Pavlos Kanellakis started learning the classical guitar at the age of 7. From 1992 until 1998 he studied with Elena Papandreou at the Philippos Nakas Conservatory in Athens, Greece where he completed his Bachelor studies with ‘Distinction’.
In 2000 he entered the Musik Akademie Der Stadt Basel in Switzerland for Master studies in classical guitar under maestro Oscar Ghiglia and in 2003 he completed his studies there receiving the highest mark of the year among all guitar classes ‘Solisten Diplom – Auszeichnung’ .
In 2012 he completed his PhD studies at the Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland under the supervision of guitarist Dr. John Feeley.

A prize winner of national and international guitar competitions, he has received 4 first prizes for his interpretation on the music of J.S.Bach among them the Gianluigi Fia Prize, at the Gargnano International Guitar Competition.

For more than 15 years he collaborated closely with the great Greek contemporary composer Nikos Mamangakis recording most of his music for solo guitar for the label Idaia including the work ‘New Excursion’ and ‘Concerto for Guitar’.

COMMENTS:

Athenian born young talent Pavlos Kanellakis is at the door step of a substantial Concert career. Pavlos’well nurtured, somewhat particular repertoire - typically centred on standard guitar classics but understandably biased in favour of contemporary Greek composers - represents a unique asset and a potential guarantee of success in his profession..
Oscar Ghiglia (Classical Guitarist)

Pavlos Kanellakis is an exceptional guitarist and musician whose guitar interpretations are characterized by outstanding spirituality and sensitivity.
Nikos Mamangakis (Composer)

One of the most promising guitarist of his generation.
John Feeley (Classical Guitarist)

Pavlos Kanellakis is a Greek guitarist and musician who, through his technique, musicality, personality and ethos, has attained a position within the international frontline of performers of the classical guitar.
Evangelos Boudounis (Classical Guitarist-Composer)

Pavlos Kanellakis…a rising star of the classical guitar.
Evangelos Assimakopoulos(Classical Guitarist)

PavlosKanellakis is a brilliant guitarist. His performance of my works is characterized by artistic consistency, musicality and enviable technical skill.
Kostas Grigoreas (Classical Guitarist-Composer)

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