Nābu Pēra – “Soundscapes of Nicosia”

Technopolis 20 proudly presents Nābu Pēra, a newly formed musical group, for their debut performance in the garden, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 8 PM. The group consists of three experienced and talented musicians from Cyprus: Natasa Hatziandreou on percussion, Dimitris Yasemidis on flute, trombone, and electronics, and Savva Thomas also on percussion and vocals. These artists are actively involved in the musical scenes of Cyprus and beyond. Coming from diverse musical backgrounds, they collaborate to offer the public a fresh, modern sound.

Nābu Pēra aims to promote contemporary Cypriot music both locally and internationally. Their performance, "Soundscapes of Nicosia," is an original exploration of the everyday sounds that surround us. The audience will experience a unique musical journey through a blend of natural and electronic sounds. The performance features a variety of wind instruments (including flute, trombone, and duduk) alongside a wide array of percussion instruments (such as vibraphone, bendir, rek, and kogas), complemented by electronic elements crafted by Nābu Pēra. This diverse combination of sounds, drawing influences from multiple musical genres and showcasing the talents of three musicians from different backgrounds, offers a rare auditory experience in Cyprus. "Soundscapes of Nicosia" not only aims to entertain but also to encourage reflection on our relationship with the sound environment in which we live.

Entrance: 15 euro

Tickers available online: www.technopolis20.com

Info: 70002420

Technopolis 20 celebrates 10 years of creativity, a decade of events, and a vibrant presence in the artistic scene of Paphos and beyond!

With the arrival of summer, our concerts will come alive in the enchanting setting of our garden. As part of our 10-year celebration, we've curated a diverse programme that showcases talented musicians across various genres, instruments, and styles. Enjoy jazz, ethnic or fusion music, a rock band, or a traditional ensemble under the starry sky until October.

This year marks a decade of our deep love and passion for the arts and culture, and we're thrilled to invite you to celebrate with us!

A few words about the musicians

Demetris Yiasemides: Following his studies in the UK where he specialised in flute performance, Yiasemides worked as a flautist and trombonist with various ensembles including the Anglia Sinfonia, ARU Big Band and the Grand Union Orchestra as well as the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra as an orchestral player. In Abu Dhabi, Yiasemides was employed as a woodwind tutor at the Aldar International Schools of Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is currently a flute tutor at the European University of Cyprus as well as the Music Lyceums, and is also an active performer in the classical, folk and experimental music scenes of Cyprus. Countries in which Yiasemides has given flute masterclasses include Greece, Lebanon and the UAE. He is also a member of the multi-award-winning trio Monsieur Doumani, one of Cyprus’ most internationally successful bands, with which he has performed throughout Europe, Cuba and India, and has highlighted innovative use of wind instruments in Cypriot music.

Natasa Hadjiandreouenjoys a rich artistic career that combines solo and chamber music performances, and a strong interest in education and teaching. As a co-founder of Arts Embrace Cultural Organization, a Cyprus-based non-profit organization, Natasa performs regularly around the island, and organizes workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and festivals that encourage creativity and the effective involvement of citizens in the artistic and cultural life of Cyprus. Through Arts Embrace, Natasa has established an important network of renowned artists around Europe and beyond, that collaborate towards providing performing and educational opportunities to Cypriots, as well as introducing new music to the public. Natasa holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music (Timpani and Percussion Performance) from the Royal Northern College of Music, where she graduated with Honors. She continued her studies at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia (Rome, 2012 &2015), where she specialized in orchestral repertoire under the guidance of the Academy’s principle percussionist Edoardo Albino Giachino. Her teachers include Simone Rebello, Ian Wright, Dave Hassell, Paul Patrick, Liz Gilliver and Nikolas Papageorgiou. She has also participated in master classes with Evelyn Glennie, Theodor Milkov, Nebosja Zivkovic, Eric Sammut, Mark Ford and Pedro Carneiro amongst others. Natasa was awarded the Wray and Gilbert Webster Prizes, and in 2012 she won the Concerto competition for young performers organized by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra for which she performed Emmanuel Séjourné’s Concerto for Marimba and Strings. Her most recent solo performances include Tan Dun’s Water concerto for Water percussion and Orchestra, also performed with the CySO. Her collaborations have taken her to Greece, Italy, France, Turkey, Poland, and Cyprus, and in renowned concert venues such as the Royal Festival Hall in London, and the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. As a music educator, Natasa is currently teaching at the State Music Schools of Cyprus, at the Music Academy of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra (CySO), at Sistema Cyprus, and at the University of Nicosia. Her teaching includes individual lessons, chamber music and percussion ensembles, and group classes of rhythm for all instrumentalists. Along with violinist Viki Hadjiandreou and pianist Andri Hadjiandreou they formed Trio Ostinato, a unique chamber music ensemble with which they perform in Cyprus and abroad. The Trio collaborates with Cypriot and other internationally acclaimed composers and presents contemporary works and world premieres of works dedicated to and/or commissioned for the ensemble.

Born in Larnaca in 1987, Savvas Thomas is the percussionist and vocalist of Rumba Attack since 2013.

Savvas started Latin and Arabic percussion lessons in 2006 with Lefteris Moschovias. Afterwards he became a member of the ethnic music group “Tat-Tnabar”. With this group, he participated in the theater show “Ubu Roi” produced by “Paravan theater” which won the award for best musical theater in 2007 from the Cyprus Theater Association.

With “Tat-Tnabar” he also appeared at the “Moving Silents” festival of the Artos Foundation, at the Cyprus Film Festival at the Rialto Theater and at the 9th Jazz Festival in Pomos.

In 2010 he attended bendir lessons from the well-known Greek percussionist Thomas Kostoullas.

Since 2012, he has taken part in several dance shows and theater performances such as “Echo” – Cyprus Festival 2018 and “Aneradon Oniremeta” – Cultural Decentralization 2020.

Since 2015, he has musically accompanied the educational workshop of contemporary dance “Valitsa” by choreographer Maria Kamperis, in Cypriot elementary schools.

With Rumba Attack he performs the Latin percussion instrument the Cajon, which is widely used in flamenco music.