Pasiones Cruzadas

Vivianna

Giannaki

Vocalist

Education – Distinguished Recognitions:

Diploma in Opera Studies – Soloist / National Conservatory of Athens, Greece (First Prize and Honorable Mention).

Certificate in Opera studies / Greek Laboratory for Operatic studies and Acting (Dir: S. Evanghelatos) with a scholarship from the European Union.
Post Diploma Studies / Academie Serge Rachmaninoff, Paris – France (A. Onassis Foundation Scholarship) Professor: Carol Veit.
Vocal Technique and Repertoire Master Classes / Nadine Denize, Jeanine Reiss,
Yves Sotin, Robert Ketelsson (Opéra National de Paris).
Finalist at the competition of the “Opéra National de Paris, Bastille” CFL. Winner of the International Opera Competition “Giuseppe Di Stefano” Sicily, Italy.
Honorable Mention winner of the 8th European Opera Competition “Giuseppe e Stanislao Giacomantonio” Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Theatrical studies (5 years): “Tomee Theatre Laboratory” Maria Panoutsos (J. M. Grotowski method) Athens, Greece.
Aikido (Japanese Martial Art) Aikido Academy Athens, Greece.

Professional Experience:

Soloist at the Greek National Opera in the following productions: G.P. Pergolesi “La serva padrona”, K. Weill “Die aufstieg und fall der Stadt Mahagonny”, W. A. Mozart “Die Zauberflote”, D. Marangopoulos “The mask of the red death”, N. Rota “Il cappello di paglia di Firenze.

Vivianna Giannaki & Mariano Gil (Duo) have performed in various Concert Halls and Festivals around the world, including:

Auditorio Nacional de Música / Madrid – España, The Kennedy Center / Washington DC – US,  Palacio de Carlos V – Alhambra Monumental Complex – Spain, XVIII Fiapmse Festival 2022 Nigüelas – Spain, Musei Capitolini / Roma – Italia, Centro Cultural Néstor Kirchner CCK / Buenos Aires – Argentina, Festival Astor Piazzolla 2019, Teatro Colón / Mar del Plata – Argentina, Thessaloniki Concert Hall / Greece, Bank of Cyprus Festival “Faneromeni 18” /  Nicosia – Cyprus, Creta 5+1 Cultures Festival / Herakleion – Crete, Axiothea Festival / Nicosia – Cyprus, The Hellenic Centre London – UK,  Centro Riojano en Madrid – Spain, Centro Sefarad en Madrid – Spain, Universidad de Granada / Spain, Escuela Superior de Canto de Madrid / Spain, among other venues.

Personal projects:

“Cyprus – Passion of the Heart” a recital of Cypriot songs and poetry, from medieval and renaissance era and the land`s tradition / Kastelliotissa Nicosia, Cyprus, “1955 – Cypriot Angels” a project about the Cypriot Heroes of 1955 / M. Cacoyannis Foundation Athens, Greece, “O En Kypro Emfanisthis” – “He, who appeared in Cyprus” / Famagusta Gate Nicosia, Cyprus, “The Lament of the Mother of God” Hydra Historical Museum, “Soul” a multi – leveled combination of musical genres (with Tejo Bolten) / M. Cacoyannis Foundation Athens, Greece, “Sangre y Agua Tango” Pallas Theater Athens, Greece.

Discography:

“Pasiones Cruzadas” Album by Vivianna Giannaki & Mariano Gil and Special Edition Cd & Book / En Tipis Publications / Nicosia, Cyprus 2020.
“Vivianna” Album with Tejo Bolten 2017 (Mutantjasz).

Vivianna`s professional experience as a Vocal coach, Trainer includes the following:

Seminars / Workshops: National Greek School of Dance KSOT, 14th Day Dance Studio, Booze Cooperativa, Gaz Symphony Studio, Aikido Training Center Athens – KIAI Vocal martial arts technique.
Rehabilitation workshops: Nostos Kethea Athens / Counseling and Family Support Centers, Therapeutic and Outpatient Treatment.
Acting Studios: New York Acting Studio, Askitirion Educational Arts Center (Athens).
Artistic Events Consultant: Street Smart Solutions / Nicosia, Cyprus.