Νοvember 1998 Palais des Sports of Thessaloniki
"ΑXΙΟΝ ΕSΤΙ"
The famous oratorio of M.Theodorakis-O.Elitis. A Concert given for the financial support of the Greek population at Imvros & Tenedos islands. With the participation of Manolis Mitsias, the baritone Andreas Kouloumbis, Dimitris Karelis, the Symphony Orchestra from the city of Ratzgrad (Bulgaria), three choirs from Sweden, Cyprus and the "KORAIS" Choir.
The Concert was prefaced by the poet Ioulita Iliopoulou and the Swedish translator of O.Elitis poems Ingemar Rentin.
The concert organization was supported by many local and refugees associations and other Thessaloniki groups. 6000 tickets were issued.
The Symphony Orchestra of Bulgaria and choir
Manolis Mitsias performing "AXION ESTI".
The President of "KORAIS" association delivers a check of the money raised
to the President of the Imbrians of North Greece.