The Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) welcomes for the first time the world-class violinist Leonidas Kavakos in a concert under the baton of Dionysis Grammenos, on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at 20:30, at the “Christos Lambrakis” Hall of Megaron – the Athens Concert Hall. 

Leonidas Kavakos is renowned both for his electrifying performances and for his unwavering dedication to mentoring and supporting young musicians. Together with the multi-awarded cellist Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin, who has an extensive international concert career, they appear as soloists with the GYSO – Youth Orchestra in Residence at Megaron – in the celebrated Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra by Johannes Brahms.

The program also features one of the most popular works of the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák: the Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”, a landmark of the Romantic repertoire and a perfect showcase for the talent and artistry of the outstanding young Greek musicians.

The concert is co-produced by the GYSO and Megaron – the Athens Concert Hall. 

PROGRAM

Johannes Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 102 
Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, “From the New World” 

Leonidas Kavakos | Violin 
Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin | Cello 
Dionysis Grammenos | Conductor