Eleanna Pitsikaki
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Eleanna Pitsikaki
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Ensembles & Bands
EPI Music
What does it sound like to stand on a cliff with the deep blue sea rushing beneath you? Feeling a warm summer breeze on your skin while the scent of oranges and limes tickles your nose?
With its unusual lineup, the band EPI Music merges different cultures, combining tradition and modernity. Free from the fear of contact and stylistic constraints, their compositions blend lyrical melodies and lively rhythms from the eastern Mediterranean with modern jazz harmonies in a completely organic way, creating an exuberant joy of playing.
The distinctive melodies of the Qanun give the music a completely unmistakable flavor and transport the listener to other worlds.
Balkan Fuego Trio
Welcome to the world of Balkan Fuego, where the pulsating rhythms of the rhythms of the Balkans meet the passionate intensity of flamenco in a unique fusion that can only be found in our trio.
Our music is a powerful journey through the diversity of the Balkans, infused with the captivating energy of flamenco. We weave compositions and arrangements that have been specially created for our unique
unique instrumentation of Qanun, Kaval and Guitar, creating sounds that are sounds that are unattainable elsewhere.
Vladimir Dindiyiakov on the kaval, Eleanna Pitsikaki on the qanun and Dennis Merz on the guitar.
Balkan Fuego – a name that not only describes our music, but also the passion and the fire that we ignite on stage.
Our performance is more than just a performance, it is an explosion of joy that shines in our eyes and echoes through every note we play.
Let us sweep you away as we push the boundaries of traditional music and deliver an experience that will ignite your senses and make your hearts dance. Welcome to Balkan
Fuego Trio – where the music burns and the soul awakens. ‘Balkan Fuego Trio’ was launched in 2022 as part of Bridges – Musik Verbindet brought to life.
Noor Jazz Quartett
The ‘Noor Jazz Quartet’ uniquely blends classical jazz elements with sounds inspired by the Middle East. Comprising four members proficient in a diverse range of instruments, the ‘Noor Jazz Quartet’ emerged from the ‘Bridges-Kammerorchester’ project. Delivering classical jazz expertise are Eduardo Sabella on bass and Peter Klohmann on soprano saxophone. Eleanna Pitsikaki mesmerizes with the ‘Qanoon,’ while Mirweis Neda sets the rhythmic pulse using North Indian tabla drums. Notably, musician Peter Klohmann frequently adds sparkle to the stage performances with his witty and humorous comments.”
Biography
Eleanna Pitsikaki is an internationally touring Kanun virtuoso, sound explorer, composer, arranger, music educator, and advocate of transcultural and transtraditional music. With her unique blend of transcultural and transtraditional elements, she transcends musical boundaries, creating a captivating sonic experience.
Her career is marked by global performances and projects that build cultural bridges. Since 2024, Eleanna has been a lecturer at the Hochschule für Musik Mainz (HfM Mainz) for intercultural music exchange and a Kanun instructor at the Freies Musikzentrum München. She leads the Transcultural Bridges Music Sessions. From 2023 to 2024, she was a lecturer in Oriental Music at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln (HfMT Köln).
As a project leader, Eleanna has founded two of her own bands: EPI Music and the Balkan Fuego Trio. In 2020, she appeared as the lead and creative contributor in a ZDF documentary that highlighted Crete and the Kanun instrument. In 2019, Eleanna represented Greece and Germany at the prestigious International Festival Sharq Taronalari in Uzbekistan.
Her musical journey began almost self-taught and led her to Music Seminars of Labyrinth in Crete. After, she studied world music at the Popakademie Mannheim. An Erasmus stay at the HKU Conservatory in Utrecht and a Master’s degree in Jazz Improvisation at the HfMT Köln completed her artistic development. Additionally, she studied Systemic Psychotherapy for two years at ESYTHEPAS in Athens.
Her pedagogical training includes certifications in Elementary Music Pedagogy and Early Childhood Music Education from EOPPEP Crete. In 2018, she received a diploma in Byzantine Music from Papachronis Giannis of the Agios Stefanos School. In 2015, she represented Greece at the second Kanun Festival at the State Conservatory in Ankara and performed as a soloist with the Plovdiv Orchestra in Bulgaria.
Workshop/Teaching
Eleanna Pitsikaki: Music education at the highest level
Discover the fascinating world of transcultural music with Eleanna Pitsikaki, an experienced music mediator and lecturer. Eleanna discovered her passion for teaching music at an early age and now shares her extensive knowledge and experience in workshops lasting one or more days.
Offers:
Qanun Workshop & Lesson: From the basics for beginners to advanced techniques – here you will not only learn the theory, repertoire and history of kanun, but also experience practical music-making.
Transcultural music ensemble: Experience the diversity of global music pieces, learn scales, rhythms and the analysis of different instruments. An inspiring experience for all music enthusiasts. At the Hfmt Cologne, Eleanna leads an ensemble for oriental music with great commitment.
Osmanic Maqam workshops Immerse yourself in the world of makams with well-founded theory, a multifaceted repertoire and making music together. The analysis of pieces conveys a deep understanding of this fascinating musical tradition.
Byzantine music Gain a unique insight into the world of Byzantine music. From scales to reading and understanding notes – this workshop opens doors to a rich musical tradition.
Music ensemble for childern (early childhood music education): Music as the key to children’s positive development. In this workshop, the little ones discover the world of sound and develop their mental and physical abilities through play.
All workshops and lessons are available both on site and online. Take the opportunity and get in touch to book Eleanna Pitsikaki for your musical events. Immerse yourself in a world full of sound and cultural diversity!
