Petros Tabouris is an esteemed Greek musician, composer, and researcher, renowned for his deep exploration and revival of ancient Greek and Byzantine music. Through an extensive career, Tabouris has dedicated himself to the meticulous study and reconstruction of musical traditions dating back to classical antiquity and the Byzantine era, offering modern audiences a window into the sonic landscapes of the past. His works often spotlight rare and ancient instruments, including the kanonaki, lyre, and aulos, and are characterized by their historical fidelity and evocative compositions.

Beyond performance, Tabouris is also a prolific recording artist and has contributed significantly to the preservation of Greek musical heritage. His projects, such as "Pentathlon Echoes: Music of the Ancient Olympics," "Orphic Hymns," and "Musical Instruments in Ancient Greece," showcase his scholarly approach to music-making, blending artistry with academic rigor. The thematic focus of his albums ranges from the ceremonial music of ancient Greek games to the nuanced expressions of Byzantine secular melodies, revealing the complexity and beauty of these long-gone eras. With every composition and performance, Petros Tabouris not only enlightens but also enriches contemporary understanding of the music that once echoed through the halls and amphitheaters of ancient Greece and the Byzantine Empire.

Genres

Ancient Mediterranean

Greek Folk

Related Artists

Petros Tabouris Ensemble

Ludi Scaenici

Panos Stefos

Vaxevaneris Stylianos Hephaestion

Dafni Panourgia

Synaulia

Michael Levy

Athens Byzantine Orchestra

The Mediterranean Soloists

Rafael Pérez Arroyo

Andreas Andriopoulos

Michael Atherton

Latest Release

Eureka: Engineering the Ancient World

Petros Tabouris

Single - Released October 10, 2024