Giannis Koutis to present Words of Silence at Cyprus Museum on October 22

Nicosia, Cyprus. Composer, oud musician and researcher Giannis Koutis will introduce his new album, Words of Silence, with a live performance at the Cyprus Museum on Thursday, October 22. The concert forms part of the Nicosia International Festival and begins at 9pm.

A musical language rooted in Cyprus

The event presentation describes Koutis as a distinctive creator within his generation, highlighting his virtuosity on the oud and extensive knowledge of Eastern Mediterranean musical traditions. His career has centred on exploring how those traditions can interact creatively with contemporary artistic expression.

Cyprus provides the foundation for his work, while his geographical and cultural interests extend further afield. Through travel and collaborations with prominent musicians across Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere, he has developed a musical language that crosses geographical boundaries and resists classification.

His influences range from Byzantine and Ottoman traditions to Eastern Mediterranean music, alongside improvisation and contemporary composition. Memories, landscapes and sounds associated with his homeland remain central to that work.

A trio among the museum collections

Koutis will perform amid the museum’s collections alongside Marios Takoushis at the piano and Markus Stockhausen playing flugelhorn. The presentation identifies both guests as distinguished musicians with international standing.

The album is described as lyrical, subtle and contemplative, with an almost mystical quality. The trio’s performance is presented as a journey into memories that have been lost.

Tickets and information

The album presentation takes place at the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia on October 22, at 9pm. Tickets cost €20. Further information is available at www.nif.cy.