The voices, the sounds, the stories behind the scene.
Meet the artists participating in this year's festival. From established musicians to new voices on the contemporary scene, they all bring something unique to Aegina.
Dora Bakopoulou
Dora Bakopoulou
Distinguished Greek pianist with international awards and collaborations with leading artists such as Menuhin and Hadjidakis. Founder and artistic director of the Aegina International Music Festival. Awarded by the Academy of Athens and the President of the Republic for her overall contribution to music.
Manolis Mitsias
Manolis Mitsias
Emblematic Greek singer of the artisanal-folk genres with a career from 1969 until today. He has collaborated with leading Greek composers such as Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadjidakis and Stavros Xarchakos, and has given concerts in Greece and major stages abroad.
Theodora Baka
Theodora Baka
He is a mezzo-soprano with an international presence in opera, spoken word and early music. He has performed on leading stages and festivals in Europe, the USA and Asia. He teaches singing at the Ionian University and the Athens Conservatory.
Vasiliki Karagianni
Vasiliki Karagianni
Internationally acclaimed soprano coloratura with performances in leading lyric theatres such as La Scala di Milano and Covent Garden. A regular member of the National Opera, she has been distinguished for her performances in iconic roles in the repertoire. Award-winning in Greece and abroad, with participations in international productions and galas.
Elena Hounta
Elena Hounta
Pianist, composer and director of musical theatre with over 200 performances in recitals and chamber music. She is a collaborator of the National Theatre and the Moraitis School, with a rich oeuvre in musicals and children's music. She is co-artistic director of the Aegina Music Festival.
Nikos Mandylas
Nikos Mandylas
Violinist with studies in London and Stuttgart, top A' in the first violins of the Athens State Orchestra. He has performed as a soloist and in chamber music ensembles in Greece and Europe. He teaches violin and viola at leading conservatories and universities, with his students winning distinctions.
Crystalia Gaitanou
Crystalia Gaitanou
Violinist and violinist with studies in Paris and New York, member of the Orchestra of the Greek National Opera. She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in festivals and orchestras internationally. He teaches viola and chamber music at the Conservatory of Music Horizons.
Apostle Palios
Apostle Palios
Internationally acclaimed Greek pianist with performances in top venues such as the Philharmonie Berlin and Carnegie Hall. He has been awarded in international competitions and honoured by the Athens Academy. He teaches at the Universities of Macedonia and Athens and collaborates with major orchestras and festivals.
Katerina Hadjinicolaou
Katerina Hadjinicolaou
Multi-award-winning violinist with performances at venues such as Carnegie Hall and Philharmonie Köln. She has been honoured in international competitions and has been a sixth violinist with major European orchestras. Since 2023 she has been the top Bb violinist with the Athens State Orchestra.
Christopher Miroshnikov
Christopher Miroshnikov
Multi-award winning cellist and ECHO "Rising Star", with performances in top venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Concertgebouw. He has worked with internationally renowned conductors and orchestras in Europe, Asia and America. He is a regular soloist at major festivals and a guest teacher at international academies.
Antonis Mandylas
Antonis Mandylas
Young violinist with distinctions in national competitions and participations in international chamber music festivals. Student of important violinists and future student of the Basel Music Academy in the class of Leonidas Kavakos. He has already performed in important music venues in Greece.
Evelyne Antemisari
Evelyne Antemisari
A young pianist and composer, she is studying on a full scholarship at the Royal College of Music in London. She has won prizes in national and international competitions, and is active in concerts and music academies. She is also active in environmental issues as a member of HELMEPA.
Eleni Voudouraki
Eleni Voudouraki
A mezzo-soprano with international studies and appearances in operas in the UK, Germany and Austria. A regular collaborator with the Greek National Opera, she has starred in iconic roles and contemporary Greek productions. She has sung alongside leading artists such as José Cura.
Sofia Tamvakopoulou
Sofia Tamvakopoulou
Pianist with international studies and constant collaborator of the National Opera as a musical advisor and preparator. She has performed as a soloist and accompanist at major festivals and stages, collaborating with leading conductors and artists. She is actively involved in concerts of scholarly and devotional music.
White Cardadine
White Cardadine
A pianist with international studies and awards, he has performed in festivals and halls in Europe, America and Asia. He collaborates with important musicians and composers, presenting first performances of works. She teaches piano at the Athens Conservatory and the Athenaeum and gives seminars in Greece and abroad.
