Theodore Kerkezos, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Myron Michailidis - Impressions for Saxophone and Orchestra (2006)

Tracklist

01. Cretan Concertino: I. Vivo (Arr. Y. Samprovalakis)
02. Cretan Concertino: II. Largo (Arr. Y. Samprovalakis)
03. Cretan Concertino: III. Allegro (Arr. Y. Samprovalakis)
04. Cretan Concertino: Adagio (Version for soprano saxophone, percussion and strings)
05. Piano Concertino, AK 19: I. Allegro giocoso (Arr. Y. Samprovalakis for soprano saxophone and orchestra)
06. Piano Concertino, AK 19: II. Pastorale. Andante tranquillo (Arr. Y. Samprovalakis for soprano saxophone and orchestra)
07. Piano Concertino, AK 19: III. Rondo. Allegro vivo (Arr. Y. Samprovalakis for soprano saxophone and orchestra)
08. Concerto Piccolo: I. Cadenza a piacere - Allegro
09. Concerto Piccolo: II. Danza
10. Concerto Piccolo: III. Epilogo. Cantilena - Cadenza
11. Concerto Piccolo: Phrygian Litany
12. Concerto Piccolo: Rhapsody of Pontos
13. Gioconda's Smile, Op. 22: VII. Mr. Knoll (Arr. For alto saxophone and orchestra)

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.

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