Corfu Philharmonic Association “Kapodistrias”

The Philharmonic Association “Kapodistrias” has been listed among the most important music and cultural institutions of Corfu and bears the name of the first governor of Greece. It was founded in 1980 and has its seat on 13 Agion Pateron St. It first appeared on New Year's Day in 1981 with Charilaos Maniatopoulos and Georgios Peroulis as chief musicians. Classes of theory, wood and brass wind instruments and percussion take place in its premises. The Philharmonic Society comprises a band (youth band), a light and varied music orchestra, a demonstration band (which presents impressive formations during the performance of musical works) and a brass ensemble. The band takes part in national celebrations and local events, parades, processions and praising, while performing concerts at various venues in Corfu island and other regions. The band’s uniform comprises a red jacket, black trousers with red piping and a brass helmet with a red plume. The Kapodistrias Philharmonic band is attended by people of all ages, educational or living standards and teaching is free of charge. Referencesς: CORFU HISTORY: https://www.corfuhistory.eu/?p=15912 και https://www.corfuhistory.eu/?p=1527 Municipality of Central Corfu and the Diapontia Islands: https://www.corfu.gr/web/guest/filarmonikes/kapodistrias Greek Acts, ERT3: Kapodistrias Philharmonic Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irqNYq8XRC4