“It is precisely this fire that burns in the hearts of the young talents, and Dionysis Grammenos knows how to unleash it in such a way that the music literally jumps out at the audience.” Frederik Hanssen / Der Tagesspiegel

“Liszt’s score is perfect for youth orchestras. Because it has to glow, blaze, flicker, in short, it has to be played with pathos, as the ancient Greek word for passion reads. It is precisely this fire that burns in the hearts of the young talents, and Dionysis Grammenos knows how to unleash it in such a way that the music …

“Rossini delights at Nevill Holt”

Rising star Dionysis Grammenos took to the podium at Nevill Holt Opera to conduct Rossini’s La Cenerentola, receiving high praise and critical acclaim. Leading the Royal Northern Sinfonia in five performances at Nevill Holt Opera’s home in the Leicestershire countryside, Grammenos also conducted a performance at The Glasshouse in Gateshead: the home of Britain’s only full-time chamber orchestra. Praised for its …

Grammenos debuts with Nevill Holt Opera in Rossini’s La Cenerentola

Dionysis Grammenos will make his debut with the opera company Nevill Holt this summer in a production of Rossini’s “La Cenerentola”, together with the Royal Northern Sinfonia. Performances are planned at the beautiful stately home of Nevill Holt Opera just outside Market Harborough in June and also at the Sage in Gateshead in July. Click here for more info about the …

“A Greek miracle at the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec” : Exceptional press reaction after Grammenos’ debut with the OSQ

Conductor Dionysis Grammenos has received sparkling reviews for his debut performance with the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec and soloist Kerson Leong, at the Grand Théâtre de Québec: A Greek miracle at the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec.. “From Debussy’s ‘Prelude, L’Apres-Midi d’un Faun, the conductor stood out with a slow but precise, economical gesture, allowing the various strands of the orchestra …

Grammenos makes his Canadian symphonic debut with the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec

Grammenos makes his Canadian symphonic debut with the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec in November 2022 with colourful and joyous programme of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, Lalo Symphonie Espagnole with Kerson Leong as soloist and a work by Serbian-Canadian composer Ana Sokolovic, entitled “Ringelspiel”. 20 NOVEMBRE 2022 | GRAND THÉÂTRE DE QUÉBEC Click here for more …

“Anyone who has heard Beecham or Karajan’s recordings of Bohème will know that, like all great opera, the starting point is an exceptional conductor. Here we get one with Dionysis Grammenos, whose command of Puccini’s idiom is impressive”: Outstanding reviews for Grammenos’ debut at the English Touring Opera

On 26 February, English Touring Opera opened their revival of James Conway’s 2015 production of La bohème at Hackney Empire Theatre. Dionysis Grammenos made his conducting debut with the company, receiving outstanding reviews for his performances: “This is one of the best Bohèmes I have heard in recent years… Anyone who has heard Beecham or Karajan’s recordings of Bohème will know that, …

Grammenos reinvited in Switzerland to conduct New Year’s gala 2022 with the Cameristi della Scala and Renaud Capuçon

January 1st, 2022 finds Dionysis Grammenos at the Crans-Montana Classics conducting again the renown Milanese Orchestra from the Teatro alla Scala, and virtuoso Renaud Capuçon performing Mendelssohn’s violin concerto in E-minor. The programme includes Mendelssohn’s 4th Symphony “Italian” and Strauss’ Fledermaus Overture among other works. More info about the concert here