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| Rodotopi Guitar Ensemble "The Passaron" |
The Rodotopi Guitar Ensemble "The Passaron" (Ioannina, Greece) is an officially recognized non -profit association that consists of local guitar students and friends of the classical guitar.
The aim of the association is both to provide an opportunity for participants to play music together and to contribute to the development of music education. The Ensemble has taken part in concerts in several Greek cities (Ioannina, Preveza, Veria, Larissa, Kozani, Agrinio, Paramithia, Kastoria, Sifnos, Lefkada, Parga, Corfu, Amfilochia, Thessaloniki, Volos), Bulgaria and Poland.
The Statutes of the Rodotopi Guitar Ensemble “The Passaron”
According to the Statutes, the purpose of the association is to create a guitar ensemble that will study, interpret and present different genres. Moreover, among other things, the association aims to encourage the participation of guitarists of all ages, it hopes to contribute to the overall development of the local music education and it wishes to work with other musicians, choirs, etc. In addition, it is possible to organize educational trips for concerts and artistic performances.
In furtherance of the above objectives, the association could achieve these goals by collaborating with cultural associations, municipalities, organizations, schools, universities etc. and with anyone who is willing to contribute in this direction.
About the possibility of collaboration with guitarists or ensembles from other countries
Guitarists and guitar students from other countries who wish to holiday in the region of Rodotopi-Ioannina and work with the guitar ensemble are welcome to join. The participation is free of charge. The association will send them parts of sheet music to practice and they will be able to take part in some rehearsals which will eventually lead to participation in a planned concert.
The association does not cover travel and accommodation costs but it can help participants find affordable rooms.
Under certain circumstances the association could host a group of guitarists or guitar students free of charge in a local municipal hostel during summer. In this case, they have to give a concert without getting paid in collaboration with the Rodotopi Guitar Ensemble or separately.
Anyone interested can send an e-mail to:
roguenpassaron@gmail.com
Artistic director: Georgios Nakis (
ioskisaou@gmail.com)
Postal address: Rodotopi Guitar Ensemble "The Passaron", Rodotopi PO Box 280, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
Cooperation through Erasmus projects
The Association participates in Erasmus projects. More information is available on the link:
The Rodotopi Guitar Ensemble in Erasmus+
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Statue from the Temple
of Zeus, Rodotopi |
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| The village of Rodotopi |
Rodotopi is the name of a small village of about 1100 inhabitants located 10 km from the city of Ioannina (Epirus, north-western Greece). The village of Rodotopi is one of the oldest in the region. Ιn 1319 AD, in an official document of the Byzantine Emperor Andronicus II, the village is mentioned with the name Rodotov. Also, archaeological studies suggest that the region of Rodotopi is associated with the ancient Passaron, the capital of Molossus, since there are many ancient ruins there (e.g. marble inscription in the village cemetery, the temple of Zeus, statues, coins, etc). Furthermore, Alexander the Great had lived in this area for some time during his childhood (4th century BC) because Passaron was the city of his mother Olympias.
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| Temple of Zeus, Rodotopi |
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The buiding that houses the
Rodotopi Guitar Ensemble |
About the building that houses the guitar ensemble
This building is one of the oldest in Rodotopi. It was constructed during the Turkish occupation and it was the headquarters of the local Turkish governor. After liberation in 1913, it was used as a primary school until the 1980's. During the 1970's the character of the building altered by adding a newer part as an extension of the old, with a view to ensure greater space for the needs of the primary school. In reality, this goal has not been achieved being that the primary school moved to another new building built in a separate area. In the extension of the building (newer part) a nursary school has been operating since the 1990's. The old stone part of the building houses the Senior Citizen Center (ground floor) and recently the association "Rodotopi Guitar Ensemble - The Passaron - Ioannina, Greece" (first floor).
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The Rehearsal Hall of the Rodotopi Guitar Ensemble
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