Fotis Nanos

Classical Guitarist • International Performer • Music Educator

From early musical studies in Greece to international concert stages, a journey spanning classical guitar performance, teaching, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Fotis Nanos, classical guitarist

Background

Born in Greece in 1984, my musical journey began at age seven with classical guitar studies. After graduating with excellence from the National Conservatory of Athens at eighteen, I pursued advanced studies at the prestigious Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg.

For roughly fifteen years, based in Vienna, that work took the form of an international performance career alongside teaching at music institutions across the city. It spanned traditional classical repertoire, contemporary music, and cross-genre collaborations.

I have since moved into cybersecurity, where I now work full time. This page is the record of the musical chapter rather than an active concert diary.

Education

Master of Arts - Guitar Performance

Universität Mozarteum Salzburg (2006-2010)

Class of Prof. Eliot Fisk / Ass. Ricardo Gallen

Classical Guitar Diploma

National Conservatory of Athens (1992-2006)

Class of Prof. Harris Pelonis

IGP - Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy

Vienna Konservatorium (2018)

Specialized Studies: Early Music (Jürgen Hübscher), Contemporary Music (Simone Fontaneli), Composition/Improvisation (Wolfgang Niessner)

Master Classes: L. Brower, A. Desiderio, M. Tamayo, P. Romero, C. Cotsiolis

Performance Career

Orchestral Soloist

Orquesta Sinfónica UNT, Argentina

Concierto de Aranjuez (J. Rodrigo), conducted by Roberto Buffo

Opal Sinfonietta

Concierto de Aranjuez (J. Rodrigo), conducted by Bernhard Schneider

Chamber Music

Orpheus Kammerorchester

Chamber orchestra collaborations

"Noties Notes"

Musikverein Wien, Gasteig München performances

International Venues

Musikverein Wien

Gasteig München

Stadttheater Baden

Jazzit Salzburg

Porgy and Bess Wien

Festival Appearances

Forum Gitarre Wien

International guitar festival, Austria

Festival Nord Pays de Calais

France

Cross-Genre Collaborations

Rembetiko Ensemble "KLIKA"

Traditional Greek music at Jazzit Salzburg and Porgy and Bess Wien

Contemporary Dance

Collaborations with SEAD Salzburg dance groups

Opera Productions

Stadttheater Baden and various opera singers

Geographic Reach: Austria, Germany, Greece, France, Croatia, Serbia, Argentina

Music Education

Most Recent Positions (2020-2025)

VMA (Verein für vorschulische und weiterführende Musikausbildung)

Part-time position

Visit VMA

M for Music

Freelance instructor

Visit M for Music

Le Conservatoire

Freelance instructor

Visit Le Conservatoire

VHS Wien (Volkshochschule)

Adult education programs

Visit VHS

Previous Experience

Bafep21 (2016-2018)

City of Vienna Education Institute - Full-time

Landesmusikschule Braunau am Inn (2012-2013)

Upper Austria - Full-time substitute

Musisches Zentrum Wien (2018-2021)

Freelance instructor

VHS Vienna Multiple Locations (2011-2016)

Penzing, Brigittenau, Favoriten, Urania - Freelance

Munich Teaching (2010-2011)

VHS Hallbergmoos, IG InitiativGruppe - Freelance

Teaching Approach

Over fifteen years of experience across diverse educational settings, from elementary pedagogy institutions to adult education centers. Specialized in curriculum development and adapting teaching methods for various age groups and skill levels.

Recordings & Performances

Contact

I still take a small number of private guitar students in Vienna, on limited availability. Email is also the right address for anything relating to the work above.

Vienna, Austria