Emilianos Stamatakis talks about his role as Psaronikos in the musical theater production “Nikos Xylouris – The Archangel of Crete, ” a production dedicated to the life and career of one of Greece’s most important artists.
In the interview, he describes both the burden and the honor of portraying a character deeply etched in the national memory and inextricably linked to Crete. He mentions the support of Nikos Xylouris’s family, who share personal moments and experiences with the cast and crew, thereby reinforcing a sense of responsibility and respect for the story told by the performance.
Special mention is made of the contribution of Alkistis Protopsalti and the people who knew Xylouris personally, offering valuable insights into his personality and daily life. Aimilianos Stamatakis also discusses the lengthy preparation process, the research, and the emotional journey that preceded it, until the moment finally arrived when the theater’s doors opened to the public.
The interview captures the anticipation, emotion, and deep connection of all those involved with a performance that honors Nikos Xylouris not as a legend, but as a person, an artist, and a symbol.
