Deutchland

The Musical and Artistic Association of Lefkimmi was founded on 21st May 1910 under the name 'Philharmonic Brotherhood of Lefkimmi'. A few years earlier, however,in 1902, the leading Corfiot musician, Eustathios Bakolis, had arrived in Lefkimmi,setting up the informal 'Music School of Lefkimmi', which was the forerunner of the Association. It takes part without charge in all the local events (community, religious, cultural, national holidays, etc).Over 100 musicians make up the following sections:a) band with wind and percussion instruments, musical theory, b) band for young musicians up to 15 years of age which already has many performances to its credit, c) a variety orchestra which was formed at the end of 1993 to high standards, d) a choir of approximately 40 members. This is where both sophisticated songs and traditional ballads are performed. In addition, within the framework of the Philharmonic there is a dance group (1995) with about 25 young female dancers, a cultural group which organises lectures, speeches etc. Finally, it should be noted that since 1985 the Association has organized the annual festival which takes place on 15th August and is the major event of the summer.

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