We are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Kyrenia Opera Youth Vocal Competition. This competition brought together an inspiring group of young singers, ages 8–16, and we were delighted to welcome participants from Queens, New York, and the Republic of Cyprus. Their dedication, and passion for vocal performance made the competition especially memorable.Each […]
In MemoriamErnie AnastosJuly 12, 1943 – March 12, 2026Kyrenia Opera mourns the passing of the legend Ernie Anastos — a remarkable man whose warmth, generosity, and grace touched everyone who knew him. We were deeply honored that he so kindly accepted to serve as Master of Ceremonies for our “Immortal – Mikis Theodorakis” gala on […]
Kyrenia Opera returns to Vienna on February 16, 2026 with Jenseits der Meere / Across the Seas / Πέρα από τις Θάλασσες, a concert in the heart of the city that builds cultural bridges across continents. The evening honors Mr. Andreas Ignatiou, Ambassador of Cyprus to Vienna. The program features works by composers from the […]
Celebrating Young Voices from Queens, New York and the Republic of CyprusKyrenia Opera is proud to continue its commitment to nurturing musical excellence and fostering cross-cultural appreciation through the 2025 Youth Vocal Competition — a distinguished program that honors young vocal talent across borders.This unique competition will honor 12 outstanding young singers — from Queens, New York and from the Republic of […]
Prepare to be transported on a musical journey where the genius of Giuseppe Verdi meets the revolutionary spirit of Mikis Theodorakis. As we mark the centennial—100 years since the passing of Theodorakis—these two legendary composers, though separated by a century, possess a remarkable ability to stir emotions, ignite social consciousness, and inspire resilience through music. […]
On Friday, February 21, 2025, Kyrenia Opera honors Cyprus’ Queen of Opera, Ioli Mousteri. Born in Limassol, Ioli Mousteri is a distinguished soprano and educator. Mousteri’s early training was in Italy, where she earned diplomas in monody, melodrama directing, and Italian literature, before obtaining a piano degree from the National Conservatory of Athens. […]
We are delighted to have welcomed singers from the United States, Europe, and Cyprus to the 2024 Kyrenia Opera Cyprus Vocal Competition. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the young singers who entered this year’s competition. Our gratitude goes to the distinguished adjudicators who evaluated the singers’ performances based on beauty of voice, technical […]
Kyrenia Opera returns to Vienna with an unforgettable concert. We celebrate unity, bringing together the rich tapestry of cultures from the United States, Europe and Cyprus through the gift of music.In collaboration with AHEPA Wien, “Nikolaus Dumba”Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Andreas Ignatiou, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus in Vienna.Featuring the beautiful […]
