Cornelius Michailidis

Cornelius Michailidis is a celebrated conductor and the founder of the Koufonisia Music Festival, an artistic institution he established to honor the Aegean island's cultural heritage. Having spent his childhood summers on Koufonisia, Michailidis is dedicated to creating a meaningful cultural experience for both performers and audiences. He is currently in the news for organizing a unique concert titled 'Five Millennia of Greek Sound,' which will take place on the uninhabited island of Keros, celebrating the historical significance of music in ancient Cycladic culture.