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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