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Α. Compositions
1. “Phos Ilaron”, for mixed choir (1984). The first, in chronological order, work of the composer, the result of his theological quest. It is a setting of an early Christian era hymn known as “Epilihnios”, which is in use today in the Orthodox ritual. Written in a rather chromatic style, having no relation with the melodic line of the traditional hymn, the work attempts to express the intense agony and passion at the beginning of one’s prayer, up to the final “apatheia”, the inner sense of fulfillment in his soul. A state of being without any passion as a consequence of divine energy, the action of divine light (“phos”). The Adagio for string orchestra (2005) is based in this work. 2. “Paraklisis”, for clarinet solo (1991). The first of composer’s works written in a modern progressive idiom. It is based in symmetry of intervals and their gradual transformation. It is a musical equivalent of someone’s experience by attending the “Paraklitikos Canon to Virgin Mary” a very famous ritual which takes place in Eastern Orthodox Church at August. The work is divided in 7 parts: a. Ritual, b. Prayer Ι (bird song), c. Offer, e. Dance (mystic waltz), d. Prayer ΙΙ (recitativo), e. Expectation, f. The Miracle. In its stage form, the work, includes an introduction with two monastery “talanton”, (a percussive piece of wood, monks use for ceremonial calling) sounding in a canon before the sound of a censer. A narrator recites hymns (“troparion”) from the ceremony between the parts. The work draw the attention of exquisite performers as Michel Arrignion, Stathis Kiosoglou (first and second performance in Athens in 1991-1992) and Giannis Sabrovalakis who under the artistic direction of Theodor Antoniou gave a performance at the 3d Sacred Festival in island Patmos (2003). He also recorded the work for a coming up CD production. In its version for oboe solo (2002), it has been perfomed by Spyros Kontos at "Ionian Academy Music Hall" in Corfu, in 2010, who also recorded the work for his personal CD "Metamorphosis". http://oboemetamorphosis.wordpress.com/paraklisis/ 3. “Ritual”, for oboe solo, (1991). Transcription of the first part of “Paraklisis” (1991). 4. “Cadenzae”, for clarinet and viola (1994). Written for the duo Stathis Kiosoglou – Natassa Ananna is a study in the classical style in two parts, Cadenza I and II, for the 2st and 3d movement respectively of the double concerto for clarinet and viola by Josef Fialla. The performance took place by the same duo with the “Athens String Orchestra” in 1994 at “Athens Megaron”. 5. “Triodion”, for alto flute, English horn and basset horn “… like a dry and thirsty land that has no water.” Psalm 63,1 (1996). An Ode for these three monophonic instruments, a reference to the, period of the orthodox church calendar under the same name. The musical idiom here is closer to the traditional tonality with some hints from jazz harmony. The 5 parts are: a. Wandering b. Thoughts c. Remembrance d. Hesitation e. Decision and Passion The work attempts to express the anxiety and the agony of a believer on his personal way to heaven. It has been performed by Katerina Cenz , Giannis Papagiannis and Stathis Kiosoglou at “Philippos Nakas” Concert Hall, Athens in 1996 and by Nikos Halkias, Georgia Konstantopoulou and Vassilis Paraskeuopoulos at “Athenaeum” Concert Hall, Athens as well in 2004 . 6. “Anakrasis”, for piano solo (1999). Written for the final concert of the seminar “Piano Music of 20th Century” by pianist Efi Agrafioti the work is dedicated to her. It follows the intervallic symmetry of “Paraklisis” (1991) but in a more free way and with the use of traditionally tonic elements. Here the composer taking advantage of the particular sonority of different regions of the instrument, attempts to « describe » the “anakrasis” the transubstantiation of the consecrated bread and wine to body and blood of Jesus Christ in the ritual of the Holly Mass. The performance took place the same year by the composer in the final concert of the seminar at “Athens Cultural Centre”, recorded as well by the “Hellenic Radio Television” and came up on a CD production by “MOTIVO” under the title “Piano Works by Greek Composers”. It has also been performed by Valeria Athanasiadou At “Athenaeum” Concert Hall”, Athens in 2002. 7. “Little Studies”, for piano solo (1998 – 2002). 