Ancient Greek Lyre, Learning Method

Dr. Nikos Xanthoulis is a composer, Scientific Associate of the Academy of Athens, Artistic Advisor of the National Opera, Corresponding Member of the Archaeological Institute of America and professor of composition and senior theorists at the Athens Conservatory.

He served as principal trumpeter of the Orchestra of the Lyric Stage from 1984 to 2009. From 2009 to 2012 he was in charge of the Educational Programs of the same organization. From 2004 to 2017 he was a professor – consultant of the Hellenic Open University.

As a soloist and composer he has presented his music in over 30 countries. He has released thirteen personal records and participated in four other group records.

His research on the revival of the technique of the ancient trumpet and the ancient Greek lyre enjoys international recognition.

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Dr. Nikos Xanthoulis is a composer, ancient lyre player, researcher and professor of Harmony, Counterpoint and composition at the Conservatory of Athens, Greece. He is also an Assistant Researcher of the Academy of Athens.

For twenty-five years (1983-2008) he served as the principal trumpet player in the Greek National Opera Orchestra and from May 2009 to 2012 he was at the head of the Educational Department of the same Opera. He was Tutor at the Greek Open University (2004-2017).

As a composer and soloist, he has presented his music in Greece and internationally.

His works include translations of the ancient Greek music theorists. Xanthoulis has composed many symphonic works, operas, chamber music and incidental music for tragedies using reconstructed ancient instruments.

Dr. Xanthoulis is a Corresponding Member of the Archaeological Institute of America (from 2010).

From 2014 to 2015 he was the Artistic Director of Public Broadcasting Orchestras and Choir (ERT).

Over the last eight years, he has revived the technique of the ancient Greek lyre through his research based on the depictions of pottery and the ancient Greek literature.