Hour-long show produced by ERT, 2024-2025

Journalist and presenter Lena Aroni presents the new TV season with #STArt, a brand-new cultural show that brings to the forefront the most important figures whose work has influenced and shaped the history of contemporary culture.

With a dynamic and high-aesthetic approach, the show aims to document the journey and work of great creators from all areas of the Arts and Humanities— from Theatre and Music to Visual Arts, Literature, and Science—focusing on the moments that defined them, the challenges they faced, and the successes that elevated them.

In an era when audiences seek genuine and meaningful encounters, Lena Aroni, with warmth and immediacy, explores the lives, careers, and journeys of leading creators, documenting their personal and artistic paths, always with the accuracy and consistency that define her.

Lena Aroni is hosting the incredible pianist Dora Bakopoulou this week. Honored for her musical contributions, Dora has made a name for herself on the world stage through her talent and dedication.

In this rare interview, Dora Bakopoulou reflects on her early experiences with classical music and how she was recognized as a child prodigy, impressing with her exceptional abilities.

She shares stories about her studies abroad with renowned teachers like Louis Hiltbrand, Nikita Magalof, and Friedrich Gulda, as well as her collaborations with iconic figures such as Manos Hadjidakis, Odysseas Elytis, Nikos Gatsos, Nano Valaoritis, Nikos Koundouros, Iakovos Kampanellis, Nikos Karouzos, Minoa Argyrakis, and Andreas Embirikos. These legendary creators played a key role in shaping her musical journey.

Dora opens up about her personal thoughts on life, music, and her unique artistic career. She talks about the solitude that comes with studying music but also about the joyful, music-filled nights spent with friends and colleagues at her home, highlighting the importance of sharing music with loved ones.