12 Studies,( 1st and 2nd volume) each of different style, character and technical demands using at the beginning a very simple tonic idiom, growing gradually to apply composition with symmetry of intervals, jazz harmony and free serialism. Parts of the work has been performed by Valeria Athanasiadou at “Athenaeum” Concert Hall”, Athens in 2002. Ι. a. “First Steps”, for the Five Fingers b. “Gnome”, for the Staccatto ( to Gyorgy Ligeti) c. “Clouds”, for the “Tenutae” d. “Gallop”, for the Crossing Hands e. “ A Knight’s Fanfare”, for the Chords f. “Sentiments”, for the sonority (to Bernard Hermmann) II. a. “Nocturne”, for the Sostenuto Pedal (to Keith Jarret) b. “Sorrow”, for Multiple Layers c. “Step by Step”, for the Wrist d. “Riddle”, for the Subtle Dynamics (to Anton Webern) e. “Fire Dance”, for the Large Intervals (to Arnold Scoenberg) f. “Jazzy”, for the “Swing” Feeling (to Thelonius Monk and Cecil Taylor) 8. “Barcarole”, for orchestra ( 2002). Short orchestral “comment” of romantic-impressionistic style, part of “Music and Vision”, a composer’s collection about sound and image (music for theatre, cinema, television or just imaginary visions). 9. “Epic Overture”, for synthesizers and large orchestra (2002). An orchestral overture of epic-romantic character written for an hypothetical overproduction. From the composer’s collection “Music and Vision”. 10. “M”, for piano, double bass and orchestra, (2002). A symphonic study in jazz idiom dedicated to Michel Legrand. From the composer’s collection “Music and Vision”. 11.“Landscape in Heaven”, for mixed choir and orchestra. (2002). Another short “comment” from the composer’s collection “Music and Vision”. From the depths of one’s soul to the glory of the heights of heaven. 12.“Prelude”( Occhi di Mare), for piano solo (2002). Short piece of “leggiero” character in the “Lied” form. From the composer’s collection “Music and Vision”. 13. “Our First Night”, for small orchestral ensemble, (2002). Title music of the movie on the same name by Zoe Xanthopoulou (Drama Festival 2003). From the composer’s collection “Music and Vision” as well. 14.“Seven Times Twelve”, for baritone saxophone and double bass (2002). Short dodecaphonic piece of “swing” character in which a twelve note row is used seven times. From the composer’s collection “Music and Vision”. 15. “Strange Visitors”, for string quartet (2002). A suspense “sequence” for an imaginary horror movie. Later the introduction of “String Quartet”(2006). From the composer’s collection “Music and Vision” as well. 16. “Music for an hypothetical T.V. Series of the 70’s”, for jazz band, (2002). From the same collection “Music and Vision”. 17.a. “L.A. Nights”, for jazz-rock ensemble and orchestra, (2002) b.“Funk ‘n Latin”, for jazz-rock ensemble, (2002) c. “China Waltz”, for ethnic ensemble, (2002) d. “Space Walk”, for synthesizers and orchestra, (2002) e. “Cruisin’”, for voices, techno ensemble, brass and strings. (2002). f. “Crystal Curtain”, for synthesizers, (2002) g. “The Winner”, for jazz-rock ensemble and orchestra, (2002) ι.«Συρτός» for santouri, (2002) Short works for commercial use. From the same collection “Music and Vision”. 18. “Fuga”, A Portrait, Hommage a J.S.Bach, (2002) a. Strings Version, b. Baroque Trio Version, c. Church Organ Version and “Air”, A Portrait, Hommage a J.S.Bach, for baroque ensemble (2002). Compositional studies under the guidance by Michalis Travlos. From the same collection “Music and Vision”. 19. “Tristraton (Oidipus Blindness), for oboe and percussion (2002). Written for an imaginary performance of the famous scene of “Oidipus” by Sofokles. From “Music and Vision”also. 20.“Nocturne”, for flute, oboe (or clarinet), cello and piano (2003). An extended dodecaphonic work in the form of theme and variations. Its mystic mood (like a all night long ritual) follows the strict composing process. It is divided in seven parts: Theme, Var. I – V, and Epilogue. The 5th Variation is a greek dance (Danza alla Greca). Because of the demanding and soloistic part of the cello, the work could be a concertino for this instrument. The performance took place at the “Hellenic American Union” Theatre by the Hellenic Ensemble for Contemporary Music under Iakovos Konitopoulos. 21. “Thrinos”, for cello solo (2003), 3d Variation from “Nocturne” for flute, oboe, cello and piano (2003). It has been performed by Photini Nikolopoulou at “Athenaeum” Concert Hall, Athens in 2003 and by Kostis Theos at "Ph. Nakas" Concert Hall, Athens in 2010. 22.“Dance Scenes”, for wind quintet, “Hear the Voice inside You …” (2003). Written in a strict and abstract dodecaphonic style, follows the form of a theme and 12 variations- miniatures (in the style of Webern) and an epilogue. There is an emphasis between the intervallic and motivic interrelations of the initial tone row and the planning of the work. It has a chorographical character and is dedicated to Anton Webern and Igor Stravinsky 23. “Dance Sketches”, for violin and piano (2003). Four dance like concertante pieces, each of them a portrait of a composer and a study of his style. A Tango or a Milonga for Nikos Skalkotas, a Waltz for Alban Berg, a Pas de deux for Paul Hintemith, and a Sarabande and Capriccio for G.F.Haendel και Igor Stravinsky respectively. The work performed