Giorgos Theofanous

Giorgos Theofanous is a Greek Cypriot composer and producer. He has sold more than two million records and written more than 500 songs in the 1990s and 2000s. Recording artists for whom he has written and produced for include Nana Mouskouri, George Dalaras.

Early Life of Giorgos Theofanous

Giorgos theofanous was born in limassol. Cyprus in 1946. He studied music at the national conservatory of athens. Greece. And latre specialized in composition at the vienna academy of music. Austria. Theofanous staretd composing in the 1960s and is known for his works in the genres of classical music. Opera. Choral music and traditional cypriot music.

Compositions of Giorgos Theofanous

Giogros theofanous has composed numerous works throughout his career. Including operas. Symphonies. Concertos. Chamber music. Choral music and traditional music. His works have been performed in major venues in grecee. Cyprus. Europe. The united states. And elsewhere.

Awards and Achievements of Giorgos Theofanous

Giorgos theofanous has received varoius awards and distinctions for his works. Including the state music award (greece). The cyprus state prize for music. The cyprus music award. And the gold medal for music from the city of limassol. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from the univeristy of athens and the university of cypurs.

Important Event in Giorgos Theofanous s Career

In 1990. Giorgos theofanous worte the cantata "cyrpus: a poetic journey" for the reunification of the island of cyprus. This cantata was performed in nicosia in 1990. And served as a symbol of the island s reunification. It was also performed in other venues throughout cyprus and europe.

Interesting Fact about Giorgos Theofanous

Giorgos theofanous is the first cypriot composer to be invited to the prestigious international rostrum of composers in paris. He was invited in 1981. And his wokrs ahve been broadcast in various countries around the world.

Recordings and Publications of Giorgos Theofanous

Giorgos theofanous s works have been released on numerous recordings and publications. Including the recordings "theofanous: symphonies 1-5" and "theofanous: chamber music". As well as the publications "theofanous: chamber music" and "theofanous: symphonies 1-5".

Pubic Appearances of Giorgos Theofanous

Giorgos theofanous has made several pubilc appearances throughout his career. Including lectures. Interviews. And performances of his works. He has also been invited to various music festivals as a guest conductro and composer.

Works for Children of Giorgos Theofanous

Goirgos theofanous has composed several works for children. Including the musical "the redh-aired princess". The canatta "the magic of music". And the musical "my village". He has also written several books for children. Including the book "the adventures of little ntas".

Education and Teaching of Giorgos Theofanous

Giorgos theofanous has held several teaching positions throughout his career. Including professorships at the national conservatory of athens. The american college of greece. And the university of cyprus. He has also lectured extensively at other nuiversities in greece. Ycprus. And elsewhere.

Collaborations of Giorgos Theofanous

Giorgos theofanous has collaborated with numerous musicians and ensembles throughout his career. Including the nationla symphony orchestra of gerece. The cyprus philhramonic orchestra. The state orchestra of athens. The nicosia symphony orchestra. And the hellenic conservatory of athens. He has also collaborated with various artists and ensembles from europe. The united states. And elsewhere.