Dimitriοs Kiousopoulos

Journalist, Music Critic

Dimitrios Kiousopoulos is a music critic and journalist. He studied History, Archaeology, and Classical Studies at the University of Athens and the University of Edinburgh, and pursued postgraduate studies in History, focusing on the social history of music and opera, at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, the Berliner Kolleg für Vergleichende Geschichte Europas (BKVGE Freie Universität / Humboldt-Universität) in Berlin, and the European University Institute in Florence.

From Score to Recording: Lavrangas and G.A. Papaioannou at the Academy of Athens

From Score to Recording: Lavrangas and G.A. Papaioannou at the Academy of Athens

Analysis / 15 June, 2026

Anthologizing… Bach at the Meleagris Festival: a triple discussion

Anthologizing… Bach at the Meleagris Festival: a triple discussion

Interviews / 13 June, 2026

Dimitris Soukaras on the world premiere of Leo Brouwer’s “Concerto of Corinth”

Dimitris Soukaras on the world premiere of Leo Brouwer’s “Concerto of Corinth”

Interviews / 1 June, 2026

Dimitra Kotidou and Eleni Voudouraki at Tombazi Estate: in touch with nature and the audience

Dimitra Kotidou and Eleni Voudouraki at Tombazi Estate: in touch with nature and the audience

Interviews / 27 May, 2026

Alissa Margulis & Lily Maisky: We look forward to playing at Meleagris. It sounds like a place where something magical happens.

Alissa Margulis & Lily Maisky: We look forward to playing at Meleagris. It sounds like a place where something magical happens.

Interviews / 10 May, 2026

Interview with George Daskalakis – World Premiere of Theodoros Antoniou’s Caprices for Violin

Interview with George Daskalakis – World Premiere of Theodoros Antoniou’s Caprices for Violin

Interviews / 27 April, 2026

Musical Processes: Composer Vasiliki Legaki explains what the Processes Festival – Spring 2026 is all about

Musical Processes: Composer Vasiliki Legaki explains what the Processes Festival – Spring 2026 is all about

Interviews / 22 April, 2026

Christophoros Mirosnikof: The challenge is not just to play notes, but music!

Christophoros Mirosnikof: The challenge is not just to play notes, but music!

Interviews / 22 April, 2026

Don Ottavio, son morta – Or sai chi l’ onore. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of a historic recording.

Don Ottavio, son morta – Or sai chi l’ onore. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of a historic recording.

Reflections / Musings / 18 April, 2026

Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? – Mendelssohn’s St. Paul at the Athens Conservatoire.

Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? – Mendelssohn’s St. Paul at the Athens Conservatoire.

Analysis / 26 March, 2026

Ioannis Potamousis – From Abu Dhabi to the Meleagris Festival

Ioannis Potamousis – From Abu Dhabi to the Meleagris Festival

Interviews / 16 March, 2026

Dimitris Maramis: The composer of the Greek Tetralogy reintroduces himself

Dimitris Maramis: The composer of the Greek Tetralogy reintroduces himself

Articles / 14 March, 2026

The Meleagris Festival returns. What will we hear this year? Artistic Director Magda Nikolaidou speaks.

The Meleagris Festival returns. What will we hear this year? Artistic Director Magda Nikolaidou speaks.

Articles / 11 March, 2026

From myth to symphony. Mata Katsouli conducts a concert dedicated to women at the Olympia.

From myth to symphony. Mata Katsouli conducts a concert dedicated to women at the Olympia.

Interviews / 9 March, 2026

Is there still time to apply for the Weiblingen Werkstatt? Soprano Elina Santova talks about her experience participating.

Is there still time to apply for the Weiblingen Werkstatt? Soprano Elina Santova talks about her experience participating.

Interviews / 8 March, 2026

Salome in a Christmas guise. A dramatic offering by the Athens State Orchestra.

Salome in a Christmas guise. A dramatic offering by the Athens State Orchestra.

Concert Reviews / 27 February, 2026

“The conductor must facilitate the soloist” – Interview with Vakhtang Kakhidze

“The conductor must facilitate the soloist” – Interview with Vakhtang Kakhidze

Interviews / 19 February, 2026

“Periklis Koukos’ music stands out for its melodiousness.” Mary-Ellen Nesi talks about the tribute to the great Greek composer

“Periklis Koukos’ music stands out for its melodiousness.” Mary-Ellen Nesi talks about the tribute to the great Greek composer

Interviews / 13 February, 2026

Sofia Kyanidou: When we sing in our native language, our soul resonates differently

Sofia Kyanidou: When we sing in our native language, our soul resonates differently

