Ioannis Karampetsos, Athens State Orchestra & Stefanos Tsialis - The Neoclassical Skalkottas (2020) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist
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01. Sinfonietta in B-Flat Major, AK 10: Ι. Andante sostenuto-Allegro
02. Sinfonietta in B-Flat Major, AK 10: ΙΙ. Andantino triste
03. Sinfonietta in B-Flat Major, AK 10: ΙΙΙ. Scherzino. Molto vivace
04. Sinfonietta in B-Flat Major, AK 10: ΙV. Finale. Vivacissimo
05. Classical Symphony in A Major, AK 9: Ι. Allegro antico
06. Classical Symphony in A Major, AK 9: ΙΙ. Rondo. Andante molto espressivo
07. Classical Symphony in A Major, AK 9: ΙΙΙ. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace
08. Classical Symphony in A Major, AK 9: IV. Schnell und fröhlich
09. 4 Images, AK 13: No. 1. The Harvest
10. 4 Images, AK 13: No. 2, The Sowing
11. 4 Images, AK 13: No. 3, The Vintage
12. 4 Images, AK 13: No. 4, The Grape Stomping
13. Ancient Greek March, AK 11d (Version for Chamber Orchestra)


Despite his tragically short life, Nikos Skalkottas has now become recognised as one of the most important Greek composers of the 20th century. The modernist style of his earlier period is balanced by the four important mature neoclassical works presented here. Both the Sinfonietta and the Classical Symphony are expressions of the deep regard Skalkottas had for traditional forms blended with his unique musical language. Skalkottas was a violinist with the Athens State Orchestra, who are honouring his memory with this and future recordings of his works.

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