ABOUT
Ellada – Angelina Pavlou is a Greek pianist currently based in Vienna, Austria.
Ellada Pavlou was born in Xanthi, Greece in 1995. She started piano lessons at the age of five under the guidance of Giannoula Papazoglou. She graduated from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London in 2019 with a BMus in Performance studying with Gabrielle Baldocci. At Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester she pursued her Master’s Degree (MMus in Performance) in 2021 and Artist’s Diploma in 2022 with distinctions, studying with scholarships by Niarchos Foundation and RNCM under Murray McLachlan. Currently, she is under the tutelage of Herbert Rüdisser.
During her studies, Ellada had masterclasses and lessons with Giorgia Alessandra Brustia, Nikolai Demidenko, Peter Donohoe, Barry Douglas, Margaret Fingerhut, Stephen Hough, Leon McCawley, Hamish Milne, Pascal Nemirovski, Ilya Poletaev, Pascal Roge, Jerome Rose, Martino Tirimo and Vassilis Varvaressos. She has won awards and prizes in several piano competitions including 1st prize and a scholarship at Kozani International Music Festival 2014, 2nd prize at the 4th Pan-Hellenic Competition Maria Cherogiorgou-Sigara 2012. She was a finalist in the 2017 intercollegiate John Longmire Beethoven Piano Competition. Ellada received the 3rd prize at Semi-Annual Philadelphia International Music Festival and a scholarship to the 2022 Philadelphia International Music Festival.
Ellada currently is a staff member at the International Christian School Vienna, with occasional teaching and vocal accompaniment commitments. Ellada is an active soloist and a dedicated chamber musician. She recently performed at Maison Heinrich Heine in Paris and at MdW in Vienna with the flutist Vanessa Gasser – including works by Schubert, Poulenc and Reinecke. She regularly performs with soprano Eleni Charalambous including recent concerts in Rome, Vienna and Lower Austria. Together with Christos Fountos, they formed duo “Haliotis” performing repertoire for piano 4-hands and two pianos around the UK. Her interest in new music led her to collaborate with the composer Athanasia Kontou (Greece), including the premiere and recording of her work “After the Sundown”, the composer Philipp-Manuel Gutmann (Austria), whose work “ Memento” she premiered in Paris, and the composer Thomas Aitken (Scotland) for his work “Spatter” for 2 pianos – 4 pianists with an upcoming premiere of the work in Vienna, June 2024.
Her performances inter alia, include the Athens Concert Hall, the ‘Musical Odyssey,’ Festival in Nafplio and Manos Hadjidakis’ house in Xanthi, Greece; the “Giovani in Musica” Festival in Grosseto, Teatro di Marcello in Rome, Monteverdi Conservatory in Bolzano, Italy; the Bridgewater Hall, the Chetham’s School of Music, the Old Royal Naval College Chapel, the Jacqueline du Pre Music Building in Oxford, the Royal Academy of Arts, and the Pushkin House, UK and the Paderewski Music School in Tarnòw, Poland. Her latest performances took place at Maison Heinrich Heine (German House) in Paris, Ehrbar Saal in Vienna and with the soprano Eleni Charalambous in Austria and Italy.
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Past Events
Clarinetists: Clarice Wing-Yin Pang, Johanna Leung Felix Mendelssohn Concert Piece No.2 in D minor, Op.114 for two clarinets and piano Witold Lutosławski Dance Preludes for clarinet and piano Johannes Brahms Sonata for clarinet and piano Op120. No.2, I. Allegro amabile Dmitri Shostakovich Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano, transcription for 2 clarinets and piano
J.P.Rameau “Le Rappel des Oiseaux” M.Ravel Miroirs G.Konstantinidis “22 Chants et Danses du Dodecanese” Auswahl S.Gubaidulina Chaconne S.Rachmaninov Etude Tableau op.39 no.2 A.Scriabin Sonata no.4 in F-sharp major, op.30 Abendkonzert mit der Sopranistin Eleni Charalambous und der Pianistin Ellada Pavlou. Beliebtes und weniger Bekanntes aus Frankreich, Italien und Griechenland des späten19. und 20. Jahrhunderts. Programme: G.Puccini, La Bohème, “Mi chiamano Mimì” F. Cilea Adriana Lecouvreur “Io son l’umile ancella” O. Respighi, Notturno F.P. Tosti Sogno A. Scriabin, Preludes op.37 no.1 -3 für Klavier J. Massenet, Manon, “Allons, il le faut… Adieu notre petite table” L. Delibes, Les filles de Cadix PAUSE F. Poulenc, Improvisation no.15, Hommage à Edith Piaf M.Hadjidakis, I am a cloud M.Hadjidakis, A sailor high up on the moon G. Konstantinides, 22 Lieder und Tänze aus Dodecanese – Auswahl M. Hatzidakis, Let’s take a walk to the moon