Pianist Lorenda Ramou collaborated with composer Dimitris Dragatakis on the performance of two of his Etudes before his death.
Performer Biography
Lorenda Ramou, the pianist on this recording, has studied contemporary piano repertoire extensively and has given many first performances of pieces written for her.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Dragatakis's musical language combined elements from the Greek musical traditions of his birthplace, Epirus, with contemporary mid-20th-century musical trends like free atonality and minimalism.
Composer Biography
Dimitris Dragatakis, a Greek composer, was born in a remote mountain village in Epirus and later played viola in the Greek National Opera orchestra.
Recording & Production
This album is the first commercial recording of Dimitris Dragatakis's complete solo piano works.
Compositional Technique
Dragatakis's piano works, which span his entire career, reflect every change in his musical writing.
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