Theodore Koumartzis

Theodore Koumartzis is a renowned lyre player and the visionary behind the pioneering SEIKILO Museum of Ancient Music in Thessaloniki. Being an integral part of the LUTHIEROS family of luthiers, he had the chance to participate with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Hellenic University of Greece to research and develop several ancient musical instruments. He has performed in many prestigious Universities and institutions in China (Museum of Konghou), Canada (UBC, UViC, Vancouver Public Library), United States (MIM Museum of Musical Instruments in Phoenix, Arizona) and in June of 2025 he performed at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, resonating the ancient lyre for the first time in many countries around the world. Theodore’s multifaceted musical journey also encompasses the founding of two bands, the folk fusion band "Reggetiko Project" and the ancient world music ensemble "Pausis," releasing several music albums over the past decade and performing live in venues around the globe, such as in Sicily, Istanbul, Nicosia, Bonn, Vancouver, the National Archaeological Museum of Greece etc.