Olympic Flame by Karousos, tor. 05 jul. 2016, Od (2016/2016), Režija: Elias Markos, Athens Square, Astoria Heights, United States

Billy Chrissochos contribution the arts is major, composer himself to the Greek opera Porphyra, he made history in New York with his presentations. Porphyra, the Greek Rock Opera presented last year at Carnegie Hall with success, and this year at off-Broadway’s Players Theatre, again with big success. In addition to his performances with the Rock Opera Porphyra he organized successfully the two major presentations of the Olympic Flame by Panagiotis Karousos. On Tuesday, July 5, 2016 the Athens Square in Astoria, New York was filled with people who came to see the Greek opera "Olympic Flame" by internationally acclaimed Greek-Canadian composer Panagiotis Karousos. The Athens Square lived one of the most touching moments of the Greek Community in New York. They participated exceptional American artists of opera with amazing stage appearances and high quality voices. Great dramatic tenor Demetrios Tsinopoulos interpreted the role of Hercules, the magnificent dramatic soprano Elisabeth Shoup the tragic role of Deianira, one of American biggest dramatic mezzo voices Ola Rafalo interpreted the role of Alcmene, the fine bass Kofi Hayford the roles of Eurystheus, Hyllus and Prometheus, the lovely Greek-American soprano Stella Papatheodorou interpreted the roles of Iole and Macaria and strong mezzo-soprano Viktoriya Koreneva the role of High Priestess. The artists accompanied by pianist Tor Morten Kjøsnes.