Nicosia Municipal Theatre to host Cyprus EU presidency closing concert

The Nicosia Municipal Theatre will host a closing concert for the cultural program of the 2026 Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 20:30. The event features pianist Cyprien Katsaris accompanied by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Myron Michailidis. The program opens with Solon Michaelides' piece 'Dawn on the Parthenon'. The performance will continue with works by Franz Liszt, specifically the 'Fantasy on Themes from the Incidental Music “The Ruins of Athens”' by Ludwig van Beethoven and the 'Hungarian Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra'. This concert marks the conclusion of the presidency's official cultural calendar. The featured artists were selected for their international recognition and professional achievements in the global music scene. The event serves as the final official cultural gathering of the Cypriot EU presidency period.