Mikis Theodorakis
The oldest symphony orchestra in Greece performs works by the most internationally renowned Greek composer.
backKornilios Michailidis Conductor, Piano
Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin Violoncello
Orestis Kalampalikis Guitar
Stathis Karapanos Flute
Titos Gouvelis Piano
Tonmeister: Johannes Endl
Recording: Rehearsal Hall, Megaron, Athens, 2024
GEN 25562 EAN 4260036255621
Release 7.11.2025EUR 11,90
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The Athens State Orchestra is the oldest symphony orchestra in Greece. On the occasion of Mikis Theodorakis' 100th birthday, GENUIN evokes the spirits of his homeland and of classical antiquity in three symphonic works by Greece’s most famous composer—works that played an important role toward the end of his life: from the early „Sinfonietta“ in a new version, through the folk-inspired „Rhapsody for Guitar and Orchestra“, to the equally moving nine-part „Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra“, Theodorakis’s last orchestral work. The young, rising Kornilios Michailidis leads Greece’s premier orchestra with verve, while the album’s soloists contribute at the highest standard of playing to these remarkable recordings!
Pizzicato
"This attractive program, which shows us a very accessible, apolitical Theodorakis, is a welcome addition to the Greek composer’s recording catalog and comes highly recommended." Review by Remy Franck, November 5, 2025
Kornilios Michailidis Conductor, Piano
Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin Violoncello
Orestis Kalampalikis Guitar
Stathis Karapanos Flute
Titos Gouvelis Piano
Tonmeister: Johannes Endl
Recording: Rehearsal Hall, Megaron, Athens, 2024
The Athens State Orchestra is the oldest symphony orchestra in Greece. On the occasion of Mikis Theodorakis' 100th birthday, GENUIN evokes the spirits of his homeland and of classical antiquity in three symphonic works by Greece’s most famous composer—works that played an important role toward the end of his life: from the early „Sinfonietta“ in a new version, through the folk-inspired „Rhapsody for Guitar and Orchestra“, to the equally moving nine-part „Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra“, Theodorakis’s last orchestral work. The young, rising Kornilios Michailidis leads Greece’s premier orchestra with verve, while the album’s soloists contribute at the highest standard of playing to these remarkable recordings!
Pizzicato
"This attractive program, which shows us a very accessible, apolitical Theodorakis, is a welcome addition to the Greek composer’s recording catalog and comes highly recommended." Review by Remy Franck, November 5, 2025
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Tracklist
- Mikis Theodorakis (1925–2021)
Sinfonietta for solo Flute, Piano and String Orchestra
Ι. Prelude and Chorale: Adagio - II. Scherzo: Allegro vivace
- III. Finale: Andante mosso
- Mikis Theodorakis
Rhapsody for Guitar and Symphony Orchestra
I. Allegro con brio (Ballad of the accursed) - II. Andantino – Allegretto (Death of Antonito el Combrino)
- III. Andante (Died for love)
- IV. Andante (Preciosa and the wind)
- V. Lento - Allegro (The arrest of Antonito el Combrino)
- VI. Allegro moderato (The gipsy nun)
- VII. Andante (Ballad of the black sorrow)
- Mikis Theodorakis
Rhapsody for Violoncello and Symphony Orchestra
I. Efterpi - II. Erato
- III. Melpomeni
- IV. Kaliopi
- V. Klio
- VI. Ourania
- VII. Terpsihori
- VIII. Polimnia
- IX. Thalia
The Athens State Orchestra is the oldest symphony orchestra in Greece. On the occasion of Mikis Theodorakis' 100th birthday, GENUIN evokes the spirits of his homeland and of classical antiquity in three symphonic works by Greece’s most famous composer—works that played an important role toward the end of his life: from the early „Sinfonietta“ in a new version, through the folk-inspired „Rhapsody for Guitar and Orchestra“, to the equally moving nine-part „Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra“, Theodorakis’s last orchestral work. The young, rising Kornilios Michailidis leads Greece’s premier orchestra with verve, while the album’s soloists contribute at the highest standard of playing to these remarkable recordings!
Pizzicato
"This attractive program, which shows us a very accessible, apolitical Theodorakis, is a welcome addition to the Greek composer’s recording catalog and comes highly recommended." Review by Remy Franck, November 5, 2025