Artist Spotlight: Stefan Cassomenos

Internationally praised for his clarity, depth of expression, virtuosity and versatility, Melbourne-born Stefan Cassomenos is regarded as a leading Australian concert pianist, composer, and conductor. His concerto repertoire now exceeds forty works, and has led to performances with the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, Opera Australia Orchestra, and Melbourne Chamber Orchestra. Second-prize-winner at the International Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn 2013, he has performed as a soloist at Tonhalle Zurich, Gewandhaus Leipzig, Beethoven Festival Bonn, and at concert halls throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia. Cassomenos is a founding member of acclaimed ensemble PLEXUS, which since launching in 2014 has commissioned and premiered over 110 new works. Cassomenos’ own compositions include commissions for Victorian Opera and Melbourne Chamber Orchestra. Cassomenos is currently co-Artistic Director, together with Monica Curro, of Port Fairy Spring Music Festival. He is generously supported by Kawai Australia. 

Let pianist Stefan Cassomenos sweep you off your feet as he brings Rachmaninov’s beloved Paganini Variations and Franck’s Symphonic Variations to life in our upcoming concert, From Common Ground. 

Tickets for From Common Ground are on sale now.