Our goal: Become a premier destination for musicians
And one of the leading classical music festivals in the Mediterranean region
Education and outreach Programs
Nurturing the gifts of the next generation of classical musicians
The educational aim of the Syros International Music Festival is to accompany and nurture music graduates year-long towards a sustainable and successful professional career.
The Educational program includes :
- Subsidized masterclasses
- Career development advice
- Music Industry business coaching
- Offering music educational programs at schools throughout Syros
During the first Syros International Music Festival, the outreach program, which included concerts at elementary, middle and high schools as well as elderly homes and homes for people with special needs, touched the lives of over a 1000 youngsters. For many it was an exciting first exposure to classical music and classical musicians. This year’s festival hopes to develop this program to include a unique mentorship for gifted young musicians.
Supporters are guaranteed to find available accommodation during the festival
Our accommodation and restaurant partners provide our supporters with the best service during the festival. Stay in a neoclassical mansion or a luxury hotel and experience the golden era of the island.
(Photo Argini Hotel)
Access to Festival Supporters restaurant Avant Garden
Located in front of the Apollon Theater, the restaurant provides exclusive access to the Festival Supporters and Artists during the week of the festival. Enjoy a drink before each concert or a delicious meal specially put together for the festival after each performance.
Festival Supporters Exclusive Events
November 18th. Welcome Dinner
Meet the musicians of the festival the day before the festival. Chef Konstantinos Bourantas takes you into a journey with European flavours whilst using Cycladic Greek ingredients.
Invitation to a private cocktail party
Enjoy a delicious cocktail on the rooftop of our partner hotel.
Private luncheon at Residence 1860
Residence 1860 is a privately-owned, recently-renovated mansion showcasing a private collection of photographs and paintings. It also features a 1914 Pleyel Model 3 piano, perfect for accompanying string soloists.
Tour at the Kyveli Institute
The Kyveli Institute is a cultural institution dedicated to promoting the legacy of actress Kyveli Adriani, a prominent figure in Greek theater. Situated in the neoclassical mansion of Kyveli's family, the institute hosts exhibitions, events, and educational programs that celebrate the arts, particularly theater and film. It also serves as a research center, preserving historical archives and fostering artistic dialogue, contributing to the island's rich cultural heritage.
Exclusive access to Festival Supporters bar
Enjoy the exclusive access to the bar of Avant Garden situated exactly in front of the Apollon Theater before each performance.
A guided visit of the main churches of Ermoupolis
We offer our Festival Supporters a private visit to the Catholic Church of the Annunciation (Evangelistria) and the three Orthodox churches: the Church of the Transformation (Metemorphosi), Saint Nicholas Church and the Church of The Assumption of Virgin Mary, which hosts an early work by the painter El Greco.
Donate to our Festival with Secure online payment
If you consider making a donation with a different amount, feel free to contact us by email : donate@meet-the-violins.org.