Stefanos Korkolis
A Greek pianist and composer who translates the soul of the Mediterranean into melodies that have filled concert halls worldwide.
Born 1960 (age 66)·Greek composer, pianist·Birthday: September 12·Baby Boomers
Biography
Stefanos Korkolis speaks through the piano. Born in Athens, his music is a conversation between classical discipline and the melodic, emotive pull of Greek folk tradition, often infused with a contemporary pop sensibility. He is not merely a performer but a composer of accessible, deeply felt works that resonate with a broad audience, making him a staple in Greek popular culture. His concerts are events of shared emotion, whether in the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus under the Acropolis or in prestigious venues like Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. Korkolis possesses the rare ability to craft instrumental music that tells a story without words, earning him a status as one of Greece's most beloved musical ambassadors, bringing the sound of his homeland to international stages.
Baby Boomers
1946–1964
The largest generation in history at the time. Shaped by postwar prosperity, the Vietnam War, the sexual revolution, and Watergate. They questioned every institution their parents built — then ran them.
Stefanos was born in 1960, placing them squarely in the Baby Boomers. The events that shaped this generation — postwar prosperity, civil rights, Vietnam, and the counterculture — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Stefanos Was Born
The biggest hits of 1960
#1 Movie
Swiss Family Robinson
Best Picture
The Apartment
#1 TV Show
Gunsmoke
Stefanos's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1960Born
Kennedy-Nixon debates become first televised presidential debates
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $11,900Min wage: $1.00/hrPresident: Dwight D. Eisenhower"Theme from A Summer Place" — Percy FaithBest Picture: The Apartment
1965Started school
US sends combat troops to Vietnam
Gas: $0.31/galHome: $13,600Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" — The Rolling StonesBest Picture: The Sound of Music
1973Became a teenager
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1976Could drive
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1978Could vote
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1981Turned 21
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1990Turned 30
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
2000Turned 40
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2010Turned 50
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2020Turned 60
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 66 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Has performed at world-renowned venues including the Concertgebouw and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
- Released numerous successful instrumental and vocal albums that blend classical, folk, and popular styles.
- His composition 'Mia Fora Ki Enan Kairo' became a major hit in Greece and a modern standard.
- Maintains a consistent touring schedule that has built a strong international following for Greek instrumental music.
Did You Know?
He began playing the piano at the age of six and gave his first public performance at thirteen.
Many of his compositions have been used as soundtracks for Greek television series and films.
He is known for his philanthropic work, often performing at charity concerts across Greece.
Korkolis is an avid sailor and finds inspiration for his music while spending time on the Aegean Sea.
“Music is the only language that can cross any border without a passport.”