M.Souyioul, Ι wish you could come for a night Mehr zu den Sopranistin: https://elenisoprano.com Abendkonzert mit der Sopranistin Eleni Charalambous und der Pianistin Ellada Pavlou. Beliebtes und weniger Bekanntes aus Frankreich, Italien und Griechenland des späten19. und 20. Jahrhunderts. Programme: G. Puccini, La Bohème, “Mi chiamano Mimì” F. Cilea Adriana Lecouvreur “Io son l’umile ancella” A. Scriabin, Preludes für Klavier, Auswahl J. Massenet, Manon, “Allons, il le faut… Adieu notre petite table” L. Delibes, Les filles de Cadix F. Poulenc, Improvisation no.15, Hommage à Edith Piaf M.Hadjidakis, I am a cloud G. Konstantinides, 22 Lieder und Tanzen aus Dodecanese – Auswahl M. Souyioul, Ι wish you could come for a night M. Hatzidakis, Let’s take a walk to the moon Mehr zu den Sopranistin: https://elenisoprano.com
PERFORMANCES
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MAY 2016
APR 2012
Hellenic Foundation, Paris (FR)
Amphitheâtre Richelieu Sorbonne University, Paris (FR)
Volkhaus, st.Leonard am Forst (AT)
Volkhaus, st.Leonard am Forst (AT)
st.Mary in the Baum, Rochdale (UK)
st.Mary in the Baum, Rochdale (UK)
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (UK)
Forsyth Piano Showroom, Manchester (UK)
Teatro di Marcello, Rome (IT)
Pushkin House, London (UK)
Teatro di Marcello, Rome (IT)
Sala Michelangelo, Bolzano (IT)
Hellenic Centre, London (UK)
Giovani in Musica, Grosseto (IT)
Trinity Laban Conservatoire, London (UK)
Polish Heart Club, London (UK)
Peacock Room, Trinity Laban, London (UK)
Chapel in Old Royal Naval College, London (UK)
Hadjidakis House, Xanthi (GR)
Jacqueline du Pres, Oxford (UK)
Megaron Mousikis, Athens (GR)
I believe first and foremost in teaching my students to become well-rounded musicians and individuals which is why I design my lessons individually for each student. This is exactly what I love about my work. Everyone brings something different to the table with their own interests, strengths and talents. It is important to me that music can become a personal expression that fits the person making it.
My experience includes time as a teaching assistant and accompanist for the Animate Project Orchestra, leading music workshops for classes in Key Stage 2 at schools of Greenwich, London, being a teaching assistant at the summer music school organised by Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and accompanying a musical production with the students of st.Bede’s College in Manchester. Working as a private teacher for 7 years, I learned the importance of adapting to every student’s individual goals and needs. My students have varied from 4-year-old beginners to adults wanting to pick up a hobby. While I teach in line with the ABRSM and Trinity exams (UK), I believe it is imperative to look beyond these systems and encourage students to explore other musical paths that will stimulate them both musically and creatively as people. I incorporate Suzuki and Kodály methods into my teaching, as well as analysis, theory, composition and aural work which I try to tailor for particular student’s needs.
I have an extended experience teaching piano, kids of an early age, youngest 3.5 years old, in which I have developed a different approach. My time as a piano accompanist for a Nursery school in Manchester helped me develop teaching techniques for kids as young as 2.5 years. Here kids learn about music, rhythm, they can explore different sounds and all this happens through games and activities that stimulate their interest and make them have fun but at the same time learn the fundamentals of the music world and build strong basis for their music/instrument journey.
I am also able to help students who might struggle with performance anxiety; the significance of performing with a healthy mind and body holds great importance for me with my students. For 4 years I was an employee of MENCAP and worked with people suffering from developmental disorders and mental illness problems. This enabled me to focus on a person’s unique needs and development.
Currently I offer lessons at my studio in Vienna and online. For inquiries write me on the Contact page.
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A true virtuoso
Angelina delivered a breathtaking performance, effortlessly navigating intricate compositions with precision and imbuing each note with emotion. Their versatile repertoire and engaging stage presence created a captivating experience. A true virtuoso, Angelina Pavlou is a must-see for anyone seeking a profound and memorable musical journey.