“performances full of personality and intelligence... which command attention” (Daily Telegraph)

“music-making of an uncommonly dedicated order... consistently plumb the depths of these... masterpieces (Classic CD Magazine)

“independence of thought and insight” (Murray Perahia)

“numerous interesting interpretative points, casting new light...” (Classic FM Magazine).

Marios Papadopoulos has captured the attention of public and critics for artistic integrity. Critics unanimously agree that his strong interpretative statements excite, inspire and, especially, cast new light on familiar works. His Beethoven Sonatas, currently being recorded, have been set on a level with Schnabel, Brendel, Barenboim and Kempff (Daily Telegraph and Classic FM Magazine Critics’ Choice).

Since his London debut in 1974, Papadopoulos’ career as pianist and conductor has been world-wide. He has appeared as soloist with and has conducted many of the world’s great orchestras including the Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus, the European Community Chamber Orchestra, the London Mozart Players and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has

directed from the keyboard the complete cycle of all the Mozart Concertos twice, a project he will repeating in Oxford in 2006 as part of the world-wide celebrations for the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth.

Apart from the complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas which Marios Papadopoulos is currently recording, his prolific output as a recording artist includes performances of Stravinsky’s Concerto for piano and wind with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on the Hyperion label, works by Mozart for a Readers’ Digest album, works by Moussorgsky - including the ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ - piano works by Cesar Franck, the 24 Preludes and Fugues by Shostakovich and a CD of ‘Baroque Encores’ in which he conducts the City of Oxford Orchestra. His recording of a John Field ‘Nocturne’ on two CDs featuring this genre, has been included in Classic FM’s highly successful ‘Nocturne’ album compiled by Michael Mappin.

In 1998, he founded the Oxford Philomusica, the Resident Professional Orchestra of the University of Oxford, of which he is Music Director.

He holds a doctorate in music from City University and is a Fellow by Special Election of Keble College, Oxford.