Interviews / 4 February, 2026

Πιανιστικοί συνδιδυασμοί. Μια ονειρική βραδιά στο Κτήμα Μελεαγρίς

Πιανιστικοί συνδιδυασμοί. Μια ονειρική βραδιά στο Κτήμα Μελεαγρίς

Concert Reviews / 1 February, 2026

Conductor Ioannis Poulakis guides us through the Images of Rome

Conductor Ioannis Poulakis guides us through the Images of Rome

Interviews / 15 January, 2026

“I enjoy the Viennese repertoire”: An Interview with Conductor Mirian Khukhunaishvili

“I enjoy the Viennese repertoire”: An Interview with Conductor Mirian Khukhunaishvili

Interviews / 9 January, 2026

Semeli Estate “Nemea Reserve” – Marc-Antoine Charpentier “Messe de minuit pour Noël”

Semeli Estate “Nemea Reserve” – Marc-Antoine Charpentier “Messe de minuit pour Noël”

/ 19 December, 2025

Interview with Nikos Athinaios

Interview with Nikos Athinaios

Interviews / 17 December, 2025

Fourteen-year-old pianist Thodoris Filippopoulos introduces himself

Fourteen-year-old pianist Thodoris Filippopoulos introduces himself

RISING STARS / 12 December, 2025

Interview with conductor Adrien Perruchon

Interview with conductor Adrien Perruchon

Interviews / 11 December, 2025

Franz Berwald’s 3rd Symphony with the Philharmonia Orchestra of Athens

Franz Berwald’s 3rd Symphony with the Philharmonia Orchestra of Athens

Analysis / 11 December, 2025

Interview with Pianist Theodosia Ntokou

Interview with Pianist Theodosia Ntokou

Interviews / 3 December, 2025

Kalamata International Music Days 2025: Impressions from a truly festive Festival

Kalamata International Music Days 2025: Impressions from a truly festive Festival

Reflections / Musings / 30 November, 2025

Interview with tenor Dimitris Paksoglou

Interview with tenor Dimitris Paksoglou

Interviews / 29 November, 2025

Interview with Iason Marmaras

Interview with Iason Marmaras

Interviews / 28 November, 2025

Meet Flutist Rafaela Kontou

Meet Flutist Rafaela Kontou

RISING STARS / 27 November, 2025

International Opera Awards 2025: Live Stream from the GNO

International Opera Awards 2025: Live Stream from the GNO

Digital Globetrotter / 12 November, 2025

Interview with Dimitra Kotidou

Interview with Dimitra Kotidou

Interviews / 11 November, 2025

Lydia Iatrakis Introduces Herself

Lydia Iatrakis Introduces Herself

RISING STARS / 29 October, 2025

Nabucco from the Municipal Theatre of Modena

Nabucco from the Municipal Theatre of Modena

Digital Globetrotter / 25 October, 2025

Interview with Roman Simovic

Interview with Roman Simovic

Interviews / 25 October, 2025

ONE VOICE: Four Pianists at Meleagris Farm

ONE VOICE: Four Pianists at Meleagris Farm

Interviews / 11 October, 2025

Meleagris Art Festival: Concerts at the Farm

Meleagris Art Festival: Concerts at the Farm

Analysis / 8 October, 2025

Interview with Thomas Sanderling

Interview with Thomas Sanderling

Interviews / 14 September, 2025

Strings in Motion at the Ancient Theatre of Maroneia

Strings in Motion at the Ancient Theatre of Maroneia

Reflections / Musings / 5 September, 2025

Interview with Jean-Guihen Queyras

Interview with Jean-Guihen Queyras

Interviews / 29 August, 2025

Alexander Wollheim Introduces Himself

Alexander Wollheim Introduces Himself

RISING STARS / 25 August, 2025

Creative Chaos: Danae Dörken on the 11th Molyvos Festival

Creative Chaos: Danae Dörken on the 11th Molyvos Festival

Interviews / 10 August, 2025

The New Cretan Quartet Introduces Itself

The New Cretan Quartet Introduces Itself

RISING STARS / 23 July, 2025

Introducing brothers Euripides and Stavros Samaras

Introducing brothers Euripides and Stavros Samaras

RISING STARS / 2 July, 2025

A Musical Dream under the Acropolis with the Athens State Orchestra

A Musical Dream under the Acropolis with the Athens State Orchestra

Analysis / 27 June, 2025

Violinist Ioannis Nikolis introduces himself

Violinist Ioannis Nikolis introduces himself

RISING STARS / 20 June, 2025

Semeli Estate “Semeli Thea Mantinia” – G.F. Handel “Semele”

Semeli Estate “Semeli Thea Mantinia” – G.F. Handel “Semele”

/ 19 June, 2025

Herbert Blomstedt opens the 35th MVFestival with the NDR Elbphilharmonie

Herbert Blomstedt opens the 35th MVFestival with the NDR Elbphilharmonie

Digital Globetrotter / 13 June, 2025

Léonie Sonning Music Prize: Award Concert for the Danish String Quartet

Léonie Sonning Music Prize: Award Concert for the Danish String Quartet

Digital Globetrotter / 3 June, 2025

80Winery “Dropalia White” – P.I.Tchaikovsky “June”, Barcarolle Op.37 no. 6

80Winery “Dropalia White” – P.I.Tchaikovsky “June”, Barcarolle Op.37 no. 6

/ 1 June, 2025

Thomas Hampson teaches at the Heidelberg Lied Academy.

