A touching surprise awaited Klavdia yesterday, just a few hours before she stepped onto the stage of the Second Semifinal at Eurovision to compete with “Asteromata” for a spot in Saturday’s grand final. The young singer received an unexpected phone call from the world-renowned Greek performer Nana Mouskouri, who wanted to personally express her admiration and send her best wishes.

A video of the conversation between the two women was broadcast on the program “Studio 4.” “I would like to speak with Klavdia,” Nana Mouskouri was heard saying on the phone, with the singer responding with surprise and emotion: “Hello, Mrs. Mouskouri, I am Klavdia myself.” The performer then expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s Greek entry, stating: “First of all, I want to congratulate you on your decision to sing a traditional song, and you sing it very well. I wish you success.”

Clearly moved, Klavdia replied: “Thank you very much, Mrs. Mouskouri. It’s a great honor for me that you took the trouble to listen to the song and to wish me well, to say such beautiful words. It means a lot to me. You are unique in your field, and I wish all artists had the opportunity to do what you have done.”

Nana Mouskouri then mentioned a more personal similarity — their glasses. “We have something in common, our glasses. When I started out, they wanted to make me take them off immediately. They didn’t want me to sing with glasses. In any case, the most important thing is to be yourself. It’s a tough job, but you must not break. And the idea of singing a little a cappella is excellent,” she emphasized.

The Greek representative expressed her gratitude again and explained how much her words mean to her just before the semifinal. “You can’t imagine how much you’re moving me by calling and saying these words, especially today, right before the semifinal,” said Klavdia.

The conversation ended with a message from Nana Mouskouri. “I participated in Eurovision and finished eighth. But that doesn’t matter, because I am still here today. Don’t punish yourself, love yourself. Love yourself because it’s hard, but you must be dedicated to something, because otherwise, you can’t create. At one point, Maria Callas told me that what matters isn’t what you do in life, but why you do it and how you do it. I hope we’ll talk after. Thank you for listening to me. And no, Mrs. Mouskouri, call me Nana,” she concluded.

After the first semifinal on Tuesday, May 13, which saw Cyprus eliminated, the baton now passes to the second semifinal today, Thursday, May 15, broadcast at 22:00 Greek time. Greece’s entry is currently in seventh position among the performances.

The song, composed by Arcade and Klavdia with lyrics by Arcade, is staged by creative director Fokas Evangelinos. The performance revolves around the theme of separation — with a personal dimension for each individual — and the journey toward light, as suggested by the directorial approach.