Welcome

My name is Viktor Mastoridis.

I'm a composer and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bouzouki, baglamas, tambura) working in blues, rock, and Balkan fusion.

I compose in English, Serbian, Macedonian, and Greek.

My music has been featured in over 100 television programs, documentaries, and festivals worldwide—from major broadcast channels to independent productions and film. 
youtube logo  See and hear where my music has appeared.

My compositions have been learned and performed by musicians internationally. 

youtube logo  Listen to Bruce Middleton's interpretation of The Rush.

Recordings — Studio recordings and live performances, solo and with Valkania, in blues, rock, and Balkan fusion.

Live — Current performances with Valkania, a London-based Balkan-fusion ensemble.

4 Musicians — Guitar and bouzouki tabs, notations, and exercises for Balkan scales and uneven time signatures.

Liturgical — English-language Orthodox liturgical music composed for small parishes with untrained singers.

4 Teachers — Educational resources: music theory, teaching guides, and materials for Balkan music and notation.

4 Children — Music and notations designed for young musicians.

Reflections — Essays on Balkan music theory, faith, and society.
 

 

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News

From Constantinople to Hawick: A Rhythmic Balkan Journey

On Sunday, 29th March 2026, starting at 7.00pm, I am going to perform at the Evergreen Hall, Hawick, Scotland, a selection of original and traditional Balkan tunes. Click to see the programme.

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Valkania Concert Listings: 42 Documented Concerts So Far

Just finished updating the concert listings of Valkania, with 42 documented concerts across London in venues like Jamboree, Rich Mix, REH (Foyer), Hootananny, Earl Haig, Luna Lounge and many more. ConcertArchives.org

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The New Valkania Website Is Live

A central hub for the Valkania world — concerts, recordings, the newsletter — all gathered in one place. https://valkania.musicvm.com

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Valkania: ready to play gigs around London in 2026

Valkania is preparing a setlist for 2026; announcements will follow in due course.


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Song release: De Tierra Lejana Venimos | with Djanan & Ginka

A traditional Puerto Rican Christmas Carol, sang by Djanan Turan and Ginka Mastoridis



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Tabs/notation release | The First Noel Zeimbekiko Style | Guitar & Baglamas

English (Cornish) / Greek Folk Fusion. The popular Welsh Christmas Carol is arranged in Zeimbekiko, 9/4 time signature rhythm. It's a bit of a stretch, literary speaking:-)

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Rehearsal recording: Nokjva Dojdi Mi (Come To Me Tonight) with Mariana

Macedonian Folk Ballad Fusion in 5/8 Time. Recorded on Jamulus, December 2025.
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Draft Tabs & Notation: The First Noel - Zeimbekiko Style, 9/4 Time

Preparing guitar and baglamas tabs as well as standard notation for an arrangement of this Welsh Christmas Carol that I recorded in 2012. To be published on Patreon these days.

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Song Release: All Poor Man and Humble (recorded 2009)

A Christmas Carol arranged as a rock ballad.

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Demo Song: Пловидба (Sailing) | 2025

A Balkan Pop fusion song in Macedonian, 9/8 time signature, drafted in XI.2025

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