The Vamos Orchestra started in 2013 in Vamos, Crete, a village between Chania and Rethymno with a long cultural history. The initial core was a group of musicians experimenting with the timbres of the symphonic orchestra and blending that sound with various music genres. From the very beginning, the acceptance by the public was great. As time passed, the group grew, and their performances began to extend beyond the island’s borders. Many notable performers such as Ioanna Forti, Tasos Apostolou, Thodoris Voutsikakis, Maria Koti, etc., as well as significant musical ensembles (Chóres) have collaborated with the Orchestra over time. Dimitris Maramis entrusted his musical ”Erotokritos” to V.O. to be adapted into a concert format and presented, in collaboration with the composer, in many places across Greece. A highlight in the journey of V.O. was their performance at the Alternative Stage of the Greek National Opera in September 2022 (Mikis Theodorakis: A Trilogy), featuring baritone Tasos Apostolou and mezzo-soprano Anna Koti. During 2023-2024, V.O. collaborated with the Aeolos Woodwind Quintet, Zacharias Karounis, and the principal violin of the Athens State Orchestra, Katerina Chatzinikolaou. Among the most significant moments was the concert under the light of the full moon (August 2024) at the Rokka Festival.

