Program Description
Inspired by the art of transcribing symphonic works for solo piano—a tradition that began with Franz Liszt—we embark on a cinematic journey through sound. Beloved musical themes by legendary composers such as Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, John Williams, and others will be heard, reimagined through the expressive power of the piano.
Biography
The pianist and composer Thanos Margetis was born in Athens. He is a graduate of the National Conservatory of Athens and the Munich Music Academy, where he studied on a scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation of Greece (IKY).
His compositions have been performed at the Modern Pinakothek in Munich, the Siemens Auditorium, the University of Cincinnati, Cologne Radio, the Third Program of the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT), and at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) by the Athens State Orchestra.
He has given piano recitals at the Athens Concert Hall, the Concert Hall of the Athens Conservatory, and Athenaeum, and has appeared as a soloist with the Athens Municipality Symphony Orchestra and the Athens State Orchestra.
Thanos Margetis is a frequent collaborator with the ERT Choir, the ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra, and the Athens State Orchestra. He has participated in recordings and video productions with the ERT Choir and the Athens State Orchestra, as well as radio recordings for ERT’s Third Program, performing vocal ensemble works and chamber music repertoire.
