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This page photos upper left with Philippos Sofianos- promo press photo for "Trojan Women" by Christos Zouliatis.(c) 2007, used by permission. Down left photo by Marie Anne Paraskevas (c) 2005 by permission. Portrait and outdoor photo by Lambros Papanikolatos (c)& (p) P.T. 2009.
This page photos upper left with Philippos Sofianos- promo press photo for "Trojan Women" by Christos Zouliatis.(c) 2007, used by permission. Down left photo by Marie Anne Paraskevas (c) 2005 by permission. Portrait and outdoor photo by Lambros Papanikolatos (c)& (p) P.T. 2009.
Panayotis Terzakis, a versatile vocalist (bass) and performer , was born in Athens, Greece. He holds a B.A. in Music from the American College of Greece (Deree Gollege), and a Diploma in Classical Voice from the Attiko Conservatory of Athens. In August 2003 he earned a Fulbright Scholarship and studied at The Longy School of Music in Cambridge (Boston), from which he received his Master’s degree in Vocal Performance. Since then he has had the chance to perform extensively in the US and he has participated in many performances including Opera, Oratorio and Lieder/Art Song concerts, as well as Jazz, Broadway and Spirituals. On the other hand, he has appeared in theatrical performances and projects of classical and modern repertoire. He has performed in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, New Hampshire, Maine, New York (USA) as well as in Europe. Known for his love and respect for the music of his homeland he gives recitals including music by Greek composers whose works are not well known outside of Greece such as “My Hellenic Soul” (2004) and “Immortality- Greek Songs with the poetry of Nikos Gatsos” which was hosted by the American Repertory Theater. (A.R.T.- 2006). In 2005 he co-founded "Ensemble Trident" which dealt mainly with Byzantine Hymns Greek traditional songs in programs that have his signature concerning the vocal arrangements and direction; they toured in several U.S. -till 2008 that the project was completed-, and have been accepted by the audiences with great enthusiasm. In Europe he very often gives concerts with Gospel&Spirituals and songs from the greater American Songbook with much success bringing a taste of America into the audiences.Panayotis is putting his own mark as an interpreter who respects the roots of each song by keeping the style characteristics and who transubstantiates his life experience into music.A musical ambassador he has performed in English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Russian, and Japanese.
And ,of course, he performs in his native Greek language, bringing Hellenic projects to the audiences outside of Greece in order for them to be introduced to the richness and diversity of the Greek musical world and poetry. His first album "Far Away Land- songs from Greece" (PT9969- September 01,2009) is a result of these appearances.
And ,of course, he performs in his native Greek language, bringing Hellenic projects to the audiences outside of Greece in order for them to be introduced to the richness and diversity of the Greek musical world and poetry. His first album "Far Away Land- songs from Greece" (PT9969- September 01,2009) is a result of these appearances.