Hello, I’m Alexandros Raidis, a Thessaloniki-based composer, and producer working across film, theatre and symphonic orchestras. I blend orchestral textures with electronic elements to create original scores and soundscapes that support storytelling. I also run a production studio specializing in recording and mixing symphonic works and teach music technology and sound engineering at higher education institutions. Over the years I have collaborated with orchestras, dancers and production companies, delivering original scores, sound design, recording, mixing and mastering. My work spans composition, orchestration, recording and mixing and post production, with a focus on hybrid symphonic-electronic textures that serve the narrative of each project.

Alexandros Raidis

Hello, I’m Alexandros Raidis, a Thessaloniki-based composer, and producer working across film, theatre and symphonic orchestras. I blend orchestral textures with electronic elements to create original scores and soundscapes that support storytelling. I also run a production studio specializing in recording and mixing symphonic works and teach music technology and sound engineering at higher education institutions. Over the years I have collaborated with orchestras, dancers and production companies, delivering original scores, sound design, recording, mixing and mastering. My work spans composition, orchestration, recording and mixing and post production, with a focus on hybrid symphonic-electronic textures that serve the narrative of each project.

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Hello, I’m Alexandros Raidis, a Thessaloniki-based composer, and producer working across film, theatre and symphonic orchestras. I blend orchestral textures with electronic elements to create original scores and soundscapes that support storytelling. I also run a production studio specializing in recording and mixing symphonic works and teach music technology and sound engineering at higher education institutions.

Over the years I have collaborated with orchestras, dancers and production companies, delivering original scores, sound design, recording, mixing and mastering. My work spans composition, orchestration, recording and mixing and post production, with a focus on hybrid symphonic-electronic textures that serve the narrative of each project.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Original score and surround mix production for trailer
February 1, 2026 - Present
Original score and sound recording with 5.1 surround mix for the full score of the film trailer 'Invisible'.
Original score and surround mix production at Raw Movers dance group
May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Original score and surround mix production of the dance musical 'Post Human'; hybrid symphonic with electronic music; dancers performed in synchronization with music and sound design.
Arrangement for orchestra at Vougioukli Sisters / Thessaloniki City Symphony Orchestra
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Arrangement for orchestra of multiple pieces based on known Greek and foreign folk songs; piano performance.
Original score and mix for short film 'Elpida'
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Original score, sound recording and 5.1 surround mix for the short film 'Elpida'.
Original score and surround mix production for dance musical 'Commedia' at Dancers of the North
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Original score and surround mix; performances at open-air archaeological site in Halkidiki and Thessaloniki Concert Hall; hybrid symphonic with electronic music.
Original score and surround mix production for 'Midsummer Night’s Dream' at Dancers of the North
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Original score and surround mix production; performance at Thessaloniki Concert Hall; video wall projection; hybrid symphonic with electronic music.
Original score of the symphonic poem 'Paris de Levante'
June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Programmatic work about the demolition of Smyrna in 1922; awarded in the Likithos competition.
Original score and production for short film 'The Skeptic Movie'
May 1, 2022 - Present
Music composition and production; MD for the first short film of 'The Skeptic Theory' YouTube channel with substantial following.
Module Tutor: Collaboration at Metropolitan College of Thessaloniki
October 1, 2021 - Present
Taught courses: collaboration; sound design, Foley, sound engineering, mixing and mastering.
Head of Music Technology & Sound Engineering at IEK Delta Private College
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2014
Head of Music Technology & Sound Engineering faculty; responsible for ~105 students yearly; taught dissertation projects, mixing, applied acoustics, audio for TV/film and post production.
Composer, Instrumentation and Full Production at Various local commercial bands
September 1, 2005 - Present
Composition, instrumentation and full production; collaboration with mastering studios.
Original score and production for theatre musical 'Don Juan' at Theatre Parathlasis Thessaloniki
June 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009
Original composition for all parts of the play; vocal teaching for actors; recording production.
Original score and production for theatre musical 'Maitr & Margarita' at Theatre Parathlasis Thessaloniki
June 1, 2007 - September 30, 2007
Original composition for all parts of the play; vocal teaching for actors; recording production.
Vocal & Music Teacher at Theatre Parathlasis Thessaloniki
October 1, 2006 - Present
Vocal and orthophony teaching; basic music knowledge for actors.
Owner / Composer / Director of Photography / Post Producer at RoofTop Advertisement
June 1, 2013 - March 31, 2019
Owner; composer; director of photography and post production for adverts, websites and video content.
Original score for short film 'Garbage'
June 1, 2013 - June 30, 2013
Original score; film awarded by the Hellenic competition of Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki.
Original score and production for short film 'Fear'
April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Original score and production; shown at the Greek Film Fest of Chicago.
Original score for documentary 'Απαλλοτρίωση' (expropriation) at Manos Papadakis
November 1, 2011 - February 29, 2012
Music composition and production; featured at the 14th Documentary Festival of Thessaloniki; ERT3 TV award.
Head of Music Technology & Sound Engineering faculty at IEK Delta Private College
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2014
Head of department; responsible for 105 students yearly; taught dissertation projects, mixing, acoustics and post production.
Composer, Instrumentation and Full Production at Various local commercial bands
September 1, 2005 - Present
Composition and full production; collaboration with local bands and mastering studios.
Music and theatre composer for 'Oidipous Turannos' at Theatre Arcadia Thessaloniki
May 1, 2005 - August 31, 2005
Original music composition for the play; vocal teaching; recording production.
Music and theatre composer for 'Don Juan' (alternative entry for completeness) at Theatre Parathlasis Thessaloniki
June 1, 2005 - October 31, 2005
Original music composition and production for a theatre piece; vocal coaching.
Military service at Greek Air Force
September 1, 2003 - Present
Military service period.
Library Assistant at Middlesex University Library
April 1, 2001 - June 30, 2001
Library assistant duties.
Piano and Composition Lesson (private tuition)
September 1, 2000 - April 30, 2001
Private tuition in piano, composition and instrumentation/orchestration.

Education

Apple Logic Pro Certified Trainer at London
April 9, 2010 - April 17, 2026
MA in Music Composition (Instrumental & Vocal) at City University London
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
BA (Hons) Music at Middlesex University London
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
Annual course in Biological Science at University of Florence
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
High School Graduation at 13th Lyceum Thessaloniki
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996
Piano education, Classical Harmony, History of Music at New Conservatoire of Thessaloniki
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1996
Private Piano Lessons at Private
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

Apple Logic Pro Certified Trainer
April 9, 2010 - April 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other