National Conservatory

The National Conservatory, also known as the Ethnikon Odeio, is situated at 8 Maizonos Street, in Athens, in a building erected during the interwar period. The National Conservatory was was founded by the significant Greek composer Manolis Kalomiris.

The National Conservatory is linked with numerous celebrated Greek musical figures. Kalomiris, who founded the institution in 1926, received crucial support during its early days from prominent figures such as Marika Kotopouli, Dionyssis Lavragas, Sofia Spanoudi, and Hariklia Kalomiri.

Also part of the institution’s history is famed early 20th century Greek composer, pianist and conductor Dimitris Mitropoulos, who taught at the school. Maria Callas, who attended classes at the conservatory, made her debut performance on its stage, back on April 2, 1939.

References

• The National Conservatory (Ethniko Odeio) Official web site