Giorgos Kaloutsis

Giorgos Kaloutsis, born in 1932 in Chania, Crete, is a renowned conductor and music educator who has dedicated his life to nurturing young talent in choral music. After studying in London, he became the music director at New College School in Oxford, where he gained acclaim for inspiring students through vocal music and theatrical productions. Upon returning to Greece in 1966, he continued his mission by directing the Cretan Conservatory and founding several children's choirs, leaving a lasting impact on the classical music scene in Crete.