Hi! I’m Helena from Thessaloniki, Greece. My life in music began at a young age at the piano. Today, I am a Music Educator specialising in Classical & Contemporary Piano and Music Theory.
Academic & Musical Background
I hold a Piano Soloist’s Diploma and a Composition Diploma from the Central Conservatory of Thessaloniki.
My academic journey includes specialised degrees in: Harmony, Counterpoint, Fugue, Band Conducting and Orchestration and School Choral Conducting.
Furthermore, I spent over eight years studying contemporary piano styles, including Jazz, Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Latin.
Beyond my musical studies, I graduated from the University of Macedonia with a degree in Economics and Social Studies. I also hold a certification in Business Intelligence and Business Analytics, from the University of Athens (EKPA).
I believe that a teacher’s education never truly ends. Therefore, I’ve attended numerous workshops, webinars, masterclasses in music technology, piano & music pedagogy, composition, conducting, music therapy. Furthermore, I became a Level 1 Kids Yoga Instructor as part of a more holistic educational approach.
I created this website primarily for my students. I want them to have access to the theoretical level of their studies at any time. However, I also welcome every music lover here.
I hope this site supports you in your musical journey or your music education. My goal is for you to find useful information that helps you appreciate the beauty of music.
Composition Diploma Portfolio
1. Ophelia: Lied for Soprano and Piano
- Based on the poetry of Arthur Rimbaud
2. Variations for Piano on a Theme: Lullaby (Νανούρισμα)
- Based on a traditional Griko (Greek-speaking Southern Italy) folk tune
3. String Quartet: “Les Nuages” (The Clouds-Τα Σύννεφα)
- I. Cumulus (Σωρείτες)
- II. Stratus (Στρώματα)
- III. Cirrus (Θύσανοι)
4. “If I Had Two Transparent Wings” (Να ‘χα δυο διάφανα φτερά)
- For Choir and Orchestra based on the poetry of Napoleon Lapathiotis
5. Piano Sonata in A Minor
6. Harlequin’s Carnival (Το Καρναβάλι του Αρλεκίνου)
- Symphonic Poem inspired by the painting by Joan Miró
7. The Suppliants (Ικέτιδες): Opera
- Overture and Scene 1 based on the tragedy by Aeschylus
Compulsory Works (Επιβεβλημένα)
These are the works required by the conservatory/university curriculum.
1. Variations and Fugue on a Traditional Theme
2. “The Little Moon Tonight” (Το φεγγαράκι απόψε)
- For Four-Part Choir and Orchestra based on the poetry of Kostas Karyotakis
Piano Diploma Recital
I. Baroque Era
- J.S. Bach: Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971
II. Classical Period
- L. van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
III. Romantic Period
- Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
IV. 20th Century & Contemporary
- George Gershwin: Three Preludes
I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso (B-flat major)
II. Andante con moto e poco rubato (C-sharp minor)
III. Agitato (E-flat minor) - Manos Hadjidakis: Nychtose Horis Feggari (The Moonless Night)
From the Ballet Suite: “Six Popular Paintings” (Έξι Λαϊκές Ζωγραφιές), Op. 5
V. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22
VI. Additional Works (Extra)
- Alexander Scriabin: Impromptu in B-flat minor, Op. 12, No. 2
Piano Degree Recital
(Professional Certificate / Grade 8+Equivalence)
I. Baroque Period
- J.S. Bach: Prelude & Fugue No. 5 in D major, BWV 850
- D. Scarlatti: Sonata No. 46 in A minor, K. 149
II. Classical Period
- L. van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1
- W.A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K. 453
III. Romantic Period
- Frédéric Chopin: Etude Op. 10, No. 12 in C minor (“Revolutionary”)
- Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. posth.
IV. 20th Century & Contemporary
- Manos Hadjidakis: Ionian Suite (Ιονική Σουίτα), Op. 7
No. 4: Tragoudi (Song) & No. 5: Dance (Choros – Toccata) - Manos Hadjidakis: Syrtos (Συρτός)
From the cycle: “For a Little White Seashell” (Για μια μικρή λευκή αχιβάδα), Op. 1 - Philip Glass: Opening (from “Glassworks”)
- Scott Joplin: The Entertainer