The multi-awarded Cypriot Artist Christos Televantos represented Cyprus at the 23rd Annual International Music Song Contest "UniverSong" of the ORFEUM International Music Festival Organization (Organization of European Music Festivals) in Spain. He is the first Cypriot Artist ever to be awarded at the impressive Catalan Longoria Palace in Madrid with the First Prize in the category "Best Foreign Song Performer" and the Second Prize in the category "Best Music Tribute/Decades 70's and 80's" of all participants from 26 countries in total from all continents. The Longoria Palace in the center of Madrid is also known as the headquarters of the General Society of Authors and Editors of Spain, SGAE (Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers).
Christos' victories in the aforementioned categories of nominations took place after a final evaluation, voting by an international jury which also consisted of winners of the Grammys. In addition, he was selected as a finalist-nominated winner in other nomination categories (in a total of six out of fifteen) such as "Best Global Artist" (in 8 finalists), "Best European Artist" (in 15 finalists), "Best Voice" (in 6 finalists), "Best Stage Performance" (to the 6 finalists). It is worth mentioning that during the initial stage of the competition before the announcement of all categories of nominations, Christos won the Bronze Award with the third highest score of all participants and was also awarded the "International Artist of the Mediterranean 2023" award.
More specifically, the award ceremony took place in the "Manuel De Falla" hall, named in honor of Manuel De Falla, a famous Spanish Composer for his great work in classical music during the period 1876-1946 AD. It would be an omission not to mention, that the Longoria Palace is undoubtedly the only modernist building in Madrid thus being the most notable example of modernist architecture in Madrid! It was built in the 20th century (1902-1904 AD) in the center of Madrid by the architect José Grases Riera at the behest of financier Javier González Longoria in the Chueca district of central Madrid.
Loyal Supporters of Christ are Blacky's Menswear in Larnaca, Loucas & George Hair Team in Larnaca as well as Avgorou Community Council!
"I feel that this event is one of my best artistic moments to date! It is a great award for our own Cyprus, which I believe deserves much more prominence as a culture on a global scale!"
This magnificent modernist mansion is characterized by its ornate facade with floral details and sculptures as well as its luxurious, elegant interior. Among its most unique elements is the aristocratic staircase with a circular perimeter crowned around a dome, whose stained glass art is the work of Casa Maumejean. As a result, now when you enter the Longoria Palace, you see that it has a grand staircase with a beautiful leaded skylight. In it you can see its undulating shapes, with no straight elements to be found, as well as the decorative plant elements, characteristic of modern architecture.
Let's not forget yet the interior garden with a facade that retains the undulating shapes of the modern style and the gallery inside. In addition, the two viewing points in the courtyard supported by palm-shaped columns and the perimeter fencing with wrought iron railings and geometric plant elements are also characteristic.
A few words about Christos Televantos
Christos Televantos has already represented Cyprus in various international music competitions for example in London, Belgrade, Vitebsk, Istanbul and other destinations, having won many first prizes and Grand Prix.
He has done university music studies with a focus on Jazz and Musical. At the same time, he deals with a wider range of music genres such as Pop and Classical. His artistic activity also extends to the Theater after he has played lead roles in musical productions such as "The Melody of Happiness", "Mamma Mia" etc.. Furthermore, he was a student of the composer Giorgos Theofanous, actively participating in a series of Masterclasses. In addition, he is a Graduate of the Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology and currently works as a Chemical Laboratory Operator.