Press reviews
& interviews

"classical music shouldn't be a diva..."

KATHIMERINI, Jan. 2026

"... 'world-famous' and 'acclaimed soloist' labels found in bios and festival programs both silly and eyesores, even if I get that you have to scream to sell yourself in such a competitive market." 

ATHINORAMA, Oct. 2022

"The idiosyncratic songwriting of George Paterakis" 

ERT Radio, Third Program, Feb. 2025

"The highly accomplished conductor, virtuoso piano soloist, and composer Giorgos Paterakis transformed his artistic vision into a collective endeavor by founding the String Theory Choir. This unconventional ensemble is characterized by technical precision, social activism, and multifaceted interpretive style ... Under Paterakis' direction, the choir has evolved into a vibrant artistic community known for its innovative approach to vocal performance." 

EFSYN, Dec. 2025

"The biggest originality of my music is that it's entirely un-original and commonplace and does not seek the slightest bit of originality..."

NEWS24/7 Jan. 2025

"The bad boys of the choral music ...  founded by the virtuoso pianist, composer and leading anti-conformist music rebel George Paterakis..."

NAFTEMPORIKI, May 2025

"Performances of such talent, technical mastery, substance, intelligence, beauty, and exemplary aesthetics"
OGDOO, Nov. 2022

"A vivid and highly original, large scale ensemble of high standards ... peerless in Greece regarding its stylistic approach, rehearsal methods, and overall delivery"
LIFO,  Oct. 2022

"A brilliant performance envisioned by the versatile Giorgos Paterakis ... an incredible artistic collective with The String Theory Ensemble at its core."
MUSICPAPER, Apr. 2013

"His profoundly eclectic style frames his work that is ingenious and essential, packed with endless internal reversals and a boundless, razor-sharp wit."
MUSICPAPER, Feb. 2019