Nektaria Karantzi
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Nektaria Karantzi is a Byzantine
and traditional
singer from Greece
.
at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
, and also obtained a postgraduate degree
in criminal law
from the University of Athens. She is currently a doctoral candidate in criminal law at the University of Athens.
from the Byzantine School of Music, and has been taught by notable tutors, including Dimitris Verykios. She is currently in training, since 2003, for traditional singing by the renowned interpreter of traditional songs, Chronis Aidonidis
. In addition, she has studied the piano
and Western
musical theory, and has also had voice training
under the tutelage of Thanos Petrakis and Dina Goudioti.
in concerts and recordings.
She has participated in a series of five tapes/CDs which include the chanting of Byzantine hymns, from the age of fourteen already accompanying the blessed Elder Porphyrios
. She also collaborated with Chronis Aidonidis in the recording of two albums: When Paths Meet (a double CD
) and He Was Grieved.
on 25 May 2004, in a concert showcasing Chronis Aidonidis career. Since then she has participated in many other concerts and events.
In 2005, she participated with Chronis Aidonidis and Dimitris Verykios in the Easter
television show titled He was grieved on the Hellenic TV channel in which she sang Byzantine hymn
s for the Holy Week
. In 2006 she participated in the 6th Festival of Sacred Music in Patmos
.
Byzantine music
Byzantine music is the music of the Byzantine Empire composed to Greek texts as ceremonial, festival, or church music. Greek and foreign historians agree that the ecclesiastical tones and in general the whole system of Byzantine music is closely related to the ancient Greek system...
and traditional
Traditional singer
A Traditional singer is someone who has learned folk songs in their original context - for example while sailing a ship or working on a farm. Until modern inventions such as the phonograph radio and cinema became common, this was the only way for ordinary people to learn songs.By the time of the...
singer from Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
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Legal studies
Nektaria Karantzi studied lawLaw
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the largest Greek university, and the largest university in the Balkans. It was named after the philosopher Aristotle, who was born in Stageira, Chalcidice, about 55 km east of Thessaloniki, in Central Macedonia...
, and also obtained a postgraduate degree
Postgraduate education
Postgraduate education involves learning and studying for degrees or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor's degree generally is required, and is normally considered to be part of higher education...
in criminal law
Criminal law
Criminal law, is the body of law that relates to crime. It might be defined as the body of rules that defines conduct that is not allowed because it is held to threaten, harm or endanger the safety and welfare of people, and that sets out the punishment to be imposed on people who do not obey...
from the University of Athens. She is currently a doctoral candidate in criminal law at the University of Athens.
Music
She holds a diploma in Byzantine musicByzantine music
Byzantine music is the music of the Byzantine Empire composed to Greek texts as ceremonial, festival, or church music. Greek and foreign historians agree that the ecclesiastical tones and in general the whole system of Byzantine music is closely related to the ancient Greek system...
from the Byzantine School of Music, and has been taught by notable tutors, including Dimitris Verykios. She is currently in training, since 2003, for traditional singing by the renowned interpreter of traditional songs, Chronis Aidonidis
Chronis Aidonidis
Chronis Aidonidis is a Greek singer born on December 23, 1928 in Karoti, a village now belonging to Didymoteicho, in Greece. His parents were Christos and Chrysanthi Aidonidis...
. In addition, she has studied the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and Western
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
musical theory, and has also had voice training
Voice training
Voice training may consist of professional training in any of the following fields:* Vocal pedagogy for singing, particularly opera* Debate* Public speaking* Dialect training for actors who need to speak in a particular dialect or accent...
under the tutelage of Thanos Petrakis and Dina Goudioti.
Musical career
Nektaria Karantzi teaches Byzantine music at the “Central Conservatoire” of Athens. She has also begun collaborating with Chronis AidonidisChronis Aidonidis
Chronis Aidonidis is a Greek singer born on December 23, 1928 in Karoti, a village now belonging to Didymoteicho, in Greece. His parents were Christos and Chrysanthi Aidonidis...
in concerts and recordings.
She has participated in a series of five tapes/CDs which include the chanting of Byzantine hymns, from the age of fourteen already accompanying the blessed Elder Porphyrios
Porphyrios Bairaktaris
Porphyrios Bairaktaris was an Athonite hieromonk known for his gifts of spiritual discernment--i.e. a type of clairvoyance which he sometimes called "spiritual television."...
. She also collaborated with Chronis Aidonidis in the recording of two albums: When Paths Meet (a double CD
Compact Disc
The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
) and He Was Grieved.
Live performances
She gave her first performance at the Athens Concert HallAthens Concert Hall
The Athens Concert Hall is a concert hall located in Athens, on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue....
on 25 May 2004, in a concert showcasing Chronis Aidonidis career. Since then she has participated in many other concerts and events.
In 2005, she participated with Chronis Aidonidis and Dimitris Verykios in the Easter
Easter
Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day or Easter Sunday...
television show titled He was grieved on the Hellenic TV channel in which she sang Byzantine hymn
Hymn
A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification...
s for the Holy Week
Holy Week
Holy Week in Christianity is the last week of Lent and the week before Easter...
. In 2006 she participated in the 6th Festival of Sacred Music in Patmos
Patmos
Patmos is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea. One of the northernmost islands of the Dodecanese complex, it has a population of 2,984 and an area of . The highest point is Profitis Ilias, 269 meters above sea level. The Municipality of Patmos, which includes the offshore islands of Arkoi ,...
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