"Vassilis Tsabropoulos' talent is shocking.
I feel happy and depressed at the same time, because Greece is too small to accommodate his talent. Vassilis Tsabropoulos and Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra of Athens are real blessings of God, for this country"

GEORGE CHATZINIKOS (1923-2015)
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"I greet the members of the new Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra of Athens and wish them all the very best for their opening season! Having realized what deep personal tradedies all musicians have gone through in Greece, in recent times, the birth of this Orchestra surely shows the will of so many to give the people of Greece wonderful music in the future.

In the name of all the members of Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and myself, we wish the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra of Athens a wonderful new life. 
I know you will bring joy to hundreds and thousands of people.
​The people of Greece need you!
The World needs you!
May you have a wonderful life in the future!
I send my best wishes to every member of the MSO of Athens and wish them a new permanent existence!"

ZUBIN MEHTA

"Greeting Vassilis and members of the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra of Athens!
I am very inspired by your heroic and noble efforts to bring symphonic music once again to the citizens of your great city!
You are courageous and you will succeed!
I wish you all the best of luck for your opening concert.
I really wish I can be there!
Congratulations and Bravissimo!"

GLENN DICTEROW

"Dear Mr Tsabropoulos, thank you for your kind words in your recent message. Finally back from my tour with Vienna Philharmonic and I take the opportunity of wishing you and Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra of Athens all my best for a successful start to a wonderful season!"

DIETER FLURY