Hi, I’m George Voukanos, a Greek composer and creative director whose orchestral scores have accompanied documentaries, TV programs, and theatre around the world. My work blends music, video art, and innovative technology to tell stories that connect people across cultures. I have collaborated with prominent artists and orchestras and have served as Artistic Director for international festivals, while also advising on cultural tourism at GNTO/EOT to bridge art, history, and place. Over the years I’ve led cultural projects, created immersive audiovisual performances, and developed opera and symphonic works that celebrate heritage and human resilience. I remain dedicated to mentoring, festival curatorship, and cross-cultural collaboration as I develop new operas and multimedia productions thatUsher Greek heritage into a broader global conversation.

George Voukanos

Hi, I’m George Voukanos, a Greek composer and creative director whose orchestral scores have accompanied documentaries, TV programs, and theatre around the world. My work blends music, video art, and innovative technology to tell stories that connect people across cultures. I have collaborated with prominent artists and orchestras and have served as Artistic Director for international festivals, while also advising on cultural tourism at GNTO/EOT to bridge art, history, and place. Over the years I’ve led cultural projects, created immersive audiovisual performances, and developed opera and symphonic works that celebrate heritage and human resilience. I remain dedicated to mentoring, festival curatorship, and cross-cultural collaboration as I develop new operas and multimedia productions thatUsher Greek heritage into a broader global conversation.

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Hi, I’m George Voukanos, a Greek composer and creative director whose orchestral scores have accompanied documentaries, TV programs, and theatre around the world. My work blends music, video art, and innovative technology to tell stories that connect people across cultures. I have collaborated with prominent artists and orchestras and have served as Artistic Director for international festivals, while also advising on cultural tourism at GNTO/EOT to bridge art, history, and place.

Over the years I’ve led cultural projects, created immersive audiovisual performances, and developed opera and symphonic works that celebrate heritage and human resilience. I remain dedicated to mentoring, festival curatorship, and cross-cultural collaboration as I develop new operas and multimedia productions thatUsher Greek heritage into a broader global conversation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Soundtrack Composer & Artistic Director at Freelance
September 1, 1995 - Present
Internationally recognized composer renowned for orchestral works and soundtracks in documentaries, TV, and theatre. Founder and Artistic Director of key cultural festivals such as the International Festival of Ancient Feia and the Xenios Festival. Works have been broadcast on major networks (Fashion TV, ARD, ZDF, ERT) and premiered globally (Mexico, China, Athens Concert Hall). Recipient of the InterContinental Music Awards, Global Music Awards, and LIT Talent Awards.
Founder & Artistic Director at International Festival of Ancient Feia
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founder & Artistic Director of the festival; led programming, orchestration, and international collaborations (2022–).
Founder & Artistic Director at International Festival of Art & Culture, Andravida –Kyllini
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2022
Founder & Artistic Director; led curation and organization of annual art and culture festival (2011–2022).
Artistic Director at International Festival of Ancient Elis
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Artistic Director; oversaw programming and artistic direction (2015–2018).
Artistic Director at Artistic Events Committee, Church of Greece
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008
Artistic Director for the Church of Greece’s Artistic Events Committee (2000–2008).

Education

PhD Candidate in Music Technologies & Music Diplomas at University of the Aegean & Athens Conservatory
September 1, 1990 - December 8, 2025
PhD Candidate in Music Technologies at the University of the Aegean. Holder of Diplomas in Monody, Piano, Music Theory, and Byzantine Music from the National, Apollonion, Hellenic, and Athens Conservatories. Studied Advanced Music Theory with conductors George Aravidis, Eleftherios Kalkanis, and Loukas Karytinos. Also holds a degree from the School of Theology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and the Higher Ecclesiastical Academy of Athens.
PhD Candidate in Music Technologies at University of the Aegean
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Diploma in Monody at National Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Diploma in Piano at Apollonion Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Diploma in Music Theory at Hellenic Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Diploma in Byzantine Music at Athens Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Graduate of School of Theology at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (School of Theology)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Graduate of Higher Ecclesiastical Academy of Athens at Higher Ecclesiastical Academy of Athens
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Advanced Theory at Mentored by George Aravidis, Eleftherios Kalkanis, and Loukas Karytinos
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

International Music & Cultural Awards
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2025
Recipient of numerous accolades including: InterContinental Music Awards, Global Music Awards, LIT Talent Awards, European I.C.E. Award, International Travel Awards, Tourism Awards etc.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Aria Passion - 25 Years Fashion TV Gala

    Aria Passion Music & Orchestration by George Voukanos
    Music soundtrack for the catwalk of Vassilis Zoulias creations at the jubilee gala celebrating 25 years of FashionTV. Held at the Acropolis, Athens (September 20, 2022).

    Credits: Performers: Ada Athanasopoulou (Soprano), Chrisa Roma (Actress)

    Skills / Tags Composition, Orchestration, Soundtrack, Live Event Music.


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