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IMPRESSIONS FOR SAXOPHONE AND ORCHESTRA - Virtuosic Works by 20th Century Greek Composers

The endless capabilities of the saxophone are heard to full effect in this wide-ranging programme of virtuoso works by 20th century Greek composers, which here receive their world première recording, played by the distinguished Greek saxophonist Theodore Kerkezos. Highlights include Mikis Theodorakis’ deeply felt Adagio written in 1992 for the victims of the Bosnian war, and his Concertino inspired by the island of Crete; Nikos Skalkottas’ rhythmically dynamic and yet lyrical Concertino; Vassilis Tenidis’ folk-inspired Rhapsody and Oscar-winner Manos Hadjidakis’s Mr Knoll.

Theodorakis, Mikis
Samprovalakis, Yannis, arranger(s)

Cretan Concertino (arr. of Violin Sonata No. 1 for alto saxophone and orchestra)

I. Vivo 00:05:00

II. Largo 00:02:30

III. Allegro 00:03:14

Theodorakis, Mikis

Adagio (version for soprano saxophone, percussion and strings)

Adagio (version for soprano saxophone, percussion and strings) 00:03:44

Skalkottas, Nikos
Samprovalakis, Yannis, arranger(s)

Concertino (arr. for soprano saxophone and strings)

I. Allegro giocoso 00:04:48

II. Pastorale: Andante tranquillo 00:04:45

III. Rondo: Allegro vivo 00:02:04

Antoniou, Theodore

Concerto piccolo

I. Cadenza a piacere - Allegro 00:04:49

II. Danza 00:04:29

10.

III. Epilogo: Cantilena - Cadenza 00:06:41

Alexiadis, Minas

Phrygian Litany

11.

Phrygian Litany 00:07:53

Tenidis, Vasilis

Rhapsody of Pontos

12.

Rhapsody of Pontos 00:13:24

Hadjidakis, Manos

Gioconda's Smile, Op. 22: VII. Mr. Knoll (arr. for alto saxophone and orchestra)

13.

Gioconda's Smile, Op. 22: VII. Mr. Knoll (arr. for alto saxophone and orchestra) 00:03:39

Total Playing Time: 01:07:00

Composer(s):
Alexiadis, Minas; Antoniou, Theodore; Hadjidakis, Manos; Skalkottas, Nikos; Tenidis, Vasilis; Theodorakis, Mikis

Arranger(s):
Samprovalakis, Yannis

Conductor(s):
Michailidis, Myron

Orchestra(s):
Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra

Artist(s):
Kerkezos, Theodore

Label: Naxos

Series: Greek Classics

Genre: Chamber Music; Concertos

Period: 20th Century; Contemporary

Catalogue No: 8.557992

Barcode: 0747313299225

Physical Release: 11/2006


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11:33:22 PM, 22 November 2009

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