Grammy nominee and Echo Klassik winner George Petrou, is one of the most distinguished conductors of his generation, with a remarkable international career. He has particular interest in music of the 18th and 19th c. and is currently considered as one of the world's leading Baroque specialists. However, his activity is very wide including music of the 20 c. as well as contemporary.
George Petrou is the artistic director of the renowned Athens based orchestra "Armonia Atenea”, with which he tours and records extensively, performing both on period or modern instruments. Additionally, he has developed a vivid interest in staging opera and musical theater productions and has recently signed several successful productions. <<cut>>
He has been a regular guest of major opera houses including Oper Leipzig, Théâtre de Capitole in Toulouse, Opéra de Strasbourg, Opéra de Nice, Theater an der Wien, Opéra de Lausanne, Korea National Opera, Teatro Petrucelli, Teatro Verdi di Trieste, Théâtre Champs-Elysées, Opéra Royal de Versailles, Stockholm Royal Opera, Greek National Opera, etc. He has performed at major festivals including Salzburg Pfingsfestspiele, BBC Proms, Klara Festival in Brussels, Handel festivals in Halle and Karlsruhe, collaborating with renowned orchestras.
George Petrou has been a very active recording artist, collaborating with major recording companies, including Deutsche Gramophone, DECCA, MDG receiving the highest distinctions from the international press.
He was recently honored as an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London (ARAM) and was awarded the title of "Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" from the French government.