Yorgo Sicilianos

Featuring

Ilias Voudouris
Athens State Orchestra
Yorgos Sicilianos

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Yorgo Sicilianos embraced contemporary music currents and developed a distinct personal style, often characterized by dramatic intensity.

Composer Biography

Yorgo Sicilianos, a leading Greek classical composer of the 20th century, studied at the Athens Conservatoire and the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome.

Notable Performances

Yorgo Sicilianos's works were performed by major international orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic under Dimitri Mitropoulos and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra under Kurt Masur.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded at the Rehearsal Hall of the Megaron Concert Hall in Athens, Greece, between October 7-12, 2024.

Performer Biography

The Athens State Orchestra, founded in the late 19th century, is the oldest symphonic ensemble in Greece and has played a leading role in the country's musical life since 1943.

Performer Biography

Ilias Voudouris, the conductor on this album, was a key figure in Greek musical life, serving as conductor of the Greek National Opera for nearly four decades.

Composer Biography

Yorgo Sicilianos's catalogue includes over sixty works across all genres, such as operas, symphonic and chamber music, choral works, and ballet scores.