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Anastasia Bethanis Arnokouros
vocals & flute

  One of the key elements attributed to First Generation's long lasting success. Anastasia has been entertaining audiences with her smooth, powerful voice from the age of sixteen. Graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Music Education from the University of Toronto, Anastasia is also an accomplished classical pianist.
  Anastasia has also worked as the choirmaster for various churches, conducting and arranging four-part mixed choirs for the challenging repertoire of Greek Orthodox church services.  She recently completed a Bachelor of Education at York University and is now a teacher for the York Region Board of Education. Anastasia's versatility and vocal presence sets her apart and makes any event unforgettable.
 

Konstantine Arnokouros
vocals/keyboards
 

 Konstantine Arnokouros grew up in the heart of Toronto's Greek Town and has been performing professionally since 1984. His love for Greek music has inspired two Medi-terranean CD's as well as credit for three songs on a Canadian Gold Album. Along with managing First Generation Konstantine is currently studying at the Art Institute of Toronto for Graphic Design and produces music for independent artists.
www.konstantine.ca
 

 

Evangelos Koulogiannis
bouzouki

"Vageli" has been with First Generation since December 1999. He originally began bouzouki lessons at the Odeon School of Music in Toronto. In the late 80's his family moved to Greece and Vageli went on to study with one of the well known classic composers of the 50's & 60's, Theodoros Derveniotis. From Derveniotis he acquiring an authentic yet distinctive bouzouki sound.
"The Greek Sound."

Steve Bethanis
bass guitar

Steve primarily studied guitar at Toronto's Odeon School of Music and later at the Toronto Conservatory of Music. As a guitarist, he gained much respect from his guitar students and fellow musicians alike for nearly a decade before picking up the Bass guitar in 1985. Performing professionally since 1975, Steve has worked with some of the most talented performers and entertainers. Steve has a natural ear for music, and is a well known local musician.

Bill Katsioutas
guitar /clarinet

  Starting out as a self taught rock guitar player at the age of fourteen, he soon decided to pursue more formal training by studying the classical guitar and music theory at the royal conservatory, then later at the University of Toronto where he received his Bachelor of Music in Performance.
  Upon completion of his studies Bill spent the next ten years refining his craft by performing as a classical guitarist and as a "gigging musician" with various local bands. Then later some better gigs such as being a featured soloist with the George and Bay Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the Concerto De Aranjez, a member of the Jesse Cook Band (4 yrs) and performing with Lyona Boyd, Natalie Mc Master and the Chieftains. www.plakaso.com

Peter Andreou
drums

  Panayiotis Andreou was born in Itea, Fokidos, Greece. He began studying music at the age of twelve at the Attiko Odeon School of music in Athens. At fourteen he auditioned and became a select member of the Pannelinios Musicians Sylllogos. Later on he studied drums and keyboards with Berkeley instructor, Andreas Foulias.
  It was here that he acquired his world class training. Panagioti went on to perform throughout Greece with such reputable Greek performers like Zafiris Melas, Makis Hristodoulopouos, Vasilis Karras, Klonaridis, Aggelopoulos, Vitali and many more. Panagiotis came to Toronto in 1994 and has become a great asset to First Generation.

Konstantin Popovic
violin

Along with First Generation, Tino performs with the Windsor Symphony and has recently acquired the position of Assistant Concert Master. Tino owns and operates Wellington Music, providing classical ensembles for wedding receptions, corporate functions and all types of private ceremonies. www.wellingtonmusic.com

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