Elias Kolovos
(Biographical note)
Elias Kolovos was born and raised in Krokees, Laconia Greece. At a very young age, he joined the Wind Ensemble of the Cultural Association of Krokees, where he studied clarinet and later served as student teacher and assistant to the director of the band. After his graduation from high school, he entered the Athens Music Conservatory, and upon graduation joined the orchestra of the Greek National Opera where he continues to perform today. In 1979, Mr. Kolovos joined in the formation of " Nikolaos Matzaros," a musical group consisting of eight wind instrumentalists performing primarily music of Greek classical composers, in concerts held throughout Greece, Europe and Australia. The group also has made recordings for Greek and European television, and has released five CDs of compositions by Greek composers.