Cyprus Symphony Orchestra – Premiere 4 – 19.2.2026
Lefkosia: Thursday 19 February 2026 – Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:30
We are thrilled to welcome back as the featured soloist, the orchestra’s former principal cellist Peter Gospodinov from where he went on to become solo cellist in the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra in Finland. In this highly engaging programme the CySO also welcomes at the podium the highly reputable Finnish conductor Kalle Kuusava, winner of prestigious conducting competitions.
The evening will open with ‘Interruptions’, an exciting new work by the distinguished Cypriot composer Charis Sophocleous – a special commission by the CySO Foundation within its collaboration with the Centre of Cypriot composers. According to the composer, “the work is inspired by the many unwanted interferences that might occur throughout the course of an orchestral work”.
Peter Gospodinov’s unique artistic temperament will shine in the Cello concerto of yet another distinguished Cypriot composer and member of the CySO, Constantin Papageorgio.
Carl Maria von Weber’s Symphony no. 1 will provide a brilliant closure to this memorable concert. Composed when the composer was only 20, it bursts with youthful energy, sparkling orchestral colour, and the adventurous spirit that later defined his operatic style.
Supporters: Embassy of Finland in Nicosia, Larnaka Municipality
PROGRAMME
Haris SOPHOCLEOUS: ‘Interruptions’ (World premiere – Special commission by the CySO Foundation to the Centre of Cypriot Composers)
Constantin PAPAGEORGIO: Concerto for cello and orchestra (2022)
Carl Maria von WEBER: Symphony no.1 in C major, op.19
Peter Gospodinov cello
Kalle Kuusava conductor
Ticket prices: €18 / €14 (concession), €13 / €10 (concession)
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.
Ticket presales:
Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate (Rigainis and Arsinois corner, 1010 Lefkosia, 22 410181):
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy