Programme of 2026

”The 15th International summer Piano Academy & Festival ‘Anastasios Leimonis’ – Poros 2026” will take place this year from the 17th till the 25th of 2026 on the Island of Poros.

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*      With great joy, we have the honor to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Academy and Festival of Poros this year. Thanks to all of you, participants, Professors, collaborators, relatives, friends and parents, our Academy and Festival  flourished, grew up and expanded, creating a huge Musical Family in the whole World. 

            So, this year, the Opening Ceremony will take place on the 17th of August, at 19.00′, in the Syggros’ Open Amphitheater, followed by Welcome Piano Recital.

*      The Lessons will start the 18th morning and will finish the 26th evening of August 2026.

*      There will be Piano Recitals performed by distinguished participants of the Academy, at 20.00΄, at the Syggros’ Open Amphitheatre on the 17th and 18th of August and at the Hall ‘ Nefeli’ of the Hotel Sirene Blue Luxury Beach Resort on the 20th and 24th of August.  

*      The Halls where the lessons will take place are the Halls of Syggros’ Mansion, the public schools of Poros and the Hatzopoulios Public Library, all in the center of the town and close to the port.

*      On 19th of August, at 19.00 at the Hatzopoulios Municipal Library, will take place a very Special Concert for our young little stars! The performance is titled : ‘Liliputean pianists on stage’. The audience will have the chance to enjoy the ‘enfants prodiges’ (5-15 years old) of this year’s Academy, performing as ‘miniature’ soloists. Any young participant up to 15 years old can apply (without audition or selection) by email sent to the Artistic Director Agathe Leimoni at the email:  agatheleimoni@hotmail.com mentioning the piece he wants to perform on this special event.

*     On the 19th of August, at 21.00′, at the Syggros’ Open Amphitheater, will take place the Audition for the selection of the Soloists who would like to perform with the Sinfonietta Orchestra of Athens at the same place, on Saturday the 22nd of August. The Jury will consist of the Professors of the Academy and the Conductor. The chosen Soloists will have the opportunity to take advice from the Conductor the following day, regarding the concert they have to perform and the relationship between the Soloist and the Orchestra.

*      On Friday the 21st of August at 20.00′, a Special Concert will take place at the Archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Poseidon on Poros Island, where some selected soloists, from different nations, participants of the Academy, will perform in this great event that every year attracts a vast audience.

*      On Saturday the 22nd of August at 20.00′ the Sinfonietta Orchestra of Athens will perform with selected soloists of our Academy, concerts for 1,2 and 3 pianos at Syggros’ Open Amphitheater. The same day of the Concert, at 11.00′ in the morning, will be the General Rehearsal of the Orchestra and the selected Soloists in the Theater of Syggros’ Mansion (indoors).

*     On Sunday the 23rd of August, at the Syggros’ Open Amphitheatre at 20.00΄, will take place the first Gala Concert of the Academy where the public will participate by voting for the “best performer of the evening” awarding him/her the “Prize of the public”.

*      On Tuesday the 25th of August, at the Syggros’ Open Amphitheatre at 20.00΄, will take place the Closing Cerermony and a  second Gala Concert, where the public will participate by voting for the “best performer of the evening” awarding him/her the “Prize of the public”.

        The same evening, the Mayor of Poros will award the Diplomas of Participation at all the students of the Academy. 

For those who wish to watch events from previous years, click here .