life on our planet is a responsibility that belongs to us all.
Driven by the vision of the World Human Forum, and in collaboration with ZDF, ARTE, Megaron Athens Concert Hall, and UNITEL, the film seeks to:
• Raise awareness about biodiversity and our interdependence with nature.
• Make classical music and opera accessible to all, regardless of background or familiarity.
• Offer a deeply immersive experience of Ancient Olympia, allowing audiences to feel the cultural heartbeat of ancient Greece in a wholly new way.
Following its world premiere in Athens and global presentations, the film continues its mission: to inspire awe, reflection, and collective action.
Organised by: WORLD HUMAN FORUM in collaboration with Megaron, Thessaloniki Concert Hall & with the support of HELEXPO Thessaloniki.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQsw2fEM_-0
