He is a violist and teacher who has appeared with ensembles and artists such as the Orchestre de Paul Kuentz, the Jean-Francois Paillard Chamber Orchestra and the Celtic musician/composer Alan Stivell.
Recording from the 1950s he has appeared on albums that include Symphonie Celtique by Alan Stivell and Telemann: Trois Concertos by Orchestre de Paul Kuentz.
In the world of musical education he has taught the viola to many students including Philippe Loisemant and his son, the successful violist Michal Michalakos. He has been a teacher at schools that include the Amiens Conservatory and the National Regional Conservatory of St. Maur.
Jean-Francois Paillard Chamber Orchestra recordings
Adagio in G minor (Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni/Remo Giazotto)
Erato 2292 45200 2 (CD: Pachelbel Canon; Albinoni: Adagio)
Here is “Gouel Hollvedel” from Alan Stivell’s Symphonie Celtique which Christos appears on…
Sources:
- http://www.galeon.com/violainstrument/michel.htm
- http://www.musiciansgallery.com/start/strings/violas/loisemant/philippe.htm
- http://users.bigpond.net.au/dacapo/ausprog.html
- http://digilander.libero.it/habelard/celtique.html
- http://abel.hive.no/oj/musikk/trompet/scherbaum/db/show.php?&id=46
- http://www.lecercleamusique.com/2008/english/artistes.php?artiste=huet-varest
- CD Liner Notes: Erato 2292 45200 2 – Pachelbel Canon; Albinoni: Adagio