JR Partners with Greek Baritone Georgios Iatrou for Performance at Hamburg State Opera

Jan 30

Hamburg, Germany, 30/1/2024 - JR, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with acclaimed Greek baritone, Georgios Iatrou, for his upcoming star-studded performance at the Hamburg State Opera. Georgios Iatrou will captivate audiences with his portrayal of Demodoccus in John Neumeir's "Odyssey," a composition by esteemed Greek composer George Kouroupos, commissioned exclusively for the Hamburg State Opera.

Georgios Iatrou's portrayal of Demodoccus in "Odyssey" promises to be a fascinating experience, showcasing his exceptional vocal range and profound interpretation of the character.

JR, known for its commitment to promoting and nurturing talent in the performing arts, is excited about this collaboration with Georgios Iatrou. The partnership represents a shared commitment to artistic excellence and the promotion of cultural diversity in the world of opera.

The performance of "Odyssey" with Georgios Iatrou in the role of Demodoccus will take place on February 28th at the Hamburg State Opera. This collaboration between JR and Georgios Iatrou promises to be an extraordinary experience, combining world-class talent with a unique composition that celebrates the richness of Greek opera.

For more information about the performance and ticket details, please visit https://www.staatsoper-hamburg.de/en/schedule/event.php?AuffNr=212733

About Georgios Iatrou:

Greek baritone, he studied at the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki, his hometown, at the Cologne University of Music and at the Robert Schumann School of Music in Düsseldorf. He has cooperated with the operas in Dublin, Cologne, Bonn, Dortmund, Aachen, Avignon, Saint-Étienne, Fribourg, Montepulciano and Thessaloniki, and since 2015 he has been a member of the Aalto Theatre in Essen, Germany. He has performed roles such as Figaro (Il barbiere di Siviglia), Valentine (Faust), Guglielmo (Così fan tutte), Marcello and Schaunard (La bohème), Gabriel von Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus). He participated in the Young Artists Festival in Bayreuth, Germany, and won first prize at the Schmolz und Bickenbach Competition (Düsseldorf), third and Βest performance award at the International Competition Riccardo Zandonai (Riva), a Lieder award at the Coop Music Awards (Milan), as well as an audience award in the Young Voices International Competition (Luxembourg). He has recorded the CD Recital (Mahler and Strauss’ songs), songs by Hanns Eisler (WDR) and participated in the Jubiläums-CD für die Staatskanzlei with Schumann’s songs.

Learn more at: georgios-iatrou.com

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