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Michalis Economou

Michalis Economou Conductor

Michalis Economou —

Michalis Economou is one of the most promising conductors and composers of his generation, a significant figure of the Greek musical scene. He is former Music Director of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, Music Director of the Orchestra of Colours, Chief Conductor of the Athens Municipality Symphony Orchestra, and has just signed a contract for the annual Placido Domingo’s Operalia Competition winner’s gala in various countries. He is also the Chairman of the Music Department at Athens Technical University since 2004.
As a composer, he is winner of eleven national and international competitions, including the ALEA III International Composition Competition and the Dimitris Mitropoulos International Composition Competition. His works have been performed all over the world and he has been commissioned to compose music for Carnegie Hall and among other venues for the Athens Megaron Hall.

He is also an active Artist of the recently founded organization EMMA for Peace (Euro Mediterranean Music Academy) under the honorary presidency of Riccardo Muti, founded by cultural entrepreneur Paolo Petrocelli.

Since 2012 Michalis Economou is represented internationally by IMG Artists.

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