by Spyros Travlos and Panagiotis Archontidis at “Athenaeum” Concert Hall, Athens, in the same year. 24. “Romanza”, for oboe and strings (2004). Incidental music for the narration of the novel “Eros Iros” by Alexandros Papadiamantis for a CD production by Geitonas School. A romantic and lyrical composition in the form of the Lied. 25. “The Fallen Dervish”, (2004) a. The Fallen Dervish, for ney solo b. Dance of the Fallen Dervish, for ethnic ensemble c. Farewell of the Fallen Dervish, for ney and psalt singers ensemble Incidental music for the narration of the novel “The Fallen Dervish” by Alexandros Papadiamantis for a CD production by Geitonas School as well. An attempt for practice in old traditional musical forms of the past. 26. “Temptations”, Dialogues for clarinet and viola (2004), The work written for the duo: Giannis Sabrovalakis-Andreas Georgotas in a programmatic character, is a series of variations in a concertante style. The exposition of intervallic and motivic elements in the introduction (In the Desert), leads suddenly and unexpectedly (as it fits to a temptation) to 9 short appearances - disguises (Apparitions) - the 5th is a prayer and the 8th a Devil’s Dance. Finale (Flames) is in the peak of technical and expressional demands. Large intervals growing high like a cry to the listener between the two instruments and the strict contrapuntal writing suggest an interchange of roles between the tempting one and the other being tempted. Devil’s Dance and Finale rearranged later as parts of the “String Quartet” (2006). The work is to be recorded by the same duo for a coming up CD production by “AMICME”. 27.“Cello Concerto”, (1st part), for cello and large orchestra (2004). The almost traditionally tonic idiom of the work is a turning point for the composer’s thinking to more simple forms and easy to comprehend musical language. The tempos (Maestoso con moto – Poco meno mosso – L’ istesso tempo ma espressivo e tranquillo – Lento – Tempo primo) and the overall character is one of a romantic concerto. It is dedicated to Manos Hatzidakis and composer believes that it has something from him and his music.. 28. “Eros”, for cello solo, “Love shattered my mind, like a storm in an oak forest on the mountainside.”«Έρος δ’ ετίναξέ μοι φρένας, ως άνεμος κατ’ όρος δρυσίν εμπέτων.» Sappho (V, 47 Lobel – Page) (2005), The work was a commission by the Thomas Tamvakos Greek Composers Archive. The power of love as Sappho poetically saw it and the composer musically hear it thousand years later. In a mystic and romantic-expressionistic as well mood “Eros” is based in a dialectical juxtaposition between the ancient Greek spirit and the contemporary musical thinking. The short citations of the famous Orestes stasimo from the Euripidian trilogy which recurs periodically works as a sacred voice from the past that leads the composer through the centuries and motivates his creativity. The work performed twice in 2006: by Dimitris Magriotis at “Philippos Nakas” Concert Hall, Athens and by Olga Articopoulou at “EXPO ATHENS” Concert Hall, in the “Anthousa String Festival”receiving a honoured distinction. In its version for viola solo (2010), it has been performed by Andrea Hemmenway in Composer's Portrait, organized by the "Greek Composers Union" at "Hellenic Conservatory" in Marousi in 2010 and in her personal recital at "Vryssaki Hall", Athens Plaka, the same year. 29.“Adagio”, for string orchestra (2005). It is a rearrangement of “Phos Ilaron”, for mixed choir (1984) The string writing reveals another aspect of the expressive possibilities of this early work. 30.“Theme and Variations”, for string orchestra (2005). The work is written especially for the composer’s final composition diploma and has been his second attempt to write a work in a large scale (the first was a cello concerto). The theme, on which ten variations lead to the grandiose finale, is written by a composer’s good friend, Nikos Drelas. The strict polyphonic writing of the earlier serial works as well as the free homophonic style of the last almost tonic are here altogether in a almost progressive idiom. The programmatic nature of this composition coexists with the absolute musical sound form. Titles of variations like “Waltz funebre” or “Jazz Polka”, in an austere musical text give the point for a new direction in composer’s creative thinking. 31. “Little Preludes”, for guitar solo (Unfinished) a. “Fanfare” b. “Cycles” c. “Bells” Short images, little compositional attempts for such an “idiomatic” musical instrument. 32. Suite for Harp, for harp solo (Unfinished) α. “Blues” b. “Toccata” A suite for another “idiomatic” musical instrument on old and new forms. “Blues” is dedicated to Michel Legrand and “Toccata” to Francis Poulenc. 