Once again, Alkistis Protopsalti takes the reins of the music scene in Athens! The timeless artist has once again shattered all expectations, even for her most demanding fans! She is a rock band on her own, full of spirit and energy, transmitting it from the first to the last minute. They said about the performance: Alkistis......bangs! Dionysis Christopoulos - Musicity.gr "Whatever one might say about Alkistis Protopsalti afterwards will always be less than the lived experience. Because her live performances remain unique. An unforgettable moment of connection for her, her music, and her devoted followers – if not fans – who hang on her every word and move with her explosive gestures. So many 'Applause' for Alkistis and her well-studied career over the last decades. Yes, Alkistis Protopsalti connects directly with her audience, infusing them with her passion and unique energy because, as she smiles and paraphrases, 'This love lasts forever!'" Alkistis Protopsalti: Excellence in Interpretation Giorgos Myzalis - Ogdoo.gr "In direct connection with the heart, in direct connection with the mind, in direct connection with our fellow humans, in direct connection with our (musical and non) memories. A 'superpower' program that 'brings you down' and 'hits you' from the start." Timeless Surprise Maria Avramidou - Musiccorner.gr "The personal revelation I received from this performance is that Alkistis combines all the elements of nature in her interpretations. She is earth, for she stands on it and draws strength and stability from it. She is wave, an ocean of emotions and positive energy. She is flame, capable of touching every heart with her warmth and passion. And she is a cool breeze, knowing how to soothe souls – something that becomes more evident than ever in the exceptional acoustic part of the program." To Alkistis (or debunking the paradox of the fan) Giannis Tsoumalis - worldsattic.com "In this two-hour experience, I saw the red velvet of jazz soaked with Mediterranean salt, I saw my sorrowful wagon finding tracks on five-line journeys and a steaming soul snack accompanied by three guitars in a sharp and precious collective and individual intimacy. I smelled my fire burning in an ecstasy that needed no raised hands or wine. How much I was missing!" In Direct Connection with Her Audience Giota Sykkas - Kathimerini "In a time that constricts us not only financially but also emotionally, leaving Gazarte, you feel that with her performance 'In Direct Connection', Protopsalti has lost none of that warmth from past decades. In two and a half hours, she revisited her repertoire as well as songs by others, with unpredictable yet never ostentatious orchestrations, playing not only with folk but also with bossa nova, mambo, swing, and even disco. With the talent of a group of young musicians who seem to enjoy it as much as she does. Free and relaxed like never before, she danced, played drums and guitar, descended from the stage to the square, and climbed to the balconies. A professional musician who honors her art and equally honors the audience that accompanies her, she put into practice what moves her: song needs a stage to wear out and bodies to live it."