In recent years, Ektoras Tartanis has distinguished himself with his distinctive artistic profile as one of the most exciting conductors of his generation. He served as chief conductor of the Lower Bavarian Philharmonic for three seasons, during which time he established a new series of symphony concerts and podcasts, making classical music accessible to a broad audience. His work focuses on the great symphonic repertoire, with a particular emphasis on the music of Anton Bruckner.

Highlights of his career include the premieres of his own compositions, such as his debut in the Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein with his symphonic rhapsody "Ilion – A Trojan Rhapsody."

In the 2023/24 season, he was named "Young Artist of the Year" by the Union of Greek Critics for his groundbreaking interpretation of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. He had previously received the "Special Prize" at the 2021 International Khachaturian Conducting Competition for the best interpretation of the Adagio from the ballet *Spartacus*.

In June 2021 Ektoras Tartanis got the „Special Prize“ of the "International Khachaturian Conducting Competition 2021" in Jerewan for the best interpretation of Kchachaturians Adagio from the ballet „Spartacus“.

Before that he served as First Kapellmeister at Theater Freiburg for six seasons, collaborating with renowned directors such as Herbert Fritsch, Kornél Mundruczó, and Andrea Zholdak. Ektoras Tartanis began his professional career as a musical assistant with the Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra and Opera House, followed by a two-year tenure as First Kapellmeister and associate General Music Director at the Stadttheater Bremerhaven.

His career has taken him to orchestras such as the SWR Symphony Orchestra, the Munich Radio Orchestra, MusicAeterna, and the Athens State Orchestra, and has led to collaborations with renowned musicians including Teodor Currentzis, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Nicolas Altstaedt, and Peter Sellars.

In addition to conducting, Tartanis is also in demand as a composer and pianist. His works are published by Universal Edition. His debut CD, *Mystic Encounters*, was released in 2024, while his second release, *Pain and Eros* (2025), received two nominations for the German Record Critics' Award.

In 2026 he founded the "Palintonos Trio“ — the first ensemble of its kind featuring a piano, double bass, and soprano formation — with which he performs worldwide, records albums, and presents new music and innovative formats.

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