Konstantinos Panagiotidis
Konstantinos Panagiotidis
Violinist with international studies and performances in leading halls such as Carnegie Hall and the Concertgebouw. Founding member of ERGON Ensemble and Tetraktys Quartet, he collaborates with major Greek and international orchestras. Since 2017 he has been a Principal A in the Orchestra of the Greek National Opera Orchestra.
Angelos Liakakis
Angelos Liakakis
Leading cellist of the Athens State Orchestra with international studies and numerous appearances as a soloist and in chamber music ensembles. He has collaborated with major orchestras and festivals, and teaches cello and chamber music at conservatories and academies. He is an active performer of contemporary Greek composers.
George Mandylas
George Mandylas
Top First and Deputy Principal Conductor of the Athens State Orchestra with international studies and distinctions in London and Stuttgart. He has performed as a soloist and in chamber music ensembles in Greece and Germany. He teaches violin at the Conservatory of Music Horizons and participates in leading Greek ensembles.
Yannis Petrakis
Yannis Petrakis
Internationally trained violinist and founder of the award-winning Evenos String Quartet, with performances in Europe, America and Asia. He collaborates as a soloist and concertino with major orchestras and teaches young musicians in Crete and in international seminars. Since 2024 he is a permanent member of the Athens State Orchestra.
Antilochus Tranos
Antilochus Tranos
Violinist with a long-standing presence in the Athens State Orchestra and founding member of important Greek music ensembles. He has participated in concerts and recordings with the Quattro Elementi and Aenon quartets in Greece and abroad. He holds a degree in Musicology from the University of Athens.
Asterios Pouftis
Asterios Pouftis
He is a leading Bb cellist of the Athens State Orchestra and holds a Master's degree from the Guildhall in London. He has performed as a soloist and in chamber music ensembles in Greece and abroad. He teaches cello at the National Conservatory of Cholargos and participates in various musical ensembles.
Poppy Malapanis
Poppy Malapanis
Pianist with studies in Greece and Germany, with active participation in recitals and chamber music. Since 2021 she is the production manager of the Aegina International Music Festival and teaches piano at the Philippos Nakas Conservatory. Active in contemporary culture activities and educational programs for young people.
Elias Sdoukos
Elias Sdoukos
Violinist and violinist with international studies and performances in Europe, Africa and Australia, first leader in the Orchestra of the Greek National Opera. He has been distinguished for his performances in classical and contemporary repertoire. He teaches viola at leading conservatories in Athens.
Marina Iliadou
Marina Iliadou
Violinist with studies at the Conservatorium Maastricht and active participation in international youth orchestras and chamber music ensembles. A founding member of Trio Fortuna and concertmaster of the Underground Youth Orchestra, he has performed on major stages in Europe. Active in orchestral and educational projects in Greece and abroad.
Mateo Sestani
Mateo Sestani
Young cellist and member of the State Orchestra of Thessaloniki, with international appearances as a soloist and leading soloist in youth orchestras. A founding member of Trio Fortuna, he has participated in major festivals and collaborated with distinguished conductors and soloists in Greece and abroad.
Apostolia Anastasiou
Apostolia Anastasiou
Pianist and accompanist with studies at the Ionian University and the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki, active in concerts and seminars in Greece and abroad. She collaborates with renowned musicians and teaches piano in music schools and conservatories. Awarded in Greek and international competitions, specializing in chamber music.
Hercules Zakka
Hercules Zakka
Musician and virtuoso in traditional and folk strings, with a long career on stage and collaborations with leading artists such as Stavros Xarchakos. In 2024, he released his solo album "Σtou Erotas Ta Wemata".
Achilleas Gustor
Achilleas Gustor
Pianist, composer and arranger with an international presence and collaborations with important musical ensembles and artists. He has been a member of the CEMC and has performed his works in Europe, Japan and the Onassis Cultural Centre.
Fresco Quartet
Fresco Quartet
The members of the FRESCO Quartet were in 2020 during the chamber music at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. The individual personalities, specialties and cultural and root backgrounds of the members complement each other musically to form a texture- and color-rich mural. Tributes to Austrian composers and recordings were followed by performances in various concert halls in Vienna and international tours.
Lucia Loulaki
Lucia Loulaki
Cellist with an international career, soloist with important orchestras such as the CTO and the Orchestra of Colours. She studied with scholarships in Vienna and Italy under Natalia Gutman and has been awarded international prizes. She teaches masterclasses in Athens and has been a member of the Selini Quartet, official cultural ambassador of Austria.
