Nektaria Karantzi is a Byzantine female chanter from Greece whose voice has been internationally acclaimed as one of the most influential voices in Byzantine Chant.

This section presents selected highlights from Nektaria Karantzi’s artistic activity, including significant performances, recordings, releases and film collaborations. It is not intended as a complete calendar of appearances. For the latest news, announcements and additional events, please follow Nektaria Karantzi on Facebook.

NEWS & SELECTED UPCOMING EVENTS

Events Calendar

Aug 8

Nektaria Karantzi in Yannis Smaragdis’ Kapodistrias.

Nektaria Karantzi is honored to be part of Kapodistrias, the latest feature film by acclaimed Greek director Yannis Smaragdis. In the film, she performs the Byzantine Holy Friday Lamentations (Enkomia), bringing one of the most profound expressions of the Orthodox liturgical tradition to the film’s musical and spiritual world.

Aug 8

First Byzantine Music School for Female Chanters

The School for Psaltries, founded by Nektaria Karantzi in collaboration with the Conservatory of Classical and Contemporary Music in Athens and the Women in Byzantine Music Worldwide Association, offers specialized Byzantine Music education for female cantors, with recognized degrees and diplomas, in-person and online study.

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Aug 8

Latest Release: LÓGOS — Nektaria Karantzi & PSALTRIES

Nektaria Karantzi and PSALTRIES present LÓGOS (Λόγος), their latest album, bringing together Byzantine hymns and carols associated with the Nativity of Christ. The 17-track recording moves from the great hymns of the Nativity to Byzantine and traditional Christmas carols, uniting solo and choral voices within the Byzantine musical tradition.

Selected Past Events

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Sep 18

Nektaria Karantzi featured on Vassilis Tsabropoulos’ score for Lazarus Path

Nektaria Karantzi is featured as a vocal soloist on Vassilis Tsabropoulos’ original score for Ivan Jović’s Serbian-Greek feature film Lazarus Path (Lazarev put), written by Monja Jović.

Nov 30

Nektaria Karantzi in Yannis Smaragdis’ Theodoros Kolokotronis

Nektaria Karantzi participated as a vocal performer in Yannis Smaragdis’ historical documentary Theodoros Kolokotronis, performing Byzantine hymns.

Jul 14

The art of Byzantine Music and Nektaria Karantzi in Hollywood

Angel of light. The immersive Theatrical Experience, which is the prequel to the upcoming Hex movie from Parma Records, in which our gifted artist Nektaria Karantzi features with Byzantine hymnody, debuted at the historic Los Angeles Theatre! We are grateful for this very special collaboration with the incredible sound editing of Mark Binder.