Fifty students from countries including China, the United States, Canada, Chile, England and Ukraine gathered on Mount Olympus for the third annual Lyre Camp, the first held at that location. Greek City Times reported that the multi-day program offered practical lyre lessons combined with philosophy, history and group music-making across two week-long sessions of 25 students each.
Instructors Theodoros Koumartzis, Lina Palera and Thanasis Kleopas, all musicians with international careers in reviving and teaching the ancient Greek lyre, led the camp. According to Greek City Times, a typical day began with readings from ancient philosophy accompanied by the lyre, followed by group lessons divided into beginners, advanced and highly advanced levels. The classes served both people with no prior musical experience and professional musicians.
Afternoon sessions provided individual tuition, and evenings featured presentations on ancient music. Each week culminated in a student concert where participants performed ensemble melodies prepared during lessons, with optional solo performances. The camp grew from an online lyre academy launched in 2020 that now offers a four-year curriculum. Organizers reported that the first week of the 2027 camp is already full.
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