33. “Piano Concerto”, for piano and strings (2005). The work is written in the classical form of a concerto and follows a neoclassical idiom. The three parts are respectively dedicated to: α. Johannes Brahms – Dmitri Schostakovitch, β. Bella Bartok γ. Sergei Prokoffiev – Paul Hinthemith – Johann Sebastian Bachbeing a study of each composer’s style . The whole work is dedicated to pianist Konstantinos Papadakis. The 3d part has been performed by Lorenda Ramou and Orchestra of Colours under the direction of Miltos Logiadis at Benaki Museum Cocert Hall, Athens in 2006. 34. “The Flying Hat” Scenes of a Fairy Tail, for orchestra (2006) a. “A Little Fanfare” b. “The Hatland” c. “Dad, the Giant Hat” d. “Dance of the Little Hats” e. “The Wind” f. “The Flight” g. “Farewell” A fairy tale full of inspiration written by a child was the stimulus for the creation of this polytonal work for orchestra. With humor and innocence, piquant orchestration and cinematic use of the sound, the work is dedicated to the child, Michalis Tillianakis and to Eleutherios Geitonas, director of “Geitonas School” who gave the idea for this project. The work has been transcribed for piano, 4 hands, for the "Duo Pianismo" recital in "Benetatou" Cultural Center of Psihiko in 2010 and for wind quintet for the "Q innegal" Wind Quintet Concerts in Athens in 2011 ("Attikon Odeion"Conservatory, Art Gallery Cafe). 35. “String Quartet” (2006) The work is written in the memory of G. Ligeti. It goes from strict atonal to tonal and almost neoclassical idiom, from inner intense expression to parody and grotesque humour. Elements so characteristic in the musical language of the honored composer. The 5 parts are: 1. Introduction: "Strange Visitors" (Lento misterioso), 2. Scherzo I: Interrupted cha-cha : "Faith's Dance" (Andantino scherzando), 3.Intermezzo: "Et expecto..."(Larghetto semplice), 4. Scherzo II: "Devil's Dance" (Allegro giocoso), 5. Finale: "Flames" (Feroce) There is also a programmatic scenario behind the five mouvements of the work: Strange visitors appear threatening or cheating. And suddenly Faith start to dance an interrupted cha –cha. Expectation stands in the center of the work and in the soul of our hero. Devil’s dance leads to the final test. Flames. Flames of purification or flames of hell? It has been performed by the ensemble “ALEA III” under Theodor Antoniou at “Tsai Performance Centre”, Boston University in 2007. 36. “Asklipiadou Epigramma” for mixed choir (2007) It is a setting of an ancient “epigramma” of erotic-religious character by the Hellenistic era poet Asklipiadis from Palatinian Anthology (V, 64). The work was a commission by the Thomas Tamvakos Greek Composers Archive. 37. “Aischilus’ Hymn to One God” for vocal ensemble or mixed choir (2007) A setting of a fragment from “Agamemnon”(“Oresteia”) by Aeschylus (V,160-166). Characterized by a chromatic melody and of remote progress harmony, the work attempts a tribute to the style of Gesualdo da Venosa. It was a commission by the Thomas Tamvakos Greek Composers Archive and it has been performed at the “Hellenic American Union” Theatre by vocal ensemble “Philodos”, in 2007. 38. “From a Diary of a Child” 30 Short Children Pieces for Piano Solo (2007) The life of a child reveals and hides inside images and sentiments, sounds and experiences, questions and concerns. Parts of a world lost forever but treasured in the adult soul. From “First Day, First Page” of the diary and Sunday’s “Joybells” to the “Bittersweet” morning dances and the “Calm” of a “Sunny Afternoon”, from “A Sudden Absence” and a “Strange Question” to the “Loneliness” and “Dream”, from the imaginary “Indian Dance” to the “Walkin’” on “a Rainy Day” and from “March of the Goose” to the “Flowers’ Waltz”, “Lullaby” and “Farewell Song”, these “Diary of a Child” pages unfold the thread of a very well known memory, a memory of us all. These 30 short piano pieces were composed between 2003 and 2007. Some of them are compositions of inspired children, composer’s pupils, like Orsaki Roussetou and Plato Tsoukatos-Pontikis. This collection is dedicated to all composer’s pupils and especially toy Nikos Karidis, the grown up “child” who gave me the opportunity to write most of the pieces presented. The work was recorded by Dimitra Mane on cd for the upcoming edition of the score by "Geitonas School". The artist performed parts of the work in composer's personal Portrait organized by "Greek Composers Union" at "Hellenic Conservatory" in Maroussi in 2010. 39. “Jeux pour Deux” for two pianos (2007) A work of neoclassical character with influences from jazz idiom. It is dedicated to the piano duo “Dimitra Mane – Andy Miliory” and to Maurice Ravel in the musical style of whom there are intentional references - by which was performed at Athenaeum Concert Hall Athens in 2008. 