Music by Greek Composers (2)
In the late nineteenth century, composers across Europe were searching for distinct national musical identities. Greek composers joined this movement, drawing on Greek folk music and Byzantine traditions and blending them with European classical music. This series explores the different ways in which composers developed this distinctive musical language.
In the second programme, we focus on Manolis Kalomiris (1883–1962), often considered the father of Greek classical music.
Playlist
1. Manolis Kalomiris: Symphony No. 3 in D minor for Speaker and Orchestra, ‘Palamas’
a. Moderato
b. Scherzo
c. ‘Love’. Lento, ma non troppo
d. Finale
Nikitas Tsakiroglou (narrator); Athens State Orchestra, conducted by Byron Fidetzis
2. Manolis Kalomiris: Ya ta hellinopoula (For Greek Children)
a. Set 1 (1912)
- Moderato
- Vivo
- Vivo
Allegretto moderato
b. Set 2 (1939)
- Andantino – Più mosso – Tempo 1
- Little Patadina: Allegretto moderato, poco più mosso – Tempo 1
- Perpetuum mobile: Vivace
c. Set 3 (1949)
- Little Variations on a Dance Song: Allegretto con grazia
- Little Prelude: Vivo
- Fughetta for Three Voices: Con brio
- Evening Song: Molto calmo
-Olivier Chauzu (piano)
3. Manolis Kalomiris: Three Greek Dances
a. Ballos (Moderato)
b. Idyllic Dance (Moderato)
c. Dance from Tsakonia (Tsakonikos)
Athens State Orchestra, conducted by Byron Fidetzis
