Iconic Greek Clarinet Virtuoso Petros-Loukas Chalkias Dies at 90

Iconic Greek Clarinet Virtuoso Petros-Loukas Chalkias Dies at 90

Greek clarinet virtuoso Petros-Loukas Chalkias passed away at 90 years old, after a long and successful career. Credit: AMNA Iconic Greek clarinet virtuoso Petros-Loukas Chalkias, renowned to fans of Greek folk music worldwide, died on Sunday at the age of 90. Born into a family of folk musicians in Epirus, northwestern Greece, in 1934, he first performed in public at the age of 11 before moving to Athens, where he played music alongside his cla…

Renowned Greek clarinetist Petroloukas Halkias passes away

Petroloukas Halkias, the legendary clarinetist and leading figure in the traditional music of Epirus, has died at the age of 90. Born in Delvinaki, northwestern Greece, into a musical family, Halkias began playing clarinet at age 11, initially against his father Periklis’ wishes. The two later performed together in Athens, appearing at top venues and summer festivals in Epirus. In 1960, Halkias emigrated to the United States, where he spent near…

Clarinet master Petroloukas Halkias dies at 90

Celebrated Greek clarinetist Petroloukas Halkias, a towering figure in traditional music from the Epirus region and a key ambassador of its sound both in Greece and abroad, has died at the age of 90.