David Nachmias''' (Δαυίδ Ναχμίας) is a Greek musician and cultural figure renowned for his dedication to preserving and performing vintage Greek music.
Early life and education
David Nachmias was born on 19 March 1966 in Bombay, India, to a Greek family and was raised in Athens.
Nachmias began his broadcasting career in 1988–1989 as a co-presenter with actress Mary Chronopoulou on TOP FM radio. From 2001 to 2002, he worked with Trito Programma, the Greek National classical music station.
Since 2001, he has been involved in Greek nostalgic music, particularly songs from the early twentieth century. He has arranged songs from original sheet music for contemporary orchestras.
In September 2010 and 2011 Nachmias organized a vintage Greek music show at the Houston Grand Opera under the auspices of Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest, performing Hrysoula Stefanaki.[3]
Discography
2007 Attik Tribute
Produced by Protasis Music,[4] organized and orchestrated by David Nachmias, the CD includes 18 songs by the foremost Greek composer Attik (1885–1944) performed by Nena Venetsanou, Maria Kanelopoulou, Thanos Polydoras, Hrysoula Stefanaki, Gogo Vaghena, Pandelis Psyhas, Babis Tsertos and Themis Andreadis.
2010 From Attik to Gounaris (Greek vintage songs compilation)
Greek vintage song selection covering the period 1901 to 1959.[5]
Singers Maria Kanelopoulou, Hrysoula Stefanaki, and Thanos Polydoras, perform famous songs of Nikos Gounaris, Danai, Hristos Hairopoulos, Alekos Sakellarios, Mihalis Sougioul,Kostas Giannidis, Cesare Andrea Bixio, Nikos Hatziapostolou, Leo Rapitis and Sofia Vembo. This CD is a live recording.