Avaton

In 1989 Giannis Papadakis formed the music group AVATON (Sanctum Sanctorum, Holly of Holies). A basic characteristic of the band is the use of ancient lyrics by Sappho, Heraklitos, Epicures, etc. 1991: The release of the bands first album under the label “SEIRIOS” of Manos Hatzidakis and by the support of him. Live performances followed initiated by appearance in Pallas with the Orchestra of Colors. 1992: The release of the second recording production, called “EROS AELIO”(Love for the Sun). 1996 was the year the group releases a collection album named “EX’ ADOKITO”(Unforeseen as it was) which establishes it in Greece. A big number of live performances followed in Greece and Europe. In 1998 during “Horizons” Festival, which included foreign artists such as John McLaughlin, Avaton performed in Athens Concert Hall. During the summer of 1998 the group participated in SPHINX Festival in Belgium and TIME ZONE Festival in Bare Italy. In the ancient Theater of Delphi during the resurgence of Delphi Festivals, in memory of Agelos Sikelianos, he composed the music for the play “ With the wings of Angel” in which Ioannis Melissanides danced.