Leon Bosch, the double bassist, is committed to rediscovering neglected music and expanding the double bass repertoire, having recorded 16 CDs of wide-ranging programs.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Kefi,' is a Greek word deeply embedded in Greek culture, meaning joy, vibrancy, and excitement for the purposes of this album.
Compositional Technique
Lydia Kakabadse's string quartets are uniquely scored for violin, viola, cello, and double bass, with the double bass adding richness and color to the sonority.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lydia Kakabadse, the composer, draws inspiration from Orthodox Church music, medieval music, and Greek and Middle Eastern dance due to her multicultural background.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The lyrics for 'Thirty Steps' are selected from 'The Ladder of Divine Ascent,' an ascetic guide by St John Climacus of Sinai, symbolizing 30 stages of spiritual development.
Composition History
The choral work 'Thirty Steps' was commissioned by The Hellenic Institute at Royal Holloway to mark its 30th Anniversary and portrays a musical journey of spiritual growth.
Composition History
Lydia Kakabadse's variation on Anton Diabelli's waltz was part of a project called 'Diabelli Recomposed,' which featured variations by 50 contemporary women composers worldwide.
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