Music is long-time muse in Corfu. A tale from Odysseus refers to Demodokos, a Corfiot man who made the hero weep when he heard his music. From the 18th century, Corfiotes became obsessed with Venetian opera. Their consumption of this high art form led to the creation of civic music organizations and schools. Choirs, orchestras, bands, and folk music groups are commonplace in Corfu. Music streams across alleys, from apartments, and in the plazas.

The Philharmonic Orchestras are the well rehearsed versions of American marching bands, except they play Classical music. The orchestras recurit Corfiotes at a young age and offer free lessons to any willing resident. The orchestras accompany Church epitaphs on Friday afternoons and supply music for the Easter festivities.

Easter is a high holiday in this primarily Orthodox prefecture. Local churches and towns begin preparations for the elaborate ceremonies the Wednesday that precedes Easter. The week-long parade and celebrations of Saint Spyridon culminate with Carnival Sunday and masquerades. "Resurrection Day" is a somewhat cataclysmic ritual of which Easter visitors must be forewarned. Corfiotes throw water-filled , clay pots from bright-red balconies. Their smashing upon the pavement symbolizes the Christian crucifixion.

When water and pottery shards are not flying through the air, several tavernas and nightclubs feature Greek folk music and dance. Participation is usually mandatory. Coffee in Liston whilst the orchestras play Classical music under the stars sets a more relaxed mood for Liston and Old Fort visitors. The orchestras play within the two plazas, Ano and Kato Plateira.