Leonidas Kavakos

Violinist and conductor of great acclaim

Leonidas Kavakos - Violinist and conductor of great acclaim
Born

October 30th, 1967
57 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Greece

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Born in 1967, a distinguished violinist and conductor, recognized for exceptional interpretations of classical repertoire. Performed globally with prominent orchestras and has a notable discography. Conducted several major orchestras and is celebrated for unique programming and collaborations that blend traditional and contemporary works.

Won the International Paganini Competition in 1985

Performed with the Vienna Philharmonic and Berlin Philharmonic

Recorded acclaimed interpretations of Beethoven and Bach

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