The Neoclassical Skalkottas Ioannis Karampetsos, Athens State Orchestra & Stefanos Tsialis

• Nikos Skalkottas (1904 - 1949): Sinfonietta in B-Flat Major, AK 10:
• 1 Sinfonietta in B-Flat Major, AK 10: Ι. Andante sostenuto - Allegro 06:36
• 2 Sinfonietta in B-Flat Major, AK 10: ΙΙ. Andantino triste 05:41
• 3 Sinfonietta in B-Flat Major, AK 10: ΙΙΙ. Scherzino. Molto vivace 05:13
• 4 Sinfonietta in B-Flat Major, AK 10: ΙV. Finale. Vivacissimo 06:25
• Classical Symphony in A Major, AK 9:
• 5 Classical Symphony in A Major, AK 9: Ι. Allegro antico 09:44
• 6 Classical Symphony in A Major, AK 9: ΙΙ. Rondo. Andante molto espressivo 08:56
• 7 Classical Symphony in A Major, AK 9: ΙΙΙ. Scherzo. Allegro molto vivace 08:12
• 8 Classical Symphony in A Major, AK 9: IV. Schnell und fröhlich 07:46
• 4 Images, AK 13:
• 9 4 Images, AK 13: No. 1. The Harvest 03:13
• 10 4 Images, AK 13: No. 2, The Sowing 04:10
• 11 4 Images, AK 13: No. 3, The Vintage 02:46
• 12 4 Images, AK 13: No. 4, The Grape Stomping 02:32
• Ancient Greek March, AK 11d:
• 13 Ancient Greek March, AK 11d (Version for Chamber Orchestra) 01:51
• Total Runtime 01:13:05

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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.

"One of the things I liked about Stefanos Tsialis’ conducting was its brisk, no-nonsense approach… The Athens State Orchestra responds with bright, peppy, energetic playing from all sections…" (The Art Music Lounge)

Ioannis Karampetsos, cornet (on tracks 5-8)
Athens State Orchestra
Stefanos Tsialis, conductor

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