SEMINARS

Georgia Michaelides - Soprano

Born in Nicosia, Cyprus. Studied piano and singing at the in Nicosia and Thessaloniki with S. Michaelides and others. Continued studies at the “University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna” with S. Egilsdottir, K. Schmidek, Chr. Moeller and graduated with honours. Awarded the “Onassis Foundation” scholarship for postgraduates and studied with G. Simionato and H. Zadek.         

Gave numerous recitals, concerts with her ensemble “Metamorfon” and other ensembles. Performed as a soloist with orchestras in renowned music halls and festivals in Europe. Took part in anniversary concerts of composers such as Mozart, Schubert, Hindemith, Cl. Schumann, Brahms, F. Mendelssohn, S. Michaelides und R. Strauss and recorded for the radio and TV in Cyprus, Greece, Germany and Austria. Received favourable critic reviews for her outstanding performances. She is professor of voice at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Serves on juries for international voice competitions and regularly gives master classes in Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Italy, Island, Portugal and Spain and Thailand. She is the president of the “Cultural Foundation Solon Michaelides”.

Mikis Michaelides -Violinist, Conductor

Cypriot violinist and conductor. Studied in Nicosia, Thessaloniki, Vienna and London. 

Specialized in chamber music, pedagogic and Barock music. He appeared on radio and television, has given recitals and performed as a soloist with many orchestras. Member of Symphony Orchestras, Barock and chamber orchestras and ensembles. Concertmaster of the “P. Simann Kammerorchester” in Vienna. ‘Durban Symphony Orchestra’, South Africa.

Director: “Youth Symphony Orchestra” and “Pro Musica” chamber orchestra. He taught at the St. Lawrence University of N.Y. (department of Vienna) and at the Anthroposophical School “R. Steiner” in Vienna. He played or conducted in all Europe. Co-leader of the TSSO and member of   competition juries. 2001-2004  Director of the “Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra”. 2000-2016  Director of the Municipal Conservatories of Florina and Ptolemaida, and the “Synchrono Conservatory of Thessaloniki”. Now Director of the “ Pierikon Conservatory”. Director of  many “International Music Seminars”. His pupils win prizes at competitions and play in orchestras in many countries. He published the educational books “I lern to play the violin” for the beginners and “Simple pedagogical lessons” for the strings. The most important are the “Mozart cadenzas for all the violin concertos plus Haydn in G” 2024, and the subscription of the “Scalkotas trumpet concerto for violin and piano” 2025. Publications “F. Nakas”

Anastasia Sorra - Pianist

A certified pianist and graduate of the Department of Music Studies in Athens, Anastasia Sorra combines classical training with contemporary musical expression. With extensive experience in music education, she has taught in schools and conservatories, adapting her teaching approach to each student’s needs.

At the same time, she has collaborated with distinguished artists, participating in concerts and musical ensembles.        

Her artistic journey is defined by creativity and adaptability, with a repertoire ranging from timeless classical works to modern compositions. Balancing technical brilliance with expressive freedom, she continues to explore new musical paths, always seeking to inspire and innovate.


INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASSES

VOCAL/ OPERA/ LIED for singers and pianists

 VIOLIN/ VIOLA/ CHAMBER MUSIC

11 – 14 July, NICOSIA/ 15 – 19 July, LIMASSOL 2025

CONCERT 19 July 19:30, LIMASSOL, CYPRUS

REGISTRATION:

For Registration, please use the registration form.

Dead line: 1st of July

FEES: The Deputy Ministry of Culture is our main sponsor in order to allow us to offer the seminars without fees. We would estimate your contribution to the Foundation, in order to cover all expenses.

PAYMENT- BANK ACCOUNT:

IBAN: CY 8600 2001 9500 0035 7019 8616 65  BIC: BCYPCY2N8

ACCOMOTATION:

Reservations should be made early in order to find suitable accommodation. You can use Booking.com or Airbnb.

CULTURAL FOUNDATION SOLON MICHAELIDES

9, Nafpactos str.  Nicosia, 1055

The “SOLON MICHAELIDES” MUNICIPAL MUSEUM and ARCHIVE
is located at 13, Achaion, Limassol, 3600