# Event Details - **Event Name**: Speaker Series: Greek Festival of Sydney : Bridge over the Aegean - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Livaneli, Farandouri and Theodorakis : A tribute in music and words ΓΕΦΥΡΑ ΠΑΝΩ ΑΠΟ ΤΟ ΑΙΓΑΙΟ: ΛΙΒΑΝΕΛΙ, ΦΑΡΑΝΤΟΥΡΗ ΚΑΙ ΘΕΟΔΩΡΑΚΗΣAbout this EventAbout the Event:Join Professor Alfred Vincent to celebrate the 80th birthday of the composer, musician, poet and novelist Ömer Zülfü Livaneli, and in particular his many collaborations with Maria Farandouri and the late Mikis Theodorakis, two soaring figures of Greek music. Through their art all three have promoted the values of peace, freedom and international friendship. The event will include a short talk in English on Livaneli by Dr Burcu Çevik-Compiègne, readings of his poetry in the original and in translation, and a selection of his songs in Greek versions by Lefteris Papadopoulos, performed by Eleni Elefterias Kostakidis and Sotiris Prokopiou. This event is part of The Greek Festival of Sydney. Relevant Resources found in the library can be accessed here.We may take photos and video of the speakers and audience, see details here:About the venue:Marrickville Library and Pavillion is accessible by ground and street levels.If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know in the booking order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments.Please note: the venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f9c0c2c0-08ad-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w1200-h450-dcfdfdfd-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marrickville/speaker-series-greek-festival-of-sydney-bridge-over-the-aegean/100001982333083616 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Marrickville - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Marrickville Pavilion - **lat**: -33.9082179 - **long**: 151.15313719999995 - **full address**: Marrickville Pavilion, Patyegarang Place, Marrickville, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Speaker Series: Greek Festival of Sydney : Bridge over the Aegean - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2a670be99899ac85efba19c736b50c95a7489e21c213656861c42b83921a593e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc191548-gmir.jpg?v=1770967916 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Speaker Series: Greek Festival of Sydney : Bridge over the Aegean being held? - **A:** Speaker Series: Greek Festival of Sydney : Bridge over the Aegean takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Marrickville Pavilion, Patyegarang Place, Marrickville, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Speaker Series: Greek Festival of Sydney : Bridge over the Aegean? - **A:** Speaker Series: Greek Festival of Sydney : Bridge over the Aegean is organized by Inner West Council Libraries. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Speaker Series: Greek Festival of Sydney : Bridge over the Aegean is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marrickville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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