On 4th May 1995, Dimitris Sgouros was specially invited to perform at a gala concert organized for the benefit of the World Scout Foundation. The venue was St James's Palace, London - the official seat of the Monarchy in Great Britain. In attendance were Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden, Constantine II (former King of Greece), HRH the Duke of Kent, and more than 300 supporters of the World Scout Foundation. For this very special occasion, Sgouros chose to play Chopin's 24 Preludes.
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Listen to excerpts from the St James's Palace recital: |
PICTURES AND SOUVENIRS FROM THE ROYAL GALA CONCERT
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St James's Palace, London |
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Throne Room |
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Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Throne |
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The King of Sweden shakes hands with Marianthi Sgouros |
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Dimitris Sgouros takes a bow |
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Dimitris Sgouros plays to a rapt audience |
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Distinguished guests assemble for dinner |
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Dimitris Sgouros with the Queen and King of Sweden |
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Dimitris Sgouros with Joan Collins |
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With His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent |
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World Scout Foundation
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In the presence of
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Programme |
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H.M. KONUNGENS HOVMARSKALKSÄMBETE xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx Stockholm Mr Dimitris Sgouros 28, Tompazi Str. 185 37 Piraeus Grekland Dear Mr Sgouros, I have been asked by His Majesty the King to thank you for your letter of May 19 and for your offer to perform in Stockholm at any future occasion and time. Their Majesties have enjoyed your performance in London and taken note of your kind offer. Yours sincerely, Hans V Ewerlöf First Marshal of the Court |
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Chopin Preludes Nos 1-4
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