Zoe Samsarelou - Ek-stasis: Dionysus, Nymphs and Satyrs (2023) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Dandrieu 2eme Livre, 6eme Suite La sirene
02. Severac Les Naiades et le Faune Indiscret
03. Terzakis Satyr und Naiaden
04. Dandrieu 2eme Livre, 6eme Suite La bacante
05. Dukas La plainte, au loin, du faune
06. Koumendakis From Tethys to the Mediterranean
07. Couperin Pieces de Clavecin, 23eme Ordre Les satyres
08. Debussy Prelude a l’ apres-midi d’ un faune
09. Tonia Prelude of a lost dream
10. Couperin Pieces de Clavecin, 4eme Ordre Les Bacchanales - No. 1 Enjouements bachiques
11. Levitzki The enchanted nymph
12. Skalkottas Echo, AK 77
13. Couperin Pieces de Clavecin, 4eme Ordre Les Bacchanales - No. 2 Tendresses bachiques
14. Couperin Pieces de Clavecin, 4eme Ordre Les Bacchanales – No. 3 Fureurs bachiques
15. Schmitt Mirages Op. 70 No1 Et Pan, au fond des bles lunaires, s'accouda
16. Taylor Erinyes
17. Skalkottas Procession to Acheron, AK 79c
18. Rameau Pieces de clavecin, 3eme Livre Les cyclopes
19. Massenet Bacchus Le bapteme par le vin
20. Bortkiewicz Trois Morceaux, Op. 24 No. 2 Valse grotesque (Satyre)
21. Terzakis Ein Satyrspiel
22. Daquin 1ere Suite La ronde bachique
23. Debussy Six epigraphies antiques No. 1 Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d’ete
24. Debussy Six epigraphies antiques No.4 Pour la danseuse aux crotales
25. Marangopoulos Dionysus and the pirates, the voyage from Ikaria to Naxos
26. Farjeon Pictures from Greece Op. 13 I. The Dryads
27. Farjeon Pictures from Greece Op. 13 II. The Fates
28. Farjeon Pictures from Greece Op. 13 III. The Muses
29. Farjeon Pictures from Greece Op. 13 IV. Mercury
30. Farjeon Pictures from Greece Op. 13 V. The Graces
31. Farjeon Pictures from Greece Op. 13 VI. The Naiads
32. Juon Satyre und Nymphen – 9 Miniaturen fur klavier Op. 18 I. Etude (Najaden im Quell)
33. Juon Satyre und Nymphen – 9 Miniaturen fur klavier Op. 18 II. Idylle (Pan mit der Syrinx)
34. Juon Satyre und Nymphen – 9 Miniaturen fur klavier Op. 18 III. Reverie (Traumende Oreade)
35. Juon Satyre und Nymphen – 9 Miniaturen fur klavier Op. 18 IV. Intermezzo grotesque (Pan philosophiert)
36. Juon Satyre und Nymphen – 9 Miniaturen fur klavier Op. 18 V. Valse lente (Dryaden reigen im Mondschein)
37. Juon Satyre und Nymphen – 9 Miniaturen fur klavier Op. 18 VI. Elegie (Napaie in tiefer Betrubnis)
38. Juon Satyre und Nymphen – 9 Miniaturen fur klavier Op. 18 VII. Humoresque (Pan von Bacchus kommend)
39. Juon Satyre und Nymphen – 9 Miniaturen fur klavier Op. 18 VIII. Canzonetta (Liebestandelei)
40. Juon Satyre und Nymphen – 9 Miniaturen fur klavier Op. 18 IX. Scherzo (Nymphe fiehl! Schnell! Satyr hascht dich)
41. Nasopoulou Krokeatis Lithos-Lakonia

Experience the captivating journey of Ek-stasis, presented by Divine Art Recordings. Delve into the world of myths reconstructed in music by celebrated composers from different cultures and times. This unique album features three world premiere recordings, bringing fresh and exciting music to the programme. Greek pianist and professor Zoe Samsarelou has expertly curated a selection of works that weave together an interconnected narrative, taking you on a journey through the myth of Dionysus. From the works of Couperin, Rameau, Dandrieu, and Daquin to the eminent Greek composers of the 20th and 21st centuries and the Late Romantics in between, each piece is thoughtfully selected and presented. The album is divided into themes of seduction, pathos, illusion, metamorphosis, transcendence, instinct, catharsis, mythos, paradox, and transition. This creates an immersive experience that guides the listener through the various stages of the myth and offers a musical perspective on the story. Accompanied by Zoe Samsarelou's insightful prose on the collection and notes on the Greek composers featured in the program, Ek-stasis is more than just a listening experience. It's a celebration of the Greek spirit that has influenced humanity for over 2,500 years, highlighting the creativity and ingenuity of these wonderful composers.

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