Takis Kapogiannis
DOUBLE BASS
Bio
Takis Kapogiannis is the Principal double bass of the Athens State Orchestra since 2000.
He was born in Athens in 1963. He studied double bass in the Orfeio Conservatory of Athens with Panagiotis Kontos, and in the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria with Johannes Auersperg.
After his studies he became a member of the Greek National Opera Orchestra as well as of the Orchestra of Colours with Manos Hadjidakis. He was the Principal double bass of the Camerata Orchestra - Friends of Music Society from its foundation until 2000.
Within his chamber music activities Takis Kapogiannis has collaborated with important musicians from Greece and abroad. As a soloist he has repeatedly performed with the Camerata Orchestra - Friends of Music Society and with the Athens State Orchestra
From 1989 to 2009 he was double bass professor at the Philippos Nakas Concervatory. Since 2009 he teaches at the Athens Conservatory and at the Orpheion Concervatory.
Partnerships with the Athens State Orchestra
Chamber Music Concerts
Musical promenades at the Museums X – Dancing
Mon. 23 April 2018, 17:00
National Archaeological Museum of Athens
Chamber Music Concerts
Musical promenades at the Museums – Death and the Maiden
Mon. 10 December 2018, 20:00
War Museum of Athens
Free entrance.
Chamber Music Concerts
Musical promenades at the Museums XII – Dancing…
Mon. 18 May 2020, 20:00
Technopolis City of Athens
To attend the concert, auditors must purchase a ticket for the entrance to the Museum.
Chamber Music Concerts
10 04 2021 Dancing…
Sat. 10 April 2021, 20:30
The concert is broadcast on Athens State Orchestra’s Facebook profile and YouTube channel.
Technopolis City of Athens
Symphonic Concerts
Athens State Orchestra’s Soloists: A sideways look at Classicism 29.05.2021
Sat. 29 May 2021, 20:30
The concert is broadcasted on Athens State Orchestra’s Facebook profile and YouTube channel
Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Chamber Music Concerts
2022 04 12 Big projects for small ensembles
Tue. 12 April 2022, 20:30
The concert is postponed.
Parnassos Literary Society
Ticket price: 10€ and 5€ (concessions)
Chamber Music Concerts
2023 04 10 In Memoriam
Mon. 10 April 2023, 20:00
BYZANTINE AND CHRISTIAN MUSEUM
Ticket price for the concert and the guided tour: 8€
Concession tickets are valid according to the Museum’s regulations.
The Museum can support at maximum 70 auditors. Thus, it is necessary to reserve a place.
Information and reservations at 2132139507 from 10:00 to 13:00.
Chamber Music Concerts
2024 10 07 Musical promenades: Musical Smyrna: a musical journey into time
Mon. 07 October 2024, 19:30
BASIL & ELISE GOULANDRIS FOUNDATION
Free entrance; electronic reservation is mandatory
Chamber Music Concerts
Musical promenades at the Museums – Climate Changes in Music
Mon. 24 February 2025, 19:30
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Entrance with National Museum of Contemporary Art ticket at 12€ for the general audience and at 8€ for concessions.
Ticket includes the guided tour.