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Achilles Liarmakopoulos is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Trombone at the Conservatory of Music within the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. As an award-winning trombonist, he has performed globally with the Canadian Brass and Pink Martini, and served as principal trombone of the Greek Radio Symphony Orchestra.
- Education
- Yale University School of Music
- Curtis Institute of Music
- San Francisco Conservatory
- Philippos Nakas Conservatory, Athens, Greece
Liarmakopoulos specializes in brass performance, with a focus on Latin American music and collaborative ensembles. His debut solo album Tango Distinto (2011) celebrates Astor Piazzolla's compositions, and he continues to advocate for works by Latin American composers. His performance history spans recitals and concerts in China, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Greece, and the United States.
Scientific Awards:
- Grand Prize Winner of the Pasadena Showcase House Instrumental Competition
- Christian Lindberg International Competition
- Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe (YMFE)
- International Trombone Festival’s Robert Marsteller/Conn-Selmer Competition
- International Trombone Festival’s Larry Wiehe Solo Competition
- Alexandros S. Onassis Foundation scholarship
- Greek State Scholarship Foundation award
Liarmakopoulos performs on a 24-karat gold-plated Bach 42B trombone under an exclusive agreement between the Conn-Selmer Corporation and Canadian Brass. His career bridges academic instruction, professional orchestral performance, and cross-cultural musical collaborations.
