Regarded as one of the finest baritones of his generation, Athens-born Tassis Christoyannis studied at the Athens Conservatoire, before going on to specialise in Italian repertoire with Aldo Protti.

After several years as a member of the Greek National Opera, he joined the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, where he appeared in major roles in works by Monteverdi, Mozart, Rossini, Verdi and Puccini among others. Now freelance, he has sung principal baritone roles in Italian, French and Russian works at opera houses and festivals across Europe. Christoyannis is also much in demand for his skills as a song recitalist.