The Athens Philharmonic Orchestra is a classical music ensemble based in Athens, Greece. Founded in 1991, the orchestra has become one of the most prominent and respected orchestras in Greece and has gained international recognition for its performances. The Athens Philharmonic Orchestra was founded by conductor and pianist, Byron Fidetzis. Fidetzis had a vision of creating an orchestra that would bring together the best musicians in Greece and provide them with a platform to showcase their talents. He also wanted to create an orchestra that would be accessible to all audiences, regardless of their background or musical knowledge. The orchestra's first performance was in 1991 at the Athens Concert Hall, where they performed Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. The performance was a huge success and marked the beginning of the orchestra's journey to becoming one of the most respected orchestras in Greece. The Athens Philharmonic Orchestra is made up of some of the most talented musicians in Greece, many of whom have won awards and accolades for their performances. The orchestra's main members include the concertmaster, Nikos Tsouchlos, who has been with the orchestra since its inception, and the principal cellist, Dimitris Karagiannakidis, who has won numerous awards for his performances. Over the years, the Athens Philharmonic Orchestra has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in Greece and around the world. They have performed at the Athens Concert Hall, the Megaron Mousikis, the Herod Atticus Theater, and the Epidaurus Theater, among others. They have also performed at international festivals, such as the Edinburgh International Festival and the Festival de Musique de Menton in France. One of the highlights of the Athens Philharmonic Orchestra's performances was their performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2, "Resurrection," in 2013. The performance was conducted by Byron Fidetzis and featured soloists, Eleni Matos and Dora Bakopoulos. The performance was hailed as one of the best performances of the year and received critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. The Athens Philharmonic Orchestra has also won numerous awards for their performances. In 2010, they won the prestigious "Best Orchestra" award at the Greek Music Awards. They have also been nominated for the same award in subsequent years. In addition to their performances, the Athens Philharmonic Orchestra is also committed to promoting classical music to a wider audience. They have launched educational programs for children and young adults, which aim to introduce them to classical music and inspire them to pursue careers in music. Overall, the Athens Philharmonic Orchestra has become one of the most respected and admired orchestras in Greece and has gained international recognition for their performances. With their commitment to excellence and their dedication to promoting classical music, they are sure to continue to inspire audiences for years to come.

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