Dino Kartsonakis

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Dino Kartsonakis (b. 1942) is an accomplished sacred pianist of Greek heritage.

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[edit] Background

Dino was born on July 20, 1942[1] in New York City and attended Glad Tidings Tabernacle. He began playing his grandmother's piano at the age of three. The first song he had learned was At the Cross. He was enrolled in piano lessons at age five.

Dino received his professional training at The King's College as well as the Juilliard School of Music. For many years he served as pianist for the evangelist Kathryn Kuhlman.[1] Dino has traveled extensively and produced well over 50 recordings on his own as well as mainstream labels. He has worked with various evangelists (such as Kathryn Kuhlman)[1] and is well known in Christian circles.

The Dino Show, cohosted with his wife Cheryl, runs weekly on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. He has also appeared on QVC, beginning in 2000. Dino has described his style as combining the classical and the sacred.[citation needed] His technique has been described as fluid and brilliant.[citation needed] Many of his works are religion-based and/or contemporary remakes of classical music works.[1] Dino also performs annually in his own show in Branson, Missouri, United States. When in Branson, Kartsonakis attends Faith Life Church in Branson, Missouri. Among his proudest accomplishments is production of what is known as the "Peace Series", a collection of CDs featuring more subdued piano arrangements against a backdrop of nature sounds. Kartsonakis performed at Carnegie Hall in December 15, 2005.[citation needed]

Dino has participated in an auction benefiting MusicCares, a charitable organization that helps struggling musicians and entertainers.

[edit] Family

Dino and Cheryl have two daughters and two granddaughters.


Dino has sister Christine Bartholomew . She and her husband Paul live in Franklin, TN. Dino has 5 nephews and 1 niece (children of Christine and Paul Bartholomew) The names of the niece and nephews are Laurie Lynn Bartholomew DiGesare, Paul J. Bartholomew, Jr., Matthew Todd Bartholomew, Stephen Marc Bartholomew, Jonathan David Bartholomew.

Other living relatives of Dino are his two aunts who live in California. Anna Frudakis Wilson and Evangeline Frudakis DeJulio. Also, and an Uncle, Evangelos William Frudakis who is a world renoun sculptor living in TX. These are from his mothers side of the family.

[edit] Awards

[edit] Grammys

[edit] GMAs

Eight Gospel Music Association Dove Awards:

  • 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986: Instrumentalist[2]
  • 1993, 1996: Instrumental Album of the Year[3]

[edit] Recordings

  • No Greater Love
  • Your Requests
  • The Greatest of Miracles
  • Reflections of Dino
  • Kathryn Kuhlman Presents Dino
  • Christmas with Dino Playing Your Favorite Carols
  • The Miracle (w/ David Rose)
  • Alleluia
  • With Love from Dino
  • Dino Plays Folk Musical Themes
  • My Tribute
  • A Salute to the United States of America
  • Dino on Tour with Debby
  • Dino Plays Classic Country
  • Love Song
  • Rise Again
  • Just Piano Praise
  • Rush Hour
  • Just Piano Praise II
  • Encore
  • Favorite Hymns
  • Chariots of Fire
  • Majesty
  • Just Piano Praise III
  • Great is the Lord
  • A Christmas Gift of Love
  • Regal Reign
  • A Place for Us
  • A Piano Portrait
  • A Wonderful Time of the Year
  • Kartsonakis
  • Hits of the 80's
  • Peace in the Midst of the Storm
  • Majestic Peace
  • All Creation Sings
  • Rhythm of Peace
  • Christmas A Time for Peace
  • Classical Peace
  • Somewhere in Time
  • Miracles
  • Music For All Time
  • Quiet Time
  • A Christmas Celebration
  • When I Fall in Love
  • Quiet Inspiration
  • Quiet Romance
  • With Love (re-release of A Place for Us)
  • Somewhere in Christmastime
  • The Birthday of the King
  • Hymns Collection vol. 1 (a total of 6 are planned for release).

[edit] Quotes

  • "God gave me the talent and I endeavor to give it back to Him with each new idea."[citation needed]
  • "Over 100,000 people attend my shows each season and no one can say they haven't heard the Gospel."[citation needed]
  • "Being a pianist allows me to play in any language."[citation needed]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, First printing, Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 259. ISBN 1-56563-679-1. 
  2. ^ "Dove Award Recipients for Instrumentalist". Published by the Gospel Music Association. Retrieved November 15, 2006.
  3. ^ "Dove Award Recipients for Instrumental Album". Published by the Gospel Music Association. Retrieved November 15, 2006.

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