I am Fenia Christou, a passionate musician, composer, vocalist, and pianist originally from Thessaloniki, Greece. I love setting poetry to music, performing, and improvising, and I have been fortunate to collaborate with many cultural institutions such as the Onassis Cultural Centre and the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation. One of my career highlights was composing and performing music for poetry at the Delphi Music Festival in 2018. I also create unique musical-poet performances and music installations inspired by renowned Greek poets. My debut album El3ven has received positive critiques, and I continue to create and share my music with a growing audience.

Fenia Christou

I am Fenia Christou, a passionate musician, composer, vocalist, and pianist originally from Thessaloniki, Greece. I love setting poetry to music, performing, and improvising, and I have been fortunate to collaborate with many cultural institutions such as the Onassis Cultural Centre and the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation. One of my career highlights was composing and performing music for poetry at the Delphi Music Festival in 2018. I also create unique musical-poet performances and music installations inspired by renowned Greek poets. My debut album El3ven has received positive critiques, and I continue to create and share my music with a growing audience.

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I am Fenia Christou, a passionate musician, composer, vocalist, and pianist originally from Thessaloniki, Greece. I love setting poetry to music, performing, and improvising, and I have been fortunate to collaborate with many cultural institutions such as the Onassis Cultural Centre and the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation.
One of my career highlights was composing and performing music for poetry at the Delphi Music Festival in 2018. I also create unique musical-poet performances and music installations inspired by renowned Greek poets. My debut album El3ven has received positive critiques, and I continue to create and share my music with a growing audience.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer - vocalist at Delphi Music Festival
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Composed and performed music for poems by famous Greek poet Angelos Sikelianos during the 2018 Delphi Music Festival.
Composer and Performer at Hellenic Ministry of Culture and National Theatre of Northern Greece
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Created and presented the musical-poet performance "In the poet’s dreams" based on poetry by Kostis Palamas, Angelos Sikelianos, and Napoleon Lapathiotis. The project included original music and was released in December 2024.
Composer and Music Producer at Onassis Stage Foundation
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Awarded First composing prize at Onassis Stage Foundation Contest in 2014; collaborated with renowned Greek composer Dimitris Papadimitriou as leader of the critics. Created song included on debut album El3ven.
Musician - Composer - Vocalist - Pianist at Various Cultural Institutions in Greece
January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2024
Composed music and songs for theatrical and musical-poet performances. Collaborated with institutions such as the Onassis Cultural Centre and the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation. Created and performed music for Greek poetry at prominent events including the Delphi Music Festival and developed music installations based on poetry by famous Greek poets. Released a debut album "El3ven" and several independent singles, receiving awards and critical acclaim.

Education

Degree in Counterpoint at Municipal Conservatory of Piraeus, Greece
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Degree in Harmony at Practeon Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Greece
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Degree in Counterpoint at Municipal Conservatory of Piraeus, Greece
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Degree in Harmony at Practeon Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Greece
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Workshop on The Science of the Voice by Phonoquest
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Annual Workshop in Contemporary Composition and Electronic Music
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Workshop on The Science of the Voice by Phonoquest
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Annual Workshop in Contemporary Composition and Electronic Music
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services