Grammy-nominated performer and composer Vasilis Kostas explores the rich tradition and living presence of the Greek laouto, a fretted instrument of the lute family. The concert honors the legacy of the late master laouto player Christos Zotos and celebrates the MFA’s recent acquisition of the instrument crafted for him by renowned luthier Christos Tofas. Hear traditional Greek repertoire alongside original compositions from Kostas’s recent album, Léna, highlighting the expressive range and evolving artistic directions of the laouto. Experience a soundscape that interweaves centuries-old musical idioms with contemporary expression.

Vasilis Kostas, laouto
Naseem Alatrash, cello
Ian Ashby, upright bass
George Lernis, percussion