Contradition Ensemble

The vocal ensemble ‘Contradition Ensemble’ was created in March 2015 in Thessaloniki by composer Kostika Çollaku. It is a flexible ensemble that consists of 15 to 20 people. The number of members is determined depending on the requirements of each concert. The goal of the ensemble is to promote a unique repertoire that is not often presented, either because it is not recognised or because it is too difficult. The repertoire includes traditional pieces in their original language and contemporary classical works by major composers. It has held concerts at Alaca Imaret in Thessaloniki (2016 and 2019), at the Armenian Church of Thessaloniki (2016), at Yeni Cami in Thessaloniki (2017), and at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall (2017). In April 2017 it presented Alfred Schnittke’s Requiem at the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki, in cooperation with ‘Percautistic’ ensemble and Alexandros Ioannou. In 2018 it participated in the secret gigs organised by Sofar Sounds, while that same year it presented a concert with pieces from well-known animated films (Disney and Animé) at Alexandros theatre. Besides its concerts, it has also recorded, made videos, and participated in many flash mobs and other non-concert actions.