A.U.Th. Orchestra

The A.U.Th. orchestra was established in February 1999, when it was realized that academic life can go beyond courses, laboratories, reading rooms, clinics and libraries; it was considered that music could establish a more direct and lively communication among the members of the academic community, and foster closer ties between the academic community and the city of Thessaloniki. A.U.Th., as a living body, has always pursued an extrovert policy through a diffusion of cultural events to the city.

In the first four months since its establishment, it numbered approximately forty members, students of various university schools. Its dynamic has grown stronger since then, and the students’ interest is ongoing.

The orchestra presents symphonic music works in cooperation with A.U.Th. choirs, on the major feast days of the University (October 26th, Christmas, March 25th, Student Week, etc.). The orchestra has given concerts in many Greek cities and it has also participated in international events and festivals, invited by foreign agencies and organizations.

Presently, the orchestra repertoire includes works of the pre-classical, classical, and modern period, with a special focus on Greek composers. Financial support to the orchestra is provided by the University Property Management Agency.