Elana Sasson Quartet to perform at Nicosia's Axiothea Mansion
The Elana Sasson Quartet brings its blend of jazz and Eastern Mediterranean traditions to Axiothea Mansion on September 17, part of the University of Cyprus Cultural Festival.
Musicians from the United States, Colombia, Belgium and Cyprus will take the stage at Axiothea Mansion in downtown Nicosia on September 17, as part of the 29th Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus, according to the event announcement.
The Elana Sasson Quartet — featuring Elana Sasson, Santiago Bertel, Manos Stratis and Victor Goldschmidt — was formed at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, bringing together four musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds who share a vision of creating a space where different cultural memories and identities meet in creative dialogue.
Drawing inspiration from Persian poetry and traditional songs of the Kurdish mountains, the quartet builds a distinctive musical landscape where modal melodies, asymmetrical rhythms and Eastern Mediterranean traditions intertwine with the improvisational language of contemporary jazz. The result is a sound deeply rooted in tradition while remaining unmistakably contemporary, personal and authentic.
The quartet has performed at major festivals and concert venues across Europe and the United States. Their debut album, In Between (2025), reached No. 4 on the World Music Charts Europe, and the ensemble was shortlisted for the UPBEAT Best New Talent Award 2025.
The performance at Axiothea Mansion begins at 8.30pm. Tickets are €10. For information and reservations: 22-894531, culture@ucy.ac.cy.
What it means for residents
The concert is a low-cost evening option in central Nicosia and a chance to hear an internationally recognised ensemble without leaving the island.
- Plan your evening. The 8.30pm start at Axiothea Mansion means an early dinner or a late one after the show; parking in old Nicosia fills up quickly, so arriving early or using public transport helps.
- Budget. At €10 per ticket, it is an affordable way to spend a Thursday night out, and reservations by phone or email are available.
- Support local cultural life. The festival runs on audience turnout; attending keeps the university's cultural programme going for the rest of the season.
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