"Music expresses what cannot be said and what is impossible to keep silent about".
- Victor Hugo -
Tübingen, Festsaal der Neuen Aula
January 2024 – Berlin – Staatsoper Unter den Linden
About me
Many years of experience as a conductor and composer, as well as a media & cultural manager.
Co-founder and director of the ensemble for new music "Cornucopia". Former artistic director of the Werkstatt-Orchester Dresden, and the Sinfonietta Bardou.
Chief conductor of the Studentenphilharmonie Tübingen and the Freies Orchester Berlin, State Music Council/Head in Berlin (BDZ)
Lecturer at the University of of the Arts-Berlin.
The Teatro dell'Arte Potsdam Theatre Group.
A few important dates from my life as a musician.
In Thessaloniki
At the University of Music and Performing Künste in Frankfurt am Main. Class: Prof. H. Seidel
With Prof. G. Kahlert, Weimar
At the. Academy of Music "Hanns Eisler", Berlin; Class: Prof. H.-D. Baum
2012 Komische Oper Berlin. 2019 & 2022 State Opera Unter den Linden.
Studentenphilharmonie Tübingen
At the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre
Services
"Conducting is proof that telepathy exists."
- Sergiu Celibidache -
Among other things, preparation for the entrance examination Bachelor/Master and preparation for competitions.
Many years of experience as a cultural manager. Open for new projects.
Artistic Director - State Opera "Unter den Linden", Berlin
I greatly appreciate (Symeon Ioannidis) as a high-class professional. His comprehensive knowledge makes him a great specialist in every area of the repertoire. I highly value him as a high-class professional. His comprehensive knowledge makes him a great specialist in every area of the repertoire.
Conductor & Pianist
In interaction with other musicians, Mr. Ioannidis, with his alert mind and diverse interests, is a highly esteemed personality. He impresses not only as a conductor, but can also uphold his qualities at the piano.
University of Music Berlin
Symeon Ioannidis is an outstanding pianist. Having him as a partner during rehearsals is a pleasure, not only because he plays excellently and apparently knows the entire standard repertoire thoroughly, but also because he shares his knowledge of style, his ability to analyze and interpret music, and conveys it in a variety of ways. He is able to adapt incredibly sensitively to the most varied tasks and handle them creatively, is never content with what he already knows, and is always curious about new things. His enjoyment and precision in discovering and working out an individual interpretation are not only a great help but also exemplary for the students.
Director - Scenic Teaching UdK
During his studies at our university, within the framework of conductor training, Mr. Ioannidis has successfully conducted professional orchestras such as the Neubrandenburg Philharmonic, the Elbland Philharmonic, and the Prussian Chamber Orchestra. He completed his diploma examination with distinction in a public concert of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra at the Konzerthaus Berlin.
University of Music "Hannes Eisler" Berlin
In March 2019, Symeon Ioannidis took over the musical direction of the children's opera Snow White, music by Wolfgang Mitterer based on Engelbert Humperdinck, as well as the revival in November 2019 as part of our LINDEN 21 series for contemporary pieces. Mr. Ioannidis did excellent work as a conductor and as a pianist, his musical performance, flexibility, and preparation with the singers, children's choir, and musicians were outstanding and gave great pleasure to all those involved and in the house. Our encounter was not only artistically but also personally a great enrichment. I can recommend Mr. Ioannidis to any university, orchestra, and theater as a conductor and versatile musician.