Denis And
Pavlo Linardos – The Greek
Isle of Zachintos
On the Greek
isle of Zachintos is the Porto Koukla Beach Hotel.
And, this hotel, which is run by Denis and Pavlo Linardos, is
unique. It still has its original tavern.
And, it is
here, in this tavern by the sea - and many years ago -
that the two brothers started their life in the business. They were
still boys at the time, and their parents taught them
all that they needed. And, it was then that Pavlo
Linardos first played and sang to an audience. And, everyone loved
it. And, nothing has changed. Pavlo's music is still just as
magical as ever, the food is still the best on the
island, and the welcome is still just as warm and inviting.
But, magic can't be kept in one place. There is no one in Greece who
doesn't know Pavlo Linardos.
In 2012,
Pavlo Linardos was asked by the world famous band Opus to write and
sing a Greek version of their song Live is Life. And, of course,
Pavlo Linardos agreed. It was, after all,
for the benefit of Greece. And, later that year, Opus
flew to Zachintos, and, with Pavlo Linardos singing the lead, the
group performed the song in the amphitheatre of
Zachintos. And, that was the night that all Greece joined in with
the magic of Pavlo's great singing. 2500 in the amphitheatre and the
rest watching live on TV! A night to remember!
And, Pavlo
Linardos is still just the same. He still sings in his tavern, but
no longer alone, he now sings and performs with his son. Tradition
is set to continue. So, if you're looking for magic,
just head for Zachintos and the Porto Koukla Beach Hotel. Denis and
Pavlo Linardos are waiting for you. You will have nights to remember.
And, maybe, we might even meet there! Down by the sea where the
turtles go swimming! Have a nice summer!
Vocabulary
ago – vorher
agreed (agree/agreed/agreed)
– zustimmt
after all – nach
dem
benefit – Gunsten
continue (continue/continued/continued)
– fortsetzen
isle – Insel
inviting - einladend
magical -
zauberhaft
needed (need/needed/needed)
- brauchte
performed (perform/performed/performed)
- tritt
auf
remember (remember/remembered/remembered)
– erinnern
taught (teach/taught/taught)
- lehrte
Questions
On which island is the Porto Koukla Beach Hotel?
Who owns the Porto Koukla Beach Hotel?
Where did Denis and Pavlo learn their business?
Who taught the two boys?
Where did Pavlo first play to an audience?
Where and what did Pavlo Linardos perform in 2012?
Who plays and sings with Pavlo Linardos now?
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