Sounds and Stories of a Greek Christmas
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sat, Dec 13 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Address (map)
1205 San Antonio Creek Rd., Santa Barbara, CA
Venue (website)
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
For the fourth year in a row the American Hellenic Educational Association with collaboration from Opera Santa Barbara will present a holiday concert, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 1205 San Antonio Creek Road.
Performing will be Opera Santa Barbara artistic and general director Kostis Protopapas; acclaimed soprano Anastasia Malliaras and Santa Barbara-born mezzo-soprano Xeni Tziouvaras who returns home from Florence, Italy for this festive holiday concert.
The program includes traditional Christmas music, rarely performed Byzantine hymns, and Greek holiday carols, showcasing international artistry rooted in local heritage.
The concert benefits community support efforts which include providing college scholarships and sponsoring community cultural events.
There will be a reception following the concert
