Breath Of Light I Temple of Apollo I Ancient Corinth I
Breath Of Light I Temple of Apollo I Ancient Corinth I
Breath Of Light
A new site specific ceremonial performance in Ancient Corinth, Greece.
VENUE
Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth, Greece
DATES
28 & 29 July 2026
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Apostolia Papadamaki
PRODUCED BY
Quasi Stellar (NGO)
The performance is part of the "All Of Greece One Culture 2026" program of the Greek Ministry Of Culture, implemented in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Corinth.
What awakens when an ancient sanctuary breathes again?
An Immersive Experience
from Sunset to Moonlight
BREATH OF LIGHT
On July 28th and 29th, 2026, under the full moon, Breath of Light will activate the Sanctuary of Apollo as a site-specific and participatory performance.
Music, choreography, and sacred text create a shared experience of rare beauty and depth within one of the most spiritually charged landscapes in Greece.
Audience, performers, landscape, moonlight, and memory become one breathing body.
Director/Choreographer: Apostolia Papadamaki
Composer: Tryfon Koutsourelis
Original Texts: Panos Gkiokas
Costumes: Kindly provided by Greek Archaic Kori
Actress: Lydia Koniordou
Voice: Maria Papageorgiou
Performers: Ilia Koukouzeli, Marianthi Plataki, Semeli Papagianakopoulou, Elena Rangou, Sapphire Sumpter
Scientific Advisor: Panagiota Kasimi, Archaeologist, Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Corinth
Scientific Consultants in Archaeomusicology: Angela Bellia, Erica Angliker
Assistant to the choreographer: Konstantina Liontou
Production Direction: Mentor in Culture
Communication & Promotion: Mentor in Culture
Graphic / Visual Designer: Areion Stefanidis
Social Media Management: VNV Digital Media
Creative Team
BREATH OF LIGHT
A Return to Balance
In our time, humanity losing its sense of measure and fallen out of balance. Drawing on the archetypal energies of Apollo-light, harmony, reason-Breath of Light asks:
Can we find our way back
from fragmentation to unity,
from chaos to clarity,
from alienation to one breath?
Support Breath Of Light
Breath of Light is already supported with €30,000 by the Greek Ministry of Culture through the program "All of Greece, One Culture 2026", covering the fees of all dancers, actors, and musicians.
Your support will help us cover the remaining €18,300 needed for essential production expenses.
Become a foundation stone for Breath of Light, our new site-specific ceremonial performance unfolding within the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo in Corinth, Greece.
No contribution is too small or too great, whether €50, €500, or beyond, your support helps us breathe life into this visionary project!
Your donation will cover:
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Covers key infrastructure of sound equipment rental for the whole area of the archaeological site for rehearsals and performances as well as wiring and technicians.
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Covers key infrastructure of theatrical light equipment rental for the whole area of the archaeological site for rehearsals and performances as well as wiring and technicians.
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Supports full video documentation, the creation of video trailer, and testimonials from the audience.
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Covers the travel costs for 16 people (artistic & production team)
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Covers the creation of Handcrafted props being an active part of the performance referencing the sanctuary and their safe transportation to the archeological site.
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Covers the studio recording of original music composition expenses
TOTAL SPONSORSHIP €18,300
Join us — July 28 & 29, 2026
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Reservations for both dates will open through the official platform of the All of Greece, One Culture programme, on dates to be announced shortly. Attendance is free of charge (excluding any archaeological site entrance fee), and advance booking is required to secure your place.
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