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
An Anamnesis site specific ceremonial performance created for the Temple of Apollo in Ancient Corinth, Greece.
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Two performances on the 28th and on the 29th July 2026 under the Full Moon.
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The performance starts at 20.00 and ends at 21.30. You should arrive between 19.30-19.45.
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Temple of Apollo, Archeological site of Ancient Corinth.
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Free · advance booking required. Reservations open 24 June 2026.
BREATH OF LIGHT
An Immersive Experience
from Sunset to Moonlight
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.
Support Breath Of Light
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Support Breath Of Light *
Become a foundation stone for Breath of Light, a site-specific ceremonial performance unfolding within the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo in Ancient 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!
What awakens when an ancient sanctuary breathes again?
A Return to Balance
In our time, humanity is losing its sense of measure and has 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?
BREATH OF LIGHT
Support Breath Of Light
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Support Breath Of Light *
Become a foundation stone for Breath of Light, a site-specific ceremonial performance unfolding within the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo in Ancient 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 SUPPORT WILL HELP RAISE €18,300
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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 an 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 studio recording of original music composition expenses
Creative Team
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
Areion Stefanidis: Graphic design & campaign photography
Panagiotis Simopoulos: Promotional photography & performance documentation (photo & video)
Natural Dyeing of Costumes: Theodora Androni — The Botanical Project
Social Media Management: VNV Digital Media
Supporting Organisations
The performance is presented as part of the All of Greece, One Culture 2026 program of the Greek Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Corinth, and with the support of the Region of Peloponnese and the Municipality of Corinth.
Breath of Light is already supported by the Greek Ministry of Culture through the "All of Greece, One Culture 2026" programme with €30,000, covering the artistic fees of all dancers, actors, and musicians.
Additional support has already been secured through valued partners:
Region of Peloponnese – €3,000 financial contribution toward production expenses
Municipality of Corinth – in-kind support covering accommodation for the artistic team
Greek Archaic Kori – in-kind costume sponsorship
Korinthian Foods – in-kind support providing one meal per day for the artistic team
Martix Art – €500 financial contribution
Your support will help us cover the remaining €18,300 required to complete the production and bring this ambitious artistic vision to life.
