Manoli Michael Stavrinakis

Manoli Michael Stavrinakis

Manoli Stavrinakis, Bass, is a Charleston native and is excited to be singing his first performance with the Taylor Festival Choir. He is a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina where he studied International Business and Finance and also received his Performance Certificate in Voice. He has sung with various groups including The Charleston Symphony Chorus and Opera at USC. 

Get To Know Our Artists

Where did you do your musical training?

University of South Carolina

When did you first start performing with the TFC?

2022

What is your all-time favorite choral work?

A Tie, yes I am cheating: Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers & Handel's Alexander's Feast

Where do you live now? And where do you call “home”?

I am Charleston born and raised!

What is your favorite hobby outside of music?

I host my own podcast, Manoli's Musings, where I ramble about a variety of topics.

Who is your favorite singer?

Maria Callas, end of story! For non-classical it would have to be Sinatra, not only because of his skill, but we have the same birthday!

Who is your favorite actor?

James Gandolfini! Gone too soon.

Favorite movie or play?

Movie: Goodfellas / Play: The Oresteia

What is your favorite meal?

Whole, Fresh Fish prepared Greek-style, with fresh octopus for an appetizer, enjoyed while sipping on an ouzo and looking at the Aegean Sea

Who is your favorite sports team?

The Los Angeles Dodgers, though they are trying their best to get me to reconsider & my Gamecocks, bless their hearts

Do you have a favorite TFC or “singing with Rob” anecdote?

When singing in the Charleston Symphony Chorus, Rob frequently will pull the "I'll wait" tactic whenever the chorus is chit-chatting. It reminds me of being back in elementary school and I have never seen that tactic used on grown adults. But it also makes me laugh, so please do not stop doing it.