Cyprus Symphony Ochestra – STARLIGHT 4 – 19.3.2026
Lefkosia: Thursday 19 March 2026 – Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 20:30
Ιn the Starlight 4 concerts, two great artists of international standing join the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra: Sharon Kam, one of the world’s leading clarinetists and Michalis Economou, a world-esteemed conductor, composer, and educator.
Titled “a most imaginative and individual artist” by the ‘Gramophone’ magazine, Sharon Kam is praised for her rare expressive warmth, technical brilliance, and charismatic stage presence. Renowned for his deeply communicative musicianship, Michalis Economou brings his refined artistic vision to the three masterpieces of this concert.
Τhe concert starts with the work Kommos B, “Lament for Morton” written in 1996 by the celebrated Greek composer, conductor, and educator Theodore Antoniou. Dedicated to the memory of the American composer, conductor, and pianist Morton Gould, the piece uses the first phrase of a mourning song from Epirus.
Sharon Kam will shine in Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto no. 2, a work of dazzling virtuosity and lyrical charm, written to showcase the clarinet’s expressive range. From sparkling agility to warm, songful introspection, its elegance, theatrical flair, and playful wit make it one of the instrument’s most beloved concertos.
Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations is a masterpiece of orchestral imagination and emotional resonance. Each variation is a musical portrait of a close friend, revealing Elgar’s rich palette, subtle humour, and profound humanity – from the noble breadth of Nimrod to the work’s exuberant conclusion.
PROGRAMME
Theodore ANTONIOU: Kommos B (Lament for Morton)
Carl Maria von WEBER: Clarinet Concerto no. 2 in E flat major, op. 74
Edward ELGAR: Enigma Variations (Variations on an original theme, op. 36)
Sharon Kam clarinet
Michalis Economou conductor
The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Gold Sponsor: Perestroika (Cyprus) Ltd
Ticket prices: €25 / €18 Ι €20 / €15 Ι €17 / €12
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:
Strovolos Municipal Theatre (Strovolos avenue 100, 2020 Strovolos, Lefkosia):
Online at soldouttickets.com.cy, https://soldoutticketbox.com/starlight4-2026 at the Box Office: Mon-Fri 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-19:00, Sat.: 10:00-13:00 and 2 hrs before the concert.
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy