On March 23, myself and two other Berklee students attended the Wayne Shorter Quartet concert at the Megaro Mousikis concert hall in Athens, Greece. To be honest, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I’ve been listening to Wayne Shorter for the last few years, so I am fairly familiar with his work. But after [...]
Tag Archives: Berklee in Athens
Her Song
March 16, 2009 – 6:42 am
Berklee students studying at Philippos Nakas Conservatory in Athens not only get a taste of Greek culture, language, and music but also the chance to hone their craft through plenty of traditional classes that align with the Berklee curriculum. Along with solfege, harmony, and arranging, for example, the students also take private instruction. Da’Rayia Wilson, a [...]
Divine Inspiration?
March 14, 2009 – 3:10 pm
Part 2 of my trip through Greek history took us to ancient Delphi. Deemed the site of the “naval of the earth,” it was home to the Temple of Apollo and a sacred sanctuary where people flocked to seek the advice of the god’s oracle. The visit was part of a field trip for the [...]
Greek Culture, Up Close and Personal
March 13, 2009 – 3:05 pm
Yeia sas (pronounced yasas and Greek for hello)! As part of their course of study here in Athens, Berklee students take several Greek culture classes, including Greek Civilization. John Karavas, a professor and a renowned archaeologist, is their teacher. And what better way to see the Acropolis and its crowning Parthenon, erected as a temple [...]
Greetings from Athens
March 12, 2009 – 11:28 pm
Greetings from Athens, Greece, where 10 incredibly talented Berklee students are studying this semester at Philippos Nakas Conservatory–immersing themselves in Greek music, culture, and souvlaki.