Cilia Petridou's Kalanda (Greek Carols) were inspired by her father K Petrides' drawing, 'Jesus with children', which held a special place in her affections.
Composer Biography
Cilia Petridou's career as a performer ended abruptly in 2002 after major surgery, leading her to focus on composition, which had previously been a hobby.
Compositional Technique
Most of the lyrics for Cilia Petridou's Kalanda are her own, allowing her to adapt the text to complex melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic structures.
Composer Biography
Cilia Petridou, a Greek-Cypriot pianist and composer, was taught piano by her mother from age four and performed her first piano concerto at age eleven.
Composer Biography
Cilia Petridou was awarded the Mozart Medal, the highest award in Cyprus, by age fifteen and was hailed as the successor to Gina Bachauer, a renowned Greek pianist.
Recording & Production
This album, 'The Mystery of Christmas, Greek Kalanda', was recorded at Potton Hall, Suffolk, England, in July 2018, using a Steinway Model D piano.
Performer Biography
Lesley-Jane Rogers, one of the sopranos on this album, is known for her versatility and has premiered over 170 contemporary works, including one by Cilia Petridou.
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