A groundbreaking musical narrative aiming to raise awareness about life on the planet, set against the natural backdrop of the historic and uniquely beautiful site of Ancient Olympia, forms the basis of the film-concert Eden in Olympia by the acclaimed opera singer Joyce DiDonato. Its official world premiere will take place on Saturday, January 11, at 8:00 PM in the Alexandra Trianti Hall of the Athens Concert Hall.

This is the cinematic adaptation of the Eden project, through which the renowned opera singer toured the world’s most prestigious concert halls, exploring the grandeur, power, and mystery of nature through breathtaking musical and theatrical themes.

The internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano takes the audience on an emotional journey designed to reconnect viewers with the power and fragility of nature. The film aims to serve as a compelling call to protect biodiversity and reconsider humanity’s relationship with the natural world. It seeks to make classical music and opera accessible to all, free from limitations or prejudice. At the same time, it offers viewers worldwide the unique opportunity to move beyond the experience of merely visiting Ancient Olympia and instead discover and immerse themselves in the site in an unprecedented and captivating way. Through a fresh perspective, it highlights the historical and cultural heritage of the area, allowing participants to feel the magic and grandeur of ancient Greece like never before.

Alongside the musical ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro, French director Olivier Simonnet, and three children’s choirs—the Children’s Choir of the Greek National Opera, the Chœurs ECLATS from France, and the intercultural El Sistema Greece—Joyce DiDonato presents a landmark project that speaks to the hearts of people at just the right moment.

The Eden project was previously performed live in Greece at the Athens Concert Hall in 2023, thrilling audiences and critics alike. DiDonato’s concert was also accompanied by her visit to the refugee camp in Schisto.

The screening of Eden in Olympia at the Athens Concert Hall will conclude with a live performance of its anthem, the song Seeds of Hope, by the Children’s Choir of the Greek National Opera and El Sistema Greece, delivering a powerful message of unity, collaboration, and global action.

The official world premiere at the Athens Concert Hall follows a symbolic first screening in Ancient Olympia and marks the beginning of a series of events that will follow in major cities in Greece and abroad, such as New York and Paris. The film has also been broadcast on prominent television channels and platforms worldwide, including the leading European cultural channel ARTE, Carnegie Hall+, and ERT.

Admission for the public is free, with electronic priority tickets available starting December 18.