Livaneli Zülfü

“On the Back of the Tiger” by Zülfü Livaneli
The most famous and popular Turkish composer in his country and worldwide, internationally translated and award-winning author Zülfü Livaneli discusses his literary work and his latest book, “On the Back of the Tiger”, with journalist and member of the organizing team of the Chania Book Festival, Kiriaki Beioglou. 

Co-organized by: Patakis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“A Musical Bridge Between Greece and Turkey,” Honoring Zülfü Livaneli
A special musical evening dedicated to the deep friendship and artistic meeting of two iconic creators: Mikis Theodorakis and Zülfü Livaneli. The performance will be by Ioanna Forti, with Heraklis Zakkas on bouzouki, Alexandros Kapsokavadis on guitar, and Achilleas Wastor on piano, who is also responsible for the artistic direction of the program. Greetings will be delivered by Giannis Giannakakis, Deputy Mayor for Culture of Chania, and Giorgos Agorastakis, president of the Pan-Cretan Association of Mikis Theodorakis Friends.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025