Leonidas Kavakos

Leonidas Kavakos (born 1967) is a Greek violinist, composer and conductor.

Overview

Born at Athens in 1967.

In detail

Leonidas Kavakos studied at Hellenic Conservatory and Indiana University Bloomington. training under Josef Gingold and Stelios Kafandaris is recorded. the recorded working language is Modern Greek.

The field of work recorded is music, conducting and violin performance. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Positions recorded include Member of the Athens Academy.

Distinctions recorded are Léonie Sonning Music Prize, Leonardo da Vinci International Art Award, Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year and Gold Medal of Hellenic Parliament.

Sources

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