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Antonis Peristeris
Biographical Note

(1932-2006). He was born in Gergeri, in the Heraklion prefecture of Crete. He was a self-taught lyra-player and father of the lyra-player Manolis Peristeris.
He moved to Athens in 1962, where he played at various Cretan clubs and worked with dance troupes. In 1974, he created his own music venue, “To Kastro”, where he played until his death.
Songs


Crete Carol New Year's Carol, Ritual Song
Open Your Door (New Year Carol fron Creta)
Ανοίξετε την πόρτα σας


Crete Cretan Rizitiko Philosophical Song
The Gallant Man
Never pity a valiant man not even if he misses,
and if he misses once or twice, he's still valiant and brave.
Ηis door will...

Albums

Greek Carols
Cretan lyra
LP

Souravli - Greek Flutes and Pipes
Flute (Mandoura)
LP

Travelling in Greece with Domna Samiou
Cretan lyra
LP
Concerts

1971-1973 Athens, Clubs Rodeo, Kyttaro and Rizes
The First Concerts
In 1971, in the midst of the military Junta period in Greece,...

1971-1980 England
Concerts at the English Bach Festival
Invited by Lina Lalandi, founder of the English Bach Festival...