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Lena Platonos: Music Flows Within Me Like Blood

Published January 5, 2026, 06:24
Lena Platonos: Music Flows Within Me Like Blood

In an interview, Greek pianist and composer Lena Platonos talks about her music and its source of inspiration. She describes the extroversion that characterizes her new song cycle, “9 στο Φως” (“9 in the Light”), and the influence of Nikos Moraitis’ lyrics. She also refers to her personal difficulties, such as depression and difficult relationships with her parents, and how these affected her music. Platonos reminisces about her childhood and her relationship with her father, who was also a musician, and how he encouraged her to follow her passion. She explains how music has always been within her, flowing like blood, and how her ability to play by ear helped her excel at a young age. The interview reveals a deep personality, full of sensitivity and creativity, who has managed to overcome difficulties and leave her mark on the Greek music scene.