From the Velvet Underground to the Merc.
With an orchestra and immersive projections.

John Cale, the Welsh musician who made history with the Velvet Underground, comes to Herodion for a musical retrospective of a career spanning over six decades, with plenty of classic material as well as songs from his critically acclaimed new album Mercy reviews from the world's music press.

Composer, singer, songwriter and record producer of rock, drone, classical, avant-garde and electronic music, Cale with Lou Reed, managed by Andy Warhol and muse Nico, were the creators of the Velvet Underground, one of the most beloved avant-garde bands of all ages. In 1996 he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and has been awarded the Order of the British Empire. Student of Iannis Xenakis and John Cage, close friend and collaborator of Brian Eno, with over 20 personal records to his credit, John Cale is the producer who discovered iconic rock names such as Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Squeeze , Jonathan Richman.

He is joined on stage by the Athens Philharmonic Orchestra and of course his band. The show is specially designed for the monument with immersive projections and orchestrations in an exclusive world premiere.

Production: Supernova Productions

As part of the Athens and Epidaurus Festival 2023.

When:

June 19, 2023 at 9:00 p.m

Tickets:

VVIP: €85
VIP zone: €75
Zone A: €70
Zone B: €65
Zone C: €60
Zone D (Upper Waist): €55
Zone E (Upper Waist): €45
Zone F (Upper Waist): €40
Zone Z (Upper Waist): €35