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I’m a multidisciplinary musician and composer with a background in music composition and extensive experience in live performance, film animation scoring, and touring productions. I’ve collaborated with Cirque du Soleil on multiple shows and led ensembles across theaters, cruise ships, and concert stages, bringing melodic storytelling and intricate musical arrangements to life.
I thrive in collaborative environments spanning stage, screen, and interactive media. My work blends composition, performance, and arranging to craft engaging musical narratives that adapt to diverse contexts and audiences.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Work Experience
Music Director/Bandleader at Cirque du Soleil
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2024Music Director/Bandleader for Bazaar, Bigtop World Tour
Pianist at P&O Cruises - Britannia
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Bass/Keyboard II/Assistant Bandleader at Cirque du Soleil
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015Dralion, Arena World Tour
Music Director/Bandleader at Cirque du Soleil
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Banana Shpeel, Beacon Theater, New York
Keyboard player at Cirque du Soleil
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Wintuk, Madison Square Garden, New York
Band leader and composer at the BandA ecLectics
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Composer at Pablo Calvillo (animation)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Topializ
Composer at Private commission
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 20065 songs composed and produced
Composer at Pablo Calvillo (animation)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Chloroplast
Composer at Ming Chang (animation)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005In search of the puppetteer
Composer at Pablo Calvillo (animation)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004El Diablito
Composer/Performer at The Waxen Doll
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Performance Theater, Biennale Athens
Composer at S. Papadiamanti
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Suite in Irony, for piano
Pianist/Composer and Band Leader at BandA ecLectics
January 1, 2007 - PresentPianist/composer and leader
Piano Beginner Books Contributor at Legend Records, Athens
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Pianist at Beantown Swing Orchestra
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Big band, pianist
Pianist at Comedy Theatre Productions
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Pianist
Pianist at Bigmoves
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Musical theatre group, pianist
Keyboard at ALEA III
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Keyboard at Grease and Cats Stage Musicals
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Pianist at Footlight Club
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007The Wizard of Oz
Pianist at Concord Middle School
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Oliver
Teacher/Instructor at G.V. Fakanas Conservatory of Music
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002Performer at Papakyriakou School of Dance
January 1, 2001 - PresentMusic Director at Quincy Dinner Theatre Holiday Show
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009Organist-Director at Union Congregational Church
January 1, 2006 - PresentWollaston, MA
Sound Designer at Topializ
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Sound Designer at "Schlitz n’ Giggles"
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Composer at Orchestral Works of Nikos Themelis
January 1, 2002 - PresentTeaching/Workshop at Grammy Camp
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Film scoring, sequencing
Instructor at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004Harmony/Ear training
Pianist at P&O Cruises Britannia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Piano performance for Britannia cruise ship.
Bass/Keyboard II/Assistant Band Leader at Cirque du Soleil
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015Bass/keyboard II and assistant band leadership for Dralion, Arena World Tour.
Keyboard Player at Cirque du Soleil
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Keyboards for Wintuk, Madison Square Garden, New York.
Band Leader at The Band Aeclectics
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Band leadership and composition work.
Music Director at Union Congregational Church
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Organist-Director for church holiday shows, Wollaston, MA.
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Music Composition at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Architectural Engineering (BA) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Polytechnic School
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2002Classical Piano Performance (Conservatory Diploma) at National Conservatory of Music, Athens
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1999Master in Fine Arts in Music Composition (MFA) at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Architectural Engineering (BA) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Polytechnic School
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2002Classical Piano Performance (Conservatory Diploma) Graduated with Excellence, Grade A at National Conservatory of Music, Athens, Greece
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1999Qualifications
Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Composition competition, Grand Prize
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Eleni Gatzoyiannis scholarship for Graduate studies
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007GWUC Composition Competition, First Prize
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006IKY National Greek Scholarship Foundation for Graduate Studies
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007Award Winner of National Competition National Conservatory of Music, Athens, GREECE
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Lonius Monk International Jazz Composition Competition, Grand Prize
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Eleni Gatzoyiannis Scholarship for Graduate Studies
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007GWUC Composition Competition, First Prize
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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