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Kakabadse / Beer / Choir Of Royal Holloway- Kefi - Choral & Chamber Works (CD)

SKU: 809730112928
¥124.00
the album cover for Kakabadse / Beer / Choir Of Royal Holloway - Kefi - Choral & Chamber Works
the album cover for Kakabadse / Beer / Choir Of Royal Holloway - Kefi - Choral & Chamber Works

British born composer Lydia Kakabadse enjoys a multi-cultural heritage (Greek/Austrian mother and Georgian/Russian father) which deeply informs her musical output. Her new album, recorded in London, features an even more diverse range of music than her previous albums, incorporating ethnic instruments into Western music. Making much use of the 'alternative string quartet' (violin viola, cello and double bass), the title track Kefi also introduces the Greek Bouzouki and 'Greek oud' or politiko laout. While demonstrating a wide diversity of textures and styles, overall the music is coloured by use of the double harmonic scale. As well as a number of chamber works the highlight of the album is the choral work Thirty Steps commissioned by the Hellenic Institute at Royal Holloway whose choir, widely regarded as among the best mixed-voice choirs in Britain today, perform the work here. The other performers here are all experienced and very well regarded in their own fields.Lydia Kakabadse, celebrated for her diverse music, specialises in choral, chamber, and vocal compositions. Influenced by her multicultural background and upbringing in Greek and Russian Orthodox traditions, she draws inspiration from Orthodox Church music, medieval melodies, and Greek and Middle Eastern dance. Trained in piano and double bass from a young age, she pursued music studies at Royal Holloway, University of London. Her works, including string quartets, choral pieces, and concert requiems, have garnered critical acclaim and have been featured on recordings by labels such as Naxos and Divine Art. Notable commissions include "I Remember" for Forest Preparatory School and "Odyssey" for The Hellenic Institute. Her compositions have been performed internationally at festivals and by esteemed ensembles, and her string quartet "Russian Tableaux" has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Currently pursuing a PhD in ethnomusicology, Lydia continues to enrich the musical landscape with her distinctive and vibrant creations.

Tracklist:

  1. Feast of Herod~I. The Veiled Dancer
  2. Feast of Herod~II. Dance of the Harem
  3. Nomadic Dances~I. Ceremonial Gathering
  4. Nomadic Dances~II. Herding
  5. Nomadic Dances~III. Trekking
  6. Kefi
  7. Original Theme (Waltz) by Anton Diabelli
  8. Variation on a Theme by Anton Diabelli
  9. Thirty Steps~Step 1
  10. Thirty Steps~Step 2
  11. Thirty Steps~Step 3
  12. Thirty Steps~Step 4
  13. Thirty Steps~Step 5
  14. Thirty Steps~Step 6
  15. Thirty Steps~Step 7
  16. Thirty Steps~Step 8
  17. Thirty Steps~Step 9
  18. Thirty Steps~Step 10
  19. Thirty Steps~Step 11
  20. Thirty Steps~Step 12
  21. Thirty Steps~Step 13
  22. Thirty Steps~Step 14
  23. Thirty Steps~Step 15
  24. Thirty Steps~Step 16
  25. Thirty Steps~Step 17
  26. Thirty Steps~Step 18
  27. Thirty Steps~Step 19
  28. Thirty Steps~Step 20
  29. Thirty Steps~Step 21
  30. Thirty Steps~Step 22
  31. Thirty Steps~Step 23
  32. Thirty Steps~Step 24
  33. Thirty Steps~Step 25
  34. Thirty Steps~Step 26
  35. Thirty Steps~Step 27
  36. Thirty Steps~Step 28
  37. Thirty Steps~Step 29
  38. Thirty Steps~Step 30

> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.

Format: New CD/Classical

Kakabadse / Beer / Choir Of Royal Holloway- Kefi - Choral & Chamber Works (CD)

SKU: 809730112928
¥124.00

Release Date: 07.12.2024

 
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British born composer Lydia Kakabadse enjoys a multi-cultural heritage (Greek/Austrian mother and Georgian/Russian father) which deeply informs her musical output. Her new album, recorded in London, features an even more diverse range of music than her previous albums, incorporating ethnic instruments into Western music. Making much use of the 'alternative string quartet' (violin viola, cello and double bass), the title track Kefi also introduces the Greek Bouzouki and 'Greek oud' or politiko laout. While demonstrating a wide diversity of textures and styles, overall the music is coloured by use of the double harmonic scale. As well as a number of chamber works the highlight of the album is the choral work Thirty Steps commissioned by the Hellenic Institute at Royal Holloway whose choir, widely regarded as among the best mixed-voice choirs in Britain today, perform the work here. The other performers here are all experienced and very well regarded in their own fields.Lydia Kakabadse, celebrated for her diverse music, specialises in choral, chamber, and vocal compositions. Influenced by her multicultural background and upbringing in Greek and Russian Orthodox traditions, she draws inspiration from Orthodox Church music, medieval melodies, and Greek and Middle Eastern dance. Trained in piano and double bass from a young age, she pursued music studies at Royal Holloway, University of London. Her works, including string quartets, choral pieces, and concert requiems, have garnered critical acclaim and have been featured on recordings by labels such as Naxos and Divine Art. Notable commissions include "I Remember" for Forest Preparatory School and "Odyssey" for The Hellenic Institute. Her compositions have been performed internationally at festivals and by esteemed ensembles, and her string quartet "Russian Tableaux" has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Currently pursuing a PhD in ethnomusicology, Lydia continues to enrich the musical landscape with her distinctive and vibrant creations.

Tracklist:

  1. Feast of Herod~I. The Veiled Dancer
  2. Feast of Herod~II. Dance of the Harem
  3. Nomadic Dances~I. Ceremonial Gathering
  4. Nomadic Dances~II. Herding
  5. Nomadic Dances~III. Trekking
  6. Kefi
  7. Original Theme (Waltz) by Anton Diabelli
  8. Variation on a Theme by Anton Diabelli
  9. Thirty Steps~Step 1
  10. Thirty Steps~Step 2
  11. Thirty Steps~Step 3
  12. Thirty Steps~Step 4
  13. Thirty Steps~Step 5
  14. Thirty Steps~Step 6
  15. Thirty Steps~Step 7
  16. Thirty Steps~Step 8
  17. Thirty Steps~Step 9
  18. Thirty Steps~Step 10
  19. Thirty Steps~Step 11
  20. Thirty Steps~Step 12
  21. Thirty Steps~Step 13
  22. Thirty Steps~Step 14
  23. Thirty Steps~Step 15
  24. Thirty Steps~Step 16
  25. Thirty Steps~Step 17
  26. Thirty Steps~Step 18
  27. Thirty Steps~Step 19
  28. Thirty Steps~Step 20
  29. Thirty Steps~Step 21
  30. Thirty Steps~Step 22
  31. Thirty Steps~Step 23
  32. Thirty Steps~Step 24
  33. Thirty Steps~Step 25
  34. Thirty Steps~Step 26
  35. Thirty Steps~Step 27
  36. Thirty Steps~Step 28
  37. Thirty Steps~Step 29
  38. Thirty Steps~Step 30

> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.