Greeks get 1st woman concertmaster

Greeks get 1st woman concertmaster

Orchestras

norman lebrecht

June 03, 2024

The Athens State Orchestra (Kratiki Orchistra Athinon) has confirmed Katerina Chatzinkolau as its concertmster, the country’s only female orchestra leader.

Greek born, Katerina was previously 3rd Concertmaster at Duisburg Philharmonic/Deutsche Oper am Rhein.

Comments

  • Milica says:

    And she’s a damn good violinist&leader.
    Well done Athens on your choice. Katerina is fire

  • Gerry Feinsteen says:

    What is the difference between a ‘Concertmaster’ and a ‘Woman Concertmaster’?

    Herr Osborne, I await your diatribe.

    Bravo to her and the orchestra!

  • Anthony Sayer says:

    Fancy leaving Duisburg for Athens. Oh, wait a minute…

    • kölscher jung says:

      she’s not exactly leaving Duisburg. that position wasnt a permanent one in the first place

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