Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra

Among Greece's leading symphonic ensembles, the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra has toured widely and attracted international-caliber soloists. The group has the mission of promoting Greek music but has also performed and recorded music by composers from elsewhere. The Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1959, assuming its current name and status as a government-owned group in 1966. Its founder was composer Solon Michaelides, who also served as its first conductor. He was succeeded by Georgios Thymis, Alkis Baltas, Karolos Trikolidis, Kosmas Galileas, K...