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MISSION
As a cultural organization dedicated to emerging talent, we curate a network of promising young artists and musicians showcased through our annual projects. We maintain strong partnerships with established music venues, theatres, galleries, and cultural residencies committed to diversifying their artistic programs. Through seasonal events, we nurture this network, foster meaningful connections, and create vibrant creative hubs that inspire collaboration and innovation.
VISION
Our vision is to diversify the Cypriot music scene by supporting young artists and providing them with a platform to share their work. We collaborate with established venues, galleries, independent music bars, and cultural organizations to inspire meaningful change. Together, we work toward a fairer music sector and strive to bridge the gap between emerging, young, and underrepresented artists.
Founders
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, currently studying at the Hochschule für Musik Detmold. 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 collaborates regularly as a guest musician with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
What Giorkin Means to Me
The «Γιόρκιν» Project 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 the Giorkin, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and collaborate with like-minded artists, established venues, galleries, and cultural organizations through our curated performances. Our project is rooted in connection and community, ensuring that every participant feels a genuine sense of belonging.
This community grows through your passion, creativity, and live music. We actively reach out to young, emerging freelance artists from Cyprus, whether they study, work, or live abroad, and together we co-create concepts that elevate and celebrate their artistic ideas.
ENGAGING WITH OUR AUDIENCE
We take a fresh, contemporary approach to audience engagement. If you’re seeking an innovative and immersive experience of contemporary classical music, Giorkin offers something truly distinctive.
Our aim is to give audiences the opportunity to experience original compositions in new and exciting ways, redefining how contemporary classical music is presented and appreciated.
To continue developing these projects, we focus on building strong networks and collaborative relationships across Cyprus. These partnerships help us expand our reach and further our mission.
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