40. "Six Children Songs", for (2 and 3 part) Children 's Choir (2008) a. "Little Moon", poetry by G. Visiinos b. "Go, walk, see, come out", poetry by Al. Adamopoulos c. "Lullaby", poetry by St. Sperantza d. "Coukou 's Song", poetry by Ar. Makri e. "Wave, Little Wave", poetry by M. Eleftheriou f. "The Drummer Boy", poetry by N. Gkatsos 6 settings on poetry written by famous Greek poets. Composed in simple song tonic forms and mainly polyphonic texture. Dedicated to composer's little son, Orfeas-Ioannis. The work has been performed by the vocal ensemble "Philodos" at Danish Intitute in Athens, in 2008. The work was transcribed for saxophone duo and trio in 2012. 41.“Two Rivers” (from Lethe to Mnemosyne) for mezzo soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano (2008) I. Lethe, the Water of Oblivion a. The Guardians b. Night Procession and Lament II. Mnemosyne, the Water of Remembrance a. Invocation b. Incantation The work is written between September and December 2008 for mezzo soprano Angelica Cathariou and the Greek Ensemble of Contemporary Music under Valery Oreshkin. It is based on an excerpt of an ancient greek funerary inscription of 4th century B.C. found at the Trofonius Oracle in Petilia, South Italy. "Γης παις ειμί και ουρανού, αστερόεντος. Αυτάρ εμοί γένος ουράνιον, τόδε ίστε και αυτοί. Δίψηι δ’ειμί αύη και απόλλυμαι, αλλά δότ’ αίψα ψυχρόν ύδωρ προρρέον της Μνημοσύνης από λίμνης." (I am a child of earth and starry sky. My origin is celestial, and you know it very well. I am burning thurst and I loose myself. But give me soon cool water, springs from Lake Mnemosyne.) The text, which is being set at the 2nd part of the work, is an invocation of the soul descending to Hades to the guardians of lake Mnemosyne, to allow keeping its memory alive to the next life. Privilege, under tradition, of the initiate souls, counter to that of lake Lethe which led them to eternal oblivion. The two parts of the composition are the equivalent to the watery - metaphysical element of the two lakes - rivers running across Hades. The work is dedicated to the memory of composer's father Ioannis Theodossiou (1917 - 2008) and has been performed by Angelica Kathariou and the Greek Ensemble of Contemporary Music under Valery Oreshkin at "Ph. Nakas" Concert Hall, Athens, in 2009. 42.“Egomia”, Concert Monologues, for Wind Quintet (2009) Ι. “Stasis I”, Lento, come un recitativo II. “Stasis II”, L ‘istesso tempo, molto ritmico III. “Stasis III”, Passacaglia Ritmica, L ‘istesso tempo, grave A work of free serialism, composed on the ritual of the “Egomia”, a very famous litany of the Eastern Orthodox Church which takes place on Holly Friday. It consist of 3 parts, 3 “Stasis”, according to the traditional ritual. The unaccompanied monologues of the 1st “Stasis” lead to the virtuosic dialogues of the 2nd and to the general fortissimo tutti of the 3d. The work has a version with narration on the prototype text of the traditional ritual. It was written on November 2009 for the “Q” innegal Wind Quintet which gave the premier at the German Evangelic Church in Athens next year and is dedicated to composer’s stepmother, Eleni, who died after the completion of the work. The 3d part has also a dedication to Olivier Messiaen, on the musical style of whom there are intentional references. 43. “Lorenda Variations” for piano solo (2009) A work of free serialism, based on the musical notes of the name of the distinguished greek pianist Lorenda Ramou to whom is dedicated and who gave the first performance at Hellenic Conservatory on a Composer’s Portrait by Greek Composers’ Union. The musical material is varied constantly up to the end of this one part composition. 44. "Hellenic Suite", for viola and piano (2010) I.Seashore Procession, Thalassaki (traditional tune from Dodekanisos) II.Dance of the Youngsters, Pentozalis (traditional tune from Crete) III.Litany in Spring, Egomia (from the Evening Service of Holly Epitaph) IV.Dance of the Elders, Matoklada (rebetiko carsilama tune by Markos Vamvakaris) V.Ancient Ritual, Orestes Stasimon (from "Orestes" Tragedy by Euripides) VI.Dance of the Past, Dance (traditional tune from Heipiros) VII.Homelands Lost, Mia Smyrnia stoPapathyri (traditional tune from Asia Minor) VIII.Dance of the Future, Pyrihios (traditonal dances from "Sera" and "Shereanit'sa" from Pontos) Four laments, four dances. Eight scenes depicting Hellenic History from 6th century B.C., or even earlier, up to our days, based on fragments of ancient Greek music, folk and byzantine tradition and rebetiko song tunes as well. From Greece of the distand past, to Greece of the present and, maybe, to Greece of the years to come, Hellas of the Future. The work is dedicated to the Greek Composer Giannis Konstantinidis. It has been performed by Andrea Hemmenway and Konstantinos Papadakis in " Fall Arts Concert" organised by "Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia" in "The Ethical Society Hall" of Philadelphia in 2010. The same artists perfomed the work at "Kendal Concert Hall" in Kendal, Pennsylvania in 2011. Version for violin and piano available. Excerpts of this version has been performed by Tania Sikelianou and Timos Gennatos at : "Ellinikon Eidyllion", Selianitika, Aigion in 2011. 