MELPO

KIOURIAMARIA
MELPO

The idea for the project was born from a love for melancholic and moving songs, the kind that make you feel embraced by emotions, ranging from deep sentiment to tears. We wanted to create something that could transmit this sense of profound emotion and share this experience with others. As the idea evolved, the thought of a melancholic persona emerged, one that would interpret these songs—a figure that embodies loneliness and sorrow, but also the power of music to transform the darkest feelings into art.

We then wished to connect the songs with a deeper social and political dimension, by writing the stories of women who experience disappointment, the power of music, and rebirth through the challenges of patriarchy.

The first performance follows the story of Melpo, a woman living a life full of emotional intensity, passion for food and culture, but also facing the challenges stemming from her relationships, loneliness, and the conflicts with the social and political framework of her time. The songs of the performance highlight these conflicts, expressing the emotional dimension of her life—from love and grief to rebirth and self-acceptance.

Duration: 75 minutes