The Gallery fFollow your art invites you to the opening of its first summer exhibition, titled «Reflections on Kythera.» The exhibition features a wide range of works created by 12 members of the Allcomers String Orchestra.
The Allcomers Orchestra is a multinational ensemble featuring musicians from the United Kingdom, Germany, and Norway. For the past 21 years, the orchestra has organized a week of rehearsals on Kythira, culminating in a concert open to the public at the end of their stay. Rehearsals take place in the mornings and evenings throughout the week at the amphitheater of the Zeidoros multipurpose venue.
This year’s final concert will take place at the Syndesmos in Chora on Saturday, May 30, at 8:00 p.m. For several pieces, the Allcomers Orchestra will be joined by members of the Kythira Community String Ensemble, which was founded by Allcomers Music in 2019.
It’s also worth attending an impressive chamber music program, presented by some of Europe’s leading musicians. On Wednesday, May 27, at 8:00 p.m., at the Potamos Cultural Center, there will be a concert by the teachers of the Allcomers Orchestra: Florence Cooke and Danae Loukidi (violins), Ruth Gibson (viola), and Adi Tal (cello).
The idea for the Allcomers Orchestra arose from Chris Shurety’s involvement with the East London Late Starters orchestra, which he founded in 1983. Recognizing self-expression through music as a fundamental human need, the group’s goal was, and remains, to enable anyone to participate as an active musician, and to achieve this goal, structured training in string instruments is provided. The Kythira Community String Ensemble was founded with exactly the same goals and, as such, is open to everyone who lives and works in Kythira. If you would like to participate, please contact the ensemble’s organizer, Leah Dallas, at leah.mad@hotmail.com.
Art Exhibition by the Group's Members
Allcomers String Orchestra
Eleanor Eddison, Jill Graham, Adrienne Harris, Chris Hart, Liz Herbert, Linda Leroy, Sue Morgan, Jackie Mulchrone, Gwen Ovshinsky, Chris Shurety, Heidi Siegel, Sarah Wood
Opening Ceremony: Thursday, May 28, 2026, time 21:00
Through Sunday, May 31, 26
