Yannis Simonides and, behind him, Costas Spiliadis
at the Restaurant Milos, 22.10.2000
(Photo: © Guy Wagner) |
For individuals or institutions of vision, the grandest gestures
are sometimes the easiest to make.
When Socrates and Eleni Kokkalis were asked to help make possible
this extraordinary collaboration between Mikis Theodorakis, Charles Dutoit,
and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra they did not hesitate. For them, for
the Intracom Group of Companies, and for the Kokkalis Foundation, this
unique artistic event - at this particular moment, in this city - made
perfect sense and bode well for similar, future bold and imaginative projects.
They acted promptly and decisively and provided the momentum necessary
for the successful procurement of funding. We salute them gratefully, and
we pledge the continuation of the North American Foundation's singular
policy: the presentation and promotion of modern Greek art in mainstream
venues, in association with institutions who share our propensity for risk-taking,
flair, and informed collaboration.
Yannis Simonides
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