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Betty Harlafti

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Betty Harlafti
Harlafti in February 2014
Harlafti in February 2014
Background information
BornAthens, Greece
GenresClassical and contemporary multilingual music
Occupation(s)Mezzo-soprano, singer
Years active2011–present
Websitefacebook.com/Betty-Harlafti-Μπέττυ-Χαρλαύτη-195297943987362/

Betty Harlafti (Greek: Μπέττυ Χαρλαύτη) is a Greek contemporary singer, a classically trained mezzo-soprano and performs a crossover repertoire in several languages.

Often referred to as “the voice of Mikis Theodorakis from the younger generation[1][2][3]” she is best known in Greece and abroad for her close collaboration with the greatest Greek composer of the 20th century.

Her latest album “Betty Harlafti in the World of Mikis Theodorakis[4]”, produced by the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) Greek National Radio Orchestra,[5] puts Harlafti among the few performers in her country who have recorded a personal album with a symphony orchestra.[6][7] World renowned artists Zülfü Livaneli and Maria Farantouri honour her with their participation. Γιώργος Περρής also participates.

Harlafti has performed in several concerts in the United States and Europe with diverse repertoire.

Amongst other she has performed in at Merkin Concert Hall in Manhattan for Mikis Theodorakis' 90th birthday,[8][9][10] in the Harvard Club of New York City, in Switzerland - Salle Paderewski,[11][12][13] in Germany-Lutherkirche in Cologne,[14][15][16][17] Cyprus,[18] Finland, Israel,[19] etc.

She has also appeared in Brussels singing Theodorakis’ great oratorio Canto General.

She has performed in major theaters in Greece like in Odeon of Herodes Atticus,[20] Greek National Opera Alternative Stage,[21] the Athens Concert Hall,[22][23] the Badminton Theater etc.

Betty Harlafti has appeared on stage with Maria Farantouri,[24][25][26] El Sistema Greece,[27][28] Mario Frangoulis etc. She has also performed in festivals, live television & radio broadcasts and participated as guest artist in several album releases.

When her first album “Who may you be?”, with old Greek songs and Rembetika from the interwar period composer Michalis Souyoul was released, it was received with praise by Greek magazines and audiences alike.[29][30]

Harlafti has taken vocal studies in Greece and Germany (Diploma in classical singing). She received scholarship from the famous English counter tenor Michael Chance to study Early Music. She also holds the London College of Music Diploma Examination in Classical Vocal Studies. She holds a degree of geology from the University of Patras and is currently studying Physical Education and Sport Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.[31]

References

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  2. ^ GmbH, popula. "Hommage an Mikis Theodorakis in Köln am 28.04.2017, Lutherkirche Südstadt". popula (in German). Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
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  4. ^ Χαραλαμπίδου, Τζένη (2017-10-14). "Δεύτερο Πρόγραμμα: "Η Μπέττυ Χαρλαύτη στον κόσμο του Μίκη Θεοδωράκη με την Ορχήστρα Σύγχρονης Μουσικής της ΕΡΤ"". ert.gr (in Greek). Archived from the original on 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  5. ^ Χαραλαμπίδου, Τζένη (2017-07-01). "H Ορχήστρα Σύγχρονης Μουσικής σε έργα Θεοδωράκη με την Μπέττυ Χαρλαύτη". ert.gr (in Greek). Archived from the original on 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  6. ^ TEAM, MC (20 November 2017). "Η Μπέττυ Χαρλαύτη ερμηνεύει Μίκη Θεοδωράκη με συμφωνικό ήχο… | MusicCorner.gr". Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  7. ^ "Νέο άλμπουμ με συμφωνικό ήχο". Η Εφημερίδα των Συντακτών (in Greek). 2018-01-02. Archived from the original on 2019-02-19. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  8. ^ "Betty Harlafti and Kyrenia Opera Concert Honors Famed Composer Theodorakis - The National Herald". Archived from the original on 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
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  11. ^ Kolasa-Sikiaridi, Kerry (18 October 2016). "Betty Harlafti Travels to Switzerland to Perform Works by Mikis Theodorakis | Greek Reporter Europe". Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  12. ^ ""Betty Harlafti's recital with works by Mikis Theodorakis, in Switzerland" ⋆ CITY CODE Magazine". CITY CODE Magazine. 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
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  15. ^ "Klassische Musik: Betty Harlafti singt in Köln". Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger (in German). 2017-09-28. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
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  18. ^ "Cyprus : The World of Mikis Theodorakis". www.cyprusevents.net. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
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  21. ^ "Το ρετρό γίνεται… μανία". Ελεύθερος Τύπος (in Greek). 2017-07-11. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  22. ^ "THEODORAKIS' BIRTHDAY IN ATHENS' CONCERT HALL GARDEN". mikis-theodorakis.org. Archived from the original on 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  23. ^ "Mikis Theodorakis' birthday in the Concert Hall Garden". www.megaron.gr. Archived from the original on 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  24. ^ "ΜΑΡΙΑ ΦΑΡΑΝΤΟΥΡΗ - ΦΕΣΤΙΒΑΛ ΗΛΙΟΥΠΟΛΗΣ -Συμμετεχουν ΜΠΕΤΤΥ ΧΑΡΛΑΥΤΗ , ΠΕΤΡΟΣ ΣΑΤΡΑΖΑΝΗΣ - ΘΕΑΤΡΟ ΑΛΣΟΥΣ ΗΛΙΟΥΠΟΛΗΣ- < ΠΟΙΗΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ>> - Εφημερ.είδηση". sites.google.com. Archived from the original on 2020-10-17. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  25. ^ Τσίκου, Βάσω. "Μαρία Φαραντούρη στο Θέατρο Άλσους Ηλιούπολης "Έκσταση ικανοτήτων" : Φωτογραφίες & Ρεπορτάζ". www.musicity.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  26. ^ "Φέστιβαλ Νέων ΣΥΡΙΖΑ: "Ανατρέπουμε το παρόν, δημιουργούμε το μέλλον" και στον πολιτισμό". www.avgi.gr (in Greek). 22 September 2013. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  27. ^ "El Sistema Greece". TEDxAcademy 2017. 2017-09-15. Archived from the original on 2019-02-18. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  28. ^ TEAM, MC (9 October 2017). "Μπέττυ Χαρλαύτη και El Sistema Greece, ξεσήκωσαν τo Mέγαρο και έστειλαν ηχηρό μήνυμα ελπίδας! | MusicCorner.gr". Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  29. ^ "Η Μπέττυ Χαρλαύτη κάνει δικό της τον Μιχάλη Σουγιούλ". LiFO (in Greek). 3 November 2013. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  30. ^ "Στη Νέα Υόρκη με Μίκη και Σουγιούλ!". www.topontiki.gr (in Greek). 12 May 2015. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  31. ^ Σχοινά, Κατερίνα. "Ο Αθλοσώστης -Τεύχος 33 - Νοέμβριος 2016". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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