45. "Scenes from Ancient Greece", for piano solo (2010) I.Invocation (1st Delphic Hymn to Apollo) II.Ritual (from "Orestes" Stasimon by Euripides) III.Dance (Pirryhios) Toccata An Invocation, a Ritual, a Dance. Three acts of calling upon God, three different aspects of refering to Him. One of call, one of prayer, one of bacchanale ecstasy. Each one is based on a melody fragment from Ancient Greek Melos depicting three scenes from Ancient Greece. Performed in "Faculty Recital" at "Philips Autograph Library" of West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2010 by Konstantinos Papadakis to whom is dedicated. 46. "The Passage", for alto flute, viola and piano (2010) Introduction I.Ten Minutes II.I have something to tell you! III.Do you remember the river? The work is based on the three, one act, theatrical plays by Greek writer and doctor Harry Kandiloros, published under the same name by "Dodoni" in 2010. The story is about the passage between this life and life after death. The 1st is about a cosmological end which never happens. The 2nd about the death of two friends under a collapsed building after an earthquake. The 3d about an afterlife dialogue between the persons of a family. Each of the three parts of the work is written respectively after the reading of the three parts of the book. First performance by "Meteora Ensemble" (Julia Barnett: alto flute, Kathryn Christensen:piano) with Andrea Hemmenway: viola as guest artist at Palisades Lutheran Church, Los Angeles, California in 2010. The work was transcribed for violin, baritone saxophone and piano in 2012. 47. "Hellenic Dances", for clarinet and piano (2010) I.Dance of the Youngsters, Pentozalis (traditional tune from Crete) II.Dance of the Elders, Matoklada (rebetiko carsilama tune by Markos Vamvakaris) III.Dance of the Past, Dance (traditional tune from Heipiros) IV.Dance of the Future, Pyrihios (traditonal dances from "Sera" and "Shereanit'sa" from Pontos) Transcription of four parts by "Hellenic Suite " for viola and piano. Tranciptions for alto saxophone and piano and flugelhorn and piano are available. The work is dedicated to Stathis Kiosoglou for whom is written and has been performed by Stathis Mavrommatis and Christina Panteli at Pera Hall, Konstantinople in 2011. 48. "The Body", for mixed choir (2011) A setting of the, under the same title, poem from the collection "Notebook of Exercises" (1929-1937) by G. Seferis. 49. "Greek Christmas Carols", for flute a bec, traverse flute and bassoon (2011) I. Ikaria Christmas Carol II. Crete new Year's Carol III. Trace New Year's Carol Musical elaboration of three Greek traditional carols in baroque style for this ensemble of three woodwinds. Written for the "Trio a bec" ensemble which performed it twice in 2011 ("Attikon Odeion" Concert Hall, "Art Gallery Cafe"). 50. "Tania's Portrait" for violin solo (2011) I.Elegy (Lento espressivo) II.Ostinato i (L' istesso tempo e marcato) III.Recitativo i (Poco piu mosso) IV.Dialogue i (L' istesso tempo) V.Ostinato ii (Largo sostenuto) VI.Recitativo ii (Tempo primo) VII.Dialogue ii, Finale (L' istesso tempo) Musical portrait of Greek violonist Tania Sikelianou. The work is inspired from her violonistic artistry. 51. "Overture" for woodwinds and brass (2012) I. Processional (Moderato con moto, maestoso) II. Funeral III. Triumphal The work, a commision by three ensembles ("Q innegal", "Just Brass", "Too Bass") was written for and performed in collaboration by them in the closing part of the their concert in Athens on 2012 ("Parnassos" Concert Hall, Athens). The three parts suggests hero's procession to the battle, death and mourning, and at last triumpal hymn up to heaven. 52. "Eros d' etinaxe moi frenas..." for alto voice and piano (2013) The work is based on 5 saved fragments of ancient lyrical poetry, on love, by Greek poetess Sappho (Lobel-Page 47, 48, 49, 34, Diehl 94). Love shattered my mind... The sinking moon has left the sky, the Pleiades have aloso gone... The coming of mistress...The turbulent expression of Love...The stars about the fair moon in their turn hide their bright face...lights up all earth with silver. It is dedicated to alto singer Anna Mouzaki for whom is written.
Β. Orchestrations-Transcriptions
