Trio Milongero was formed in 2024 by three distinguished Cypriot musicians: Nicos Ioannou – principal double bass of the CySO, guitarist Vasileios Avraam and accordionist Fotis Mousoulidis.
Globally, it is perhaps the second ensemble with this combination of instruments, which makes it unique and fascinating in terms of the timbres mixture.
The Trio will present works by the Argentinian composer Máximo Diego Pujol, in which he combines traditional tango with classical and contemporary elements. Influenced by Astor Piazzolla, his music is characterized by strong melodies, tempo and rhythm alternations, and a particularly expressive use of the guitar and the bandoneon (accordion), thus conveying the passion and melancholy of the Argentinian tango.
Pujol’s works also incorporate elements of the milonga and the waltz, whilst maintaining the dance and narrative character of the music of Buenos Aires.
Trio Milonguero’s programme features stunning pieces such as ‘Gris de madrugada’, ‘Maria Rosario’, ‘Tangazo a medianoche’ and ‘Estacion Retiro’, among others.
Ticket price: €12 / €7 (concession)
Concession tickets are available to:
Students, soldiers, pensioners, large and five-member families on presentation of ID.
Free Entrance for people with disabilities.
Ticket presales:
Larnaka Municipal Theatre G. Lycourgos (Leonida Kioupi, Larnaka, 24 665794):
Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate (Rigainis and Arsinois corner, 1010 Lefkosia, 22 410181):
Online at cyso.interticket.com and 1,5 hrs before the concert.
Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy
TRIO MILONGUERO
Vasilios Avraam – guitar
Vasilios Avraam studied at Ferenc Liszt Conservatory in Debrecen (Hungary), under the supervision of István Adrovicz graduating obtaining the Bachelor Degree with Highest Honours, at the National Conservatoire of Region in Strasbourg (France) under the supervision of Pablo Márquez graduating with Master Degree with congratulations of the jury, and at the Academy of Music in Bratislava obtaining a Musical Doctoral Degree (Artis Doctor) in classical guitar under the supervision of Jozef Zsapka.
He has participated in international guitar competitions: in France, Greece, Rumania and Hungary, where in 1998 he won the First Prize of the first national guitar competition. Vasilios was also the organiser and artistic director of the classical guitar festival in the Northeastern Region of Hungary.
He gives both solo recitals and with various chamber music ensemble in classical guitar festivals in such as Zempléni Festival (Hungary) Festival of Europe in Mâcon (France), International Music Festival in Clermont-Ferrand (France), Spring Festival of Eger (Hungary). He founded the Cyprus Guitar Trio and the Triptycho Ensemble (flute, viola, guitar). He has performed as soloist with the Symphony Orchestra of Eger and several times with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
Fotis Mousoulides – accordion
Dr. Fotis Mousoulides received a Music degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and in 2014 he successfully completed his doctoral dissertation at the same university. He was in the publishing team for the book “Greek Music at the Olympic Games and the Olympics (1858-1896)”, published in 2004 by the Ministry of Culture of Greece.
He has participated in many concerts and competitions both as composer and accordion performer, and has collaborated with some of the most famous composers and singers in Greece such as George Dalaras, Mimi Plessas, Giannis Spanos, Dionysis Savvopoulos, Thanasis Polikandriotis, Alkinoos Ioannides, Antonis Vardis, Vassilis Leka, Dimitris Bassis, Antonis Remos, Costas Makedonas, Anastasia Moutsatsou, Lizeta Kalimeri, Dimitris Fanis, Koullis Theodorou as well as the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
Fotis works as a teacher, accordion performer, and orchestrator and conductor of the Municipal Choir of Latsia. He is also the founder, orchestrator, and lead accordionist of the “Tiempos Viejos” Quintet which specializes in tango music.
Nicos Ioannou – double bass
Nicos Ioannou was born in 1974 in Nicosia. At the age of 8, he began his studies in classical guitar, at the National Conservatory of Cyprus, where he later obtained his diploma. At the age of 16 he started taking double bass lessons under the guidance of Panos Panagi. He eventually moved to Greece to continue his double bass studies, at the Athens Conservatory, under the supervision of Alexandros Tzoumanis, graduating with unanimous distinction. He also obtained a Double Bass soloist’s diploma from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the United Kingdom.
He holds the position of Principal double bass in the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra since 1999. He has collaborated with several orchestras including the Rethymnon Symphony Orchestra, Piraeus Symphony Orchestra, Athens State Orchestra, Orchestra of Colours, Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, and others, and he has participated in many chamber music ensembles.
He has taught for several years at the English School, the University of Nicosia and the Music School of Nicosia. Currently, he teaches at the Academy of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra and the European University.
Larnaka: Saturday 8 November 2025 – Municipal Theatre G. Lycourgos, 20:00
Lefkosia: Sunday 9 November 2025 – Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:00
Works by Máximo Diego Pujol
Vasileios Avraam guitar
Fotis Mousoulidis accordion
Nicos Ioannou double bass
