George Ellis

Axion Esti: An Evening of Greek Soul

ChatGPT The Melbourne Recital Centre buzzed with anticipation as the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) hosted the long-awaited concert, "Axion…

8 months ago

GCT celebrates World Photography Day

World Photography Day – a globally recognised celebration of photography and photographic history. We recall some of the best images…

1 year ago

How Anthony Quinn’s ‘Zorba’ Created a Culture

Speaking on the latest episode of the Ouzo Talk Podcast, Sydney University’s Sir Nicholas Laurantos Chair in Byzantine and Modern…

2 years ago

Miki Theodorakis Tribute Concert at City Recital Hall a resounding success

More than 1000 people filled the spectacular City Recital Hall in Sydney on Sunday 15 May for the Mikis Theodorakis:…

3 years ago

Conductor George Ellis’ Olympic Glory

For Greek-Australian conductor and composer, George Ellis, there aren’t too many accomplishments that come close to plying his trade at…

3 years ago

AUSTRALIA: Concert in honour of the life and work of Mikis Theodorakis

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW is presenting a concert in honour of Mikis Theodorakis titled: MIKIS THEODORAKIS 1925-2021 THE…

3 years ago

Bouzouki Extraordinaire. Bouzouki on Fire. The Legendary Thanasis Pylarinos.

A professional musician from the tender age of just 14 attending school by day and performing gigs by night, Thanasis…

3 years ago

Jawbone: The Provocative One Man Show by Alex Lykos

Written and performed by Alex Lykos, with original music composed by award-winning George Ellis, Jawbone is a bold, dark comedy…

4 years ago

A Concert for the Ages

To call this concert a huge success would be nothing short of an understatement. The highly acclaimed and globally revered…

4 years ago

Musician, singer, songwriter George Karantonis: The remarkable story of Australia's Greek Son

Completely self taught, musician and songwriter George Karantonis composed his first song at age 7, penning the poignant lyrics; "Xenos…

4 years ago

Australia - Celebrating 200 years of Greek Independence with Dimitris Basis

To mark the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the Greek War of Independence, the Greek Community of NSW are presenting…

4 years ago

History made at Sydney Town Hall with full length Hymn to Liberty performed for first time in Australia

The full Greek National anthem, Hymn to Liberty, 158 stanzas long, was performed live for the first time in Australian…

4 years ago

Tribute to Mikis Theodorakis' 95th birthday to take place in Sydney

Two great singers, Maria Farantouri from Greece and the Israeli tenor Assaf Kacholi, are appearing together on stage for the…

5 years ago

Fabulous finale to Greek Festival of Sydney, with outstanding tribute to Mikis Theodorakis

Another successful Greek Festival of Sydney came to an end last Friday, May 24, as the 2019 event closed with…

6 years ago

Music of Greece's greatest composer Mikis Theodorakis is coming to Sydney

Mikis Theodorakis is regarded as the greatest orchestral and choral composer in Greek history, having written over 1000 songs including…

6 years ago

Kafedaki with George Ellis

George Ellis is one of Australia’s most talented conductors, composers and orchestrators. His extensive academic training in conducting, composition and arranging,…

8 years ago