An inspiring project initiated by the World Human Forum, featuring world-renowned opera singer Joyce DiDonato in her original musical work "Eden", which seeks to raise awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship and the need for collective action to preserve our planet.
Filmed in April at the historic grounds of Ancient Olympia, just days before the Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, this initiative not only celebrates music and culture but also delivers a powerful message about environmental responsibility.
The acclaimed orchestra Il Pomo d'Oro, with musicians from around the world, accompanies DiDonato. The finale of the iconic "Eden in Olympia" includes a performance of the Olympic Anthem in a groundbreaking trilingual rendition (Greek, French, and English) by DiDonato and three children's choirs. The performance symbolizes the spirit of unity and cooperation at the heart of Olympic values.
"Eden in Olympia" is a co-production of the World Human Forum, Megaron Athens Concert Hall, UNITEL, and ZDF, in association with ARTE and ERT. Our Foundation is proud to have contributed to this production through a grant. The project had its world premiere in July and will be available for wider viewing this Sunday, Sept 8, 2024, at 23:30 on ERT2, as well as online on ARTE.TV until Oct 18, 2024.