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

Background

Dino was born on July 20, 1942 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. 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) and is well known in Christian circles.

Dino has hosted two television shows, the Dino and Debby Show in the 1970s with his wife Deborah and The Dino Show presently, which 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. His technique has been described as fluid and brilliant. Many of his works are religion-based and/or contemporary remakes of classical music works. Dino also performs annually in his own show in Branson, Missouri, United States. When in Branson, Kartsonakis attends James River Assembly in Ozark, 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.

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

Family

Kartsonakis was married to Deborah Marie Keener in 1976, with whom he has a daughter, Christina. Dino and Debby subsequently divorced a few years later. Christina Kartsonakis, known as "an astonishing beauty" in some publications, is singer/songwriter/producer who has been featured on several mainstream projects and has gained much notariaty in Europe. In 1986 Dino married his current wife, Cheryl. Cheryl Kartsonakis is sister to gospel singer Gary McSpadden. Cheryl Kartsonakis had a daughter, Cherie.

Awards

Grammys

GMAs

Eight Gospel Music Association Dove Awards:

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

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).

Quotes

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

References

  1. ^ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 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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