Who we are

Mission

Giorkin is dedicated to supporting the next generation of Cypriot composers, performers, and interdisciplinary artists. Through thoughtfully curated concerts and artistic projects, we create opportunities for emerging talent to present their work, develop their practice, and connect with new audiences. By collaborating with music venues, theatres, galleries, festivals, and cultural organizations, we cultivate a dynamic network that encourages artistic exchange, meaningful collaboration, and innovation within the contemporary music landscape.

Vision

We envision a vibrant and inclusive contemporary music scene in Cyprus, where emerging artists are empowered to shape the cultural landscape. By fostering collaborations between artists, audiences, and cultural institutions, Giorkin seeks to expand opportunities for new voices, strengthen the visibility of contemporary classical music, and contribute to a more diverse, connected, and sustainable cultural ecosystem.

Founders

Bio

Phaedra Mylona is a Cypriot pianist, talent manager, and cultural entrepreneur with a strong record of initiating and developing projects within the music industry. She holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where she studied on a full scholarship. In 2022–2023, she completed an Artistic Diploma in Piano Performance at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, supported by the prestigious Weingarten Scholarship.

Alongside her performance career, Phaedra has cultivated a deep interest in artist management and cultural leadership. This led her to pursue an MA in Culture, Policy and Management at City, University of London, which she completed in 2024. She is currently based in London, working as an Artist Coordinator at an international classical music agency, where she supports internationally active musicians and contributes to strategic career development.

What Giorkin Means to Me

Giorkin is built as a safe and supportive space where values such as inclusion, fairness, creativity, and acceptance guide everything we do. I am deeply passionate about our mission—to uplift and embrace the emerging generation of Cypriot artists and musicians, helping them take their first steps into the cultural landscape of Cyprus.

I look forward to seeing the Giorkin community grow, and to the day when it becomes a fully established cultural organization that represents and supports young Cypriot talent.

Bio

Marilia Andreou is a Cypriot classical violist and freelance musician. She is passionate about creating artistic projects that connect people, ideas, and communities. Whether performing on stage or working behind the scenes, she is driven by the magic that emerges when creativity meets collaboration.

Her musical journey has been long, insightful, and deeply inspiring. Through chamber music, orchestral work, and interdisciplinary projects, Marilia has come to appreciate the profound role of art and human connection in shaping meaningful experiences.

She is a founding member and violist of the Arioso String Trio and member of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.

What Giorkin Means to Me

Γιόρκιν holds a special place in my heart. It is something Phaedra and I have poured our energy, hopes, and dreams into. What began as a shared desire to bring meaningful musical encounters to the Cypriot audience is now growing into an inclusive community dedicated to supporting and promoting the next generation of Cypriot artists.

I look forward to seeing Giorkin continue to grow, create unique experiences, and bring a new dimension to the classical music scene in Cyprus.

A Community Built on Collaboration

At Giorkin, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We bring together emerging composers, performers, cultural organizations, venues, and audiences to create meaningful artistic experiences that celebrate contemporary classical music.

We are committed to supporting the next generation of Cypriot artists, wherever they are based. By creating opportunities for performance, collaboration, and artistic exchange, we provide a space where new ideas can flourish, lasting connections can be formed, and creative voices can be heard.

More than a concert series, Giorkin is a growing community, one that values curiosity, dialogue, and the shared experience of live music.

Engaging Our Audience

We believe contemporary classical music should be inspiring, accessible, and engaging. Every Giorkin project is thoughtfully curated to offer audiences a fresh perspective on new music through immersive performances, innovative programming, and meaningful artistic dialogue.

By reimagining the traditional concert experience, we invite audiences to discover contemporary music in unexpected ways while fostering deeper connections between artists, communities, and the cultural landscape of Cyprus.

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