Evangelos Saklaras, a Greek double bassist, began his music studies in Athens at the age of 25. Three years later, he was granted a scholarship at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London where he studied with Colin Paris, Co-Principal of the London Symphony Orchestra. Evangelos frequently performs with various ensembles and orchestras in both the UK and Greece and has a particular interest in Historical Performance. Additionally, he is a talented jazz performer, improviser, and composer, and is actively involved in diverse creative projects. Notable performances include his participation in the London Händel Festival, the Athens-Epidaurus Festival, and the EFG London Jazz Festival. Driven by his enthusiasm for using music to make a positive impact on society, Evangelos served as a Fellow with the Nevis Ensemble in Scotland and worked as a teaching artist with Nucleo, a Sistema-inspired program in London, for four years. He has led composition workshops in community hubs and schools and has been invited to participate in the Lullaby Project. Additionally, Evangelos is a member of the ImPossibilities Collective and an alumnus of the Global Leaders Institute.
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