Iro Menegou is a versatile pianist, performer, curator, and educator from Greece, with a deep commitment to contemporary music. Her work spans solo performances, ensemble collaborations, and educational initiatives, all aimed at promoting contemporary music creation and cultural exchanges.As a performer, Iro collaborates with composers to bring their works to life, whether as a soloist, with her ensembles, or through her students. She is a founding member of the Pythia Trio and Methexis Ensemble, both dedicated to presenting new and bold music. Additionally, she performs with the cinematic music ensemble "Bouche Fermée" and she is a member of the Music Theatre workshop ensemble "Enumerations", designed under the homonymous work of the renowned Greek composer Georges Aperghis. Her performances have been featured in festivals and recitals in Greece, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Romania and Switzerland.Iro is also deeply involved in cultural management and music education. She was selected for the European Music Council’s fellowship program (2018-2020) and has since designed and organized European educational projects for young musicians and music teachers. Her work with the non-profit organization "beartive" includes notable events like the Music Diaries and the Taratsa International Film Festival. In 2018, she founded the international festival "Women Composing in the Balkans," which was shortlisted for the Classical NEXT Innovation Award 2019. She also served as Production Manager for the 9th Cyprus New Music Festival in 2020 and joined the curatorial team for the "Music Bridge above Syngrou" Festival in Athens in 2024. Currently, she is the artistic director of the "Toyful Music Festival" in Cyprus.Iro’s educational background includes a Piano Diploma with Highest Distinction from the Athens Conservatory, where she studied under E. Alakiozidou, along with advanced studies in theory and double bass. She has participated in workshops and masterclasses focused on contemporary music, including those led by Lorenda Ramou and Nicholas Tzortzis. She holds degrees in Music Science and Art as well as a Bachelor in Economics.Currently, Iro teaches piano and music theory at the Municipal Conservatory of Pylaia-Hortiatis, where she also coordinates international relations. Since 2023, she has been the Artistic Director of the Conservatory of De La Salle College in Thessaloniki, continuing to inspire and mentor the next generation of musicians in Thessaloniki.Iro Menegou’s work is characterized by her dedication to contemporary music, her collaborative spirit, and her passion for fostering cultural and educational connections through music.