George Perris made history when, in September 2020, he found himself at the foot of the ancient Temple of Aphaea in Aegina for a performance, which was filmed and traveled to the far reaches of the world. The Temple of Aphaea, one of the ancient architectural wonders of the world and the prototype for the Acropolis of Athens by Ictinus and Callicrates, became the ideal setting for a truly magical evening.
As the sun sets over the Aegean, George Perris performs songs from his discography such as "Kardia Koita," "Ola Ena," and "I Will Wait For You," as well as timeless gems of world music, such as Abba's "I Have A Dream," Leonard Bernstein's "Somewhere," and Michel Legrand's "Papa, Can You Hear Me."
Distinguished guests at this unique evening in front of the Temple of Aphaea included his friends and companions, the great tenor Mario Frangoulis, and the beloved composer Evanthia Reboutsika. The concert, an ode to Greek culture, archaeological treasures, and the country's natural beauty, was recorded on-site after special permission from the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT). The result is stunning, as George Perris is a worthy ambassador of Greek culture, a guide to the land of gods resembling mortals, of myths that inspired humanity, and of ideas that gave birth to Western civilization.
The Greek production that moved the audience was broadcast on the PBS television channel, reaching over 120 million viewers in a span of two years, while the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) used excerpts from this live performance to promote our country abroad.