Thomas Hampson teaches at the Heidelberg Lied Academy.

Digital Globetrotter / 28 May, 2025

Young Musicians in Historic Buildings

Young Musicians in Historic Buildings

Reflections / Musings / 24 May, 2025

Aivalis Winery Four “4” – “Violin Concerto, Op. 61” Ludwig van Beethoven

Aivalis Winery Four “4” – “Violin Concerto, Op. 61” Ludwig van Beethoven

/ 23 May, 2025

Pianist Evangelos Papamanolis introduces himself

Pianist Evangelos Papamanolis introduces himself

RISING STARS / 22 May, 2025

Attila in the Lagoon. On May 20, Giuseppe Verdi’s rare opera returns to Teatro La Fenice.

Attila in the Lagoon. On May 20, Giuseppe Verdi’s rare opera returns to Teatro La Fenice.

Digital Globetrotter / 19 May, 2025

Meet violinist Evangelia Koutsodimou

Meet violinist Evangelia Koutsodimou

RISING STARS / 16 May, 2025

Pianist Lefteris Gavalas introduces himself

Pianist Lefteris Gavalas introduces himself

RISING STARS / 13 May, 2025

Stile Antico 20th Anniversary Gala Concert

Stile Antico 20th Anniversary Gala Concert

Digital Globetrotter / 11 May, 2025

Live broadcast of a concert by the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra under Zoe Zeniodi

Live broadcast of a concert by the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra under Zoe Zeniodi

Digital Globetrotter / 3 May, 2025

Palivou Estate “La vie en rose” – “Le Spectre de la Rose” Carl Maria von Weber & Hector Berlioz

Palivou Estate “La vie en rose” – “Le Spectre de la Rose” Carl Maria von Weber & Hector Berlioz

/ 2 May, 2025

The “Europe Concert” at Teatro Petruzzelli

The “Europe Concert” at Teatro Petruzzelli

Digital Globetrotter / 30 April, 2025

Will the great pianists of tomorrow emerge today?

Will the great pianists of tomorrow emerge today?

Digital Globetrotter / 25 April, 2025

Haritatou Estate Madame H. 2019 – Harilaos Perpessas’s “Christ Symphony”

Haritatou Estate Madame H. 2019 – Harilaos Perpessas’s “Christ Symphony”

/ 19 April, 2025

Jima Winery “Day26 – Dame Rouge IV” – “Les Filles de Cadix” Léo Delibes

Jima Winery “Day26 – Dame Rouge IV” – “Les Filles de Cadix” Léo Delibes

/ 3 April, 2025

Palivou Estate “Ammos Terra Leone 2022” – Arthur Honegger “Pacific 231”

Palivou Estate “Ammos Terra Leone 2022” – Arthur Honegger “Pacific 231”

/ 27 March, 2025

Domaine Costa Lazaridi “Oinotria Gi 2022” – “Fantasy” Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach

Domaine Costa Lazaridi “Oinotria Gi 2022” – “Fantasy” Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach

/ 20 March, 2025

“Agionymo 2020” Lafkiotis Winery – “Violin Concerto in A major” Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

“Agionymo 2020” Lafkiotis Winery – “Violin Concerto in A major” Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

/ 13 March, 2025

Gentilini Eclipse 2020 – “Night of the Mayas” Silvestre Revueltas

Gentilini Eclipse 2020 – “Night of the Mayas” Silvestre Revueltas

/ 6 March, 2025

“Mega Oenos 2020” Skouras Estate – “Grosse Fuge” Ludwig van Beethoven

“Mega Oenos 2020” Skouras Estate – “Grosse Fuge” Ludwig van Beethoven

/ 27 February, 2025

Typaldo 2023 – “The Condemnation of the Klepht” by Pavlos Carrer

Typaldo 2023 – “The Condemnation of the Klepht” by Pavlos Carrer

/ 20 February, 2025

Armakas 2021 – Johannes Brahms “Symphony No.4”

Armakas 2021 – Johannes Brahms “Symphony No.4”

/ 13 February, 2025

Kokotos Estate 2020 – Henry Purcell “Music for a while”

Kokotos Estate 2020 – Henry Purcell “Music for a while”

/ 6 January, 2025