Leonidas Kavakos

Leonidas Kavakos has reached widespread prominence as both a violinist and conductor. He is also an enthusiastic chamber music player. Kavakos was born in Athens on October 30, 1967. His household was musical, and he took up the violin at five. After showing talent, he was enrolled at the Hellenic Conservatory, studying with Stelios Kafantaris. Kavakos won an Onassis Foundation scholarship, using the proceeds to travel to Indiana University in the U.S. for classes with Josef Gingold. He also regards pianist Ferenc Rados as a mentor and continues to study with him on occasion....