1. Alexander Scrijabin: 5 Preludes (op.16 n.1, op.22 n.3, op.35 n.2, op.51 n.2, op.74 n.4 ) for large orchestra 2. Sergei Prokoffiev: Visions Fugitives op.26, (1,2,4,12,5,6,7,9) for large orchestra 3.Sergei Prokoffiev: Visions Fugitives op.26, (16,3,10,13,11,8,14) for clarinet and string quartet 4. Arnold Schoenberg: 6 Kleine Klavierstucke op.19 for clarinet and string quartet 5.George Gershwin: 3 Preludes, for clarinet and string quartet 6.George Gershwin: 3 Preludes, for flute, oboe (English horn), clarinet(basset horn) and piano (“Philippos Nakas” Concert Hall 1996, Katerina Cenz, Giannis Papagiannis, Stathis Kiosoglou, Reyma Raias) 7. Giannis Konstantinidis: Rhapsodie Micrasiatique (Prelude) for violin , clarinet and piano (“Deree College” Theater, 1995, Nancy Toufexi, Stathis Kiosoglou, Vicky Stylianou) 8. Giannis Konstantinidis: Rhapsodie Micrasiatique (Prelude) for violin , violoncello and piano (“Kendal Concerts” Pennsylvania, 2011 - The Crosslands Concerts, Pennsylvania, 2011 "Trio Casals" Sylvia Abrahamian, Ovidiu Marinescu, Κωνσταντίνος Παπαδάκης ) 9. Giannis Konstantinidis: Rhapsodie Micrasiatique (Prelude) for violin, alto saxophone and piano 10. Manos Hatzidakis: “My Beautiful Blond” (“Birds”) for flute, cello and piano 11. Manos Hatzidakis: “My Beautiful Blond” (“Birds”) for violin, cello and piano (“Kendal Concerts” Pennsylvania, 2011 - The Crosslands Concerts, Pennsylvania, 2011 "Trio Casals" Sylvia Abrahamian, Ovidiu Marinescu, Konstantinos Papadakis) 12. Manos Hatzidakis: “My Beautiful Blond” (“Birds”) for violin, barytone saxophone and piano 13 Dimitris Fampas: "Danse Grecque" (Sousta), for two guitars (2011) 14. Nikos KypoyrgosDimitris Maragopoulos, Lena Platonos : “Lilipoupoli” (excerpts) for Chilcren’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra, (“Geitonas School” 2000) 15. Manos Hatzidakis: “Birds” (excerpts) for Chilcren’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra, (“Geitonas School” Theatre, 2002) 16.Traditional Dances and Songs from the World: α. Hepiros Dance b. “Kontoula Lemonia” (Hepiros) c. “Mia Smirnia sto Parathiri (Smyrna) d. “Astrapsen i Anatoli” (Smyrna) e. “La Bouree en Auvergne” (France) f. “Greensleeves” (England) g. “Horch was kommt von draussen rein” (Germany) h. “Hava Nagila” (Israel) i. “Sakura” (Japan) j. “Siyahamba” (Africa) k. “Olympic Games Hymn” (Sp.Samaras - K.Palamas) l. “World Anthem” (D. Cope,J. Guillot, St. Bigger) for Chilcren’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra, (“Geitonas School” Theatre, 2004) 17. Songs and Chorals from Operettas and Musicals: “Sunrise, sunset” (Sh. Harnick – J. Bock) “Fiddler on the Roof”(Sh. Harnick – J. Bock) “Do – Re – Mi” “Somewhere” (L. Bernstein – St. Sondheim) “Summertime” (G, Gershwin – D. Heyward) for Chilcren’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra, (“Geitonas School” Theatre, 2005) 18. Beatles Songs) “All My Loving” (J. Lennon- P. McCartney)_ “It’s Been A Hard Day’s Night” (J. Lennon- P. McCartney) “Eleanor Rigby” (J. Lennon- P. McCartney) “Yesterday” (J. Lennon- P. McCartney) “Let It Be” (J. Lennon- P. McCartney) “Lady Madonna” (J. Lennon- P. McCartney) “Love Me Do” (J. Lennon- P. McCartney) for Chilcren’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra, (“Geitonas School” Theatre, 2006) 19. Traditional Songs by F.G.Lorca, (for Giorgis Hristodoulou) “Los Pelegrinitos” “Anda, Jaleo” “El Café De Chinitas” “I Rigades tis Trapoulas” for voice, accordion, cello, piano (“Tsai sti Sahara”. 2006) 20. ”Eurorevision” Giorgis Hristodoulou (arrangements) “Mou Les” (A.Plessas) “Mathima Solfege”(G,Hatzinasios) “ Miazoume ” (T.Biniaris) ERT (CD 601, 2006) 21. Songs from Greek Pop Music of the ’60 (arrangements) “To Koritsi tou May” (Olympians) “Esena pou se xero toso ligo” (Olympians) “Xafnika , m’agapas” (Idols) “To Sholeio” (Olympians) “O Tropos” (Olympians) “Trellokoritso” (Charms) “Jeronimo Yanka” (V.Papathanasiou) for Chilcren’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra, (“Geitonas School” Theatre, 2007) 22. Traditional Greek songs of South Italy (Magna Grecia) (arrangements) "Tarantella Napoletana" (Traditional song from Naples) "Tarantella Siciliana" (Traditional song from Sicily) "Lullaby" (Traditional song from Salento) "Antra mou paei" (Franco Corliano - "Kalimera" village) "Kalinyfta" (Traditional song from Salento) "Aremu Rindinedda" (Traditional song from Salento) for Chilcren’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra, (“Geitonas School” Theatre, 2008) 23. Rebetiko Songs (arrangements) "Bahtse Tsifliki" (V. Tsitsanis) "Faliriotissa" (G.Papaioannou) "Matoklada" (M. Vamvakaris) "Ta Kavourakia" (V. Tsitsanis) "To Minore tis Augis" (Anonymous) "Prin to Xarama" (G.Papaioannou- X. Vasileiadis) "Fragkosyriani" (M. Vamvakaris) "Xatzikyriakeio" (D. Gogos, [Bayanderas]) for Chilcren’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra, (“Geitonas School” Theatre, 2009) 24. Music and Songs from the Greek Movies (arrangements) "Ta Paidia tou Peiraia (M. Hatzidakis) "O pio kalos o mathitis"(G. Zambetas- X. Vasileiadis) "Zorba the Greek" (M. Theodorakis) "Crazy Girl" (M. Plessas) "Fssst Boing (M. Plessas) "Psoy! - Geitses! - Sto!"