
Dimitris Skyllas, the Greek composer who divides his time between London, Athens, and Istanbul, crafts music not from abstract theory but from the raw materials of his lived experience. In this interview, he emphasizes that he draws music from his life, not the other way around. Eschewing the typical millennial's digital immersion, Skyllas finds inspiration in the tangible world—observing city life from a bench in Syntagma Square, headphones on, absorbing the rhythms of everyday existence.
His compositions, including works commissioned by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the National Theatre of Greece, reflect a blend of ancient Greek tragedy, Byzantine chants, and contemporary sounds. Skyllas's approach challenges the conventional image of the composer, presenting a figure deeply connected to both tradition and the present moment.
Το ΒΗΜΑ, 14 April 2025