Leo Brouwer, a Cuban composer known for his guitar works, composed "Preludio de la Nostalgia" for Elena Papandreou, inspired by Hadjidakis's "Nanourisma" (Lullaby).
Composition History
The arrangements of Manos Hadjidakis's songs for this album were initiated by Roland Dyens, a French guitarist, composer, and arranger, and completed by his former student Orestis Kalampalikis after Dyens's death.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Manos Hadjidakis's music is characterized by great precision without complexity, where beautiful melodies communicate a vibrant emotional message.
Instruments
Elena Papandreou performs on a guitar named La Añorada, made in 1992 by José Luis Romanillos.
Cultural Impact
Manos Hadjidakis is internationally best-known for his 1960 Oscar-winning song "Never on Sunday."
Composer Biography
Manos Hadjidakis, a Greek composer, poet, songwriter, conductor, and pianist, was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Greek culture.
Performer Biography
Elena Papandreou, the guitarist on this album, has been called 'a poet of the guitar' by The Washington Post.
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