(M. Plessas) "Menoume panta paidia" (M. Plessas) for Chilcren’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra, (“Geitonas School” Theatre, 2010) 25. Cartoon Music Project (arrangements) "The Mupett Show Theme" (J. Henson - S. Pottle) "Pink Panther Theme" (H. Mancini) "You 've got a friend in me" (Toy Story) (R.Newman - Tz. Panousis) "Popeye the Sailor Man" (S.Lerner) "The Snowball Song" (Mahna - mahna) (P. Umiliani) "Gummy Bear Song" (Ch. Schneider - Th. Papanikolaou - D. Patrikiou) for Chilcren’s Choir and Chamber Orchestra, (“Geitonas School” Theatre, 2011 - Golden Hall 2011) 26. Astor Piazzolla: "Histoire du Tango", for woodwind quintet ("Q innegal" Quintet, "Parnassos" Concert Hall, Athens, 2012) 27. Nikos Gkatsos Songs 1. "To Tragoudi tou Dromou" (M. Hatzidakis - N. Gkatsos) 2. "O Efialtis tis Persephonis" (M. Hatzidakis - N. Gkatsos) 3. "Fysa Aeraki" (St. Xarhakos - N. Gkatsos 4. "Mia Kefalonitissa" (L. Kilaidonis - N. Gkatsos) 5. "Milise mou" (M. Hatzidakis - N. Gkatsos) 6. "I Ballada tou Oyri" (M. Hatzidakis - N. Gkatsos) ("Geitonas School" Theatre, 2012)
C. Educational Material
Ι. Short Pieces for piano 1. A Bittersweet Waltz 2. A Blues Study 3. A Jazz Study 4. A Jazz Theme 5. A Sad Affair 6. A Slow Toccata 7. A Sudden Absence 8. A Sunny Afternoon 9. Abyss 10. After Christmas 11. Altra Facia de la Luna 12. Amore Perdito 13. Ascending and Descending 14. Autumn is Coming 15. Back 16. Barcarole 17. Calm 18. Canto Triste 19. Climbing 20. Cloudy Sky 21. Dance 22. Dance of the Gnomes 23. DSCH 24. Elisabeth 25. Fellini Waltz 26. Flower Waltz 27. Flower Waltz (variations) 28. For a Sleepy Guy 29. From the Beginning 30. Happy Dance 31. Happy Times 32. Hymn 33. Indian Dance 34. Inner Journey 35. Just Walkin’ 36. Le Premier Avril 37. Like a Greek Dance 38. Lullaby 39. March of the Goose 40. March of the Hero 41. N.S. 42. Nightwalk 43. Nostalgia 44. Parco di Luna 45. Playing 46 Procession 47. Rain 48. Round and Round 49. Sad or Joyful 50. Shalom 51. Simple Melody 52. Singing 53. Solitudine 54. Song from the Fields 55. Song of the Hero 56. Staccato e Pesante 57. Strange Tune 58. Strange Waltz 54. Variationi Triste 59. Waving a Flag 60. The Acrobat 61. The Harvest 62. Strange Question 63. Child’s Dream
II. Transcriptions for
a. piano 1. Adios Nonino (Astor Piazzola) 2. All my Loving (J.Lennon - P.Mc Cartney) 3. Also Sprach Zaratustra (R.Strauss) 4. Another Brick in the World (Pink Floyd) 5. Beauty and the Beast (A.Menken) 6. Behind these Hazel Eyes (M.Sandberry – L.Gottwald) 7. Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Greenday) 8. Carousel 9. Carouso 10. Chimerical Dream (Francois Paul Aiche) 10. Fernando's Tango (a tango compilation) 11. Feliz Navidad (J. Feliciano) 12. Frere Jacques (French Traditional) 13. Greek Christmas Carol 13. Hava Nagila (Hebrew Traditional) 14. He 's a Pirate (Klaus Badelt) 16. Lady Madonna (J. Lennon - P. Mc Cartney) 17. Libertango (Astor Piazzola) 18. Love story Theme (Francis Lai) 19. Mission Impossible (L. Schifrin) 20. James Bond 007 Theme ( John Barry – Monty Norman) 21. River Flows in You (Yiuruma) 22. Santa Clauss 23. Star Crossed (Arcturus) 24. Star Wars (J.Williams) 25. Smoke on the Water 26. Scream (Tokyo Hotel) 27. The Combat (L.Rosenman) 28. The Importance of Being Idle (Oasis) 29. The Pink Panther Theme (H.Mancini) 30. The Swan Lake (P.I.Tchaikovsky) 31. Toccata Intro (J.S.Bach) 32. Une Poule sur un Mur (French Traditional) 33. We wish you a Merry Christmas (English Traditional) 34. White Christmas (I. Berlin) 35. Άγγιγμα Ψυχής (G. Hatzinasios) 36. Greek National Anthem (N.K. Mantzaros) 37. One Morning (G. Spanos) 38. Ouri's Ballade (Μ.Hatzidakis) 39. Greek New Year's Carol 40. Greek Epiphania Carol 41. Greek Christmas Carol 42. Kato sto gialo (Chios Traditional) 43. Kemal (Μ. Hatzidakis) 44. Me mia Piroga (Th. Mikroutsikos) 45. Karagiozis (D. Savvopoulos) 46. Οlumpiakos Hymn 47. Panathinaikos Hymn (G. Mouzakis) 48. Para pente (R. Favilis) 49. The Bicycle (Ch.ikolopoulos) 50. Το Sapiokaravo (Al. Dimas) 51. To Soma pou Zitas (G. Hatzinasios) 52. Jingle Bells (Pierpoint) b. piano 4 hands
1. Adios Nonino (Astor Piazzola) 2. Also Sprach Zaratustra(Richard Strauss) 3. Beauty and the Beast (A.Menken) 4. La Cucaracha (Mexican Traditional) 5. Tritsch – Trasch Polka (Johan Strauss) 6. The Muppet Show Theme (J. Henson – S. Pottle) 7. Woody Woopecker Theme (G. Tibbles – R. Idriss) 8. Ise to teri mou (Stefanos Korkolis) 9. To Zeibekiko tis Eudokias (Manos Loizos) 10. O Efialtis tis Persrfonis (Manos Hatzidakis) 11. O kir-Antonis (Manos Hatzidakis)
C. recorder and piano
1. Ι Wander as I Wander (Apallachian Carol) 2. Libertango (Astor Piazzola) 3. Noel des enfants du monde ( J. Lafont – J. Naty-Boyer) 4. We Wish you a Merry Christmas ( English Traditional)
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