Composer: Theodore Antoniou, Alkis Baltas, Yannis Constantinidis, Takis Kalogeropoulos, Giorgos Koumendakis, Andreas Makris, Georgios Poniridis
Performer: Aeolos Woodwind Quintet
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8579037
Release: 2018
Size: 591 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Constantinidis: 10 Airs populaires grecs
01. I. Moderato poco solenne – Poco più moto – Andantino quasi allegretto
02. II. Allegretto con umore – L’istesso tempo
03. III. Andante mesto – Andantino languido – Allegro moderato ma con spirito
04. IV. Allegretto giocoso
Kalogeropoulos: Epirote Chronicle
05. I. Expatriate’s Memories
06. II. Up North
07. III. Vassiliki Commands
08. IV. Wedding in Zagori
09. V. Immortal Pogoni
Baltas: Little Suite
10. I. Lento
11. II. Molto allegro
12. III. Allegretto
13. IV. Andante
14. V. Vivo
Poniridis: Wind Quintet
15. I. Maestoso – Andantino – Maestoso
16. II. Allegro moderato
17. III. Andante – Allegro – Andante – Allegro
18. Koumendakis: A Blackbird in the Cricket’s Gorge
19. Antoniou: Woodwind Quintet No. 2
20. Makris: Woodwind Quintet
Musical life in Greece draws on a legacy that has as much richness and depth as the nation’s long and complex history. The vibrant and colourful works on this recording, while representing the country’s lively contemporary music scene, make use of traditional melodies and rhythms combined with wider stylistic influences. This unique programme of premiere recordings includes works dedicated to the Aeolos Woodwind Quintet.