Rinio Xylouri on “Nikos Xylouris – The Archangel of Crete”

Rinio Xylouri talks about the play “Nikos Xylouris – The Archangel of Crete, a production dedicated to the life, values, and spiritual legacy of her father.

In the interview, he describes the long and demanding process of preparing the performance, the dedication of the cast and crew, and the deep respect with which Nikos Xylouris’s personality was portrayed. He refers to the collective effort to bring the story of a man who expressed ideals, values, and universal messages into the present day—in a world in need of light, memory, and substance.

Special mention is made of the family’s involvement in shaping the material for the performance, her mother’s stories, and the bringing of personal memories and experiences to the stage. The interview captures the emotion, the anxiety, but also the faith in an artistic work created with love, truth, and respect.