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Nikos Skalkottas: Dance of the Waves/... [ CD / Album ]

Nikos Skalkottas: Dance of the Waves/...

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  • Released Date: 14 May 2021

  • Genre: Classical

Our Take

In the vast ocean of classical music, Niklos Skalkottas may not be a household name, but his compositions are a tidal wave of creativity. The Athens State Orchestra's interpretation of Skalkottas' "Dance of the Waves" is a mesmerizing journey through the depths of orchestral brilliance.

From the opening notes, the listener is plunged into a whirlpool of sound, with waves of strings crashing against the shores of booming percussion. The orchestra navigates the complex rhythms and melodies with finesse, creating a symphonic seascape that is both exhilarating and haunting.

Skalkottas' mastery of orchestration is on full display in tracks like "The Swirling Tides" and "Riptide Rhapsody," where each instrument serves as a unique voice in the cacophony of sound. The music ebbs and flows like the tides, building to crescendos that are as powerful as a tsunami.

The Athens State Orchestra brings a sense of urgency and passion to each movement, breathing life into Skalkottas' intricate score. This album is a testament to the enduring power of classical music to transport and transform, leaving listeners adrift in a sea of musical wonder. So grab your life jacket and dive into the "Dance of the Waves" - you won't regret it.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Tsamikos
2. Cretikos
3. Epirotikos
4. Peloponnissiakos
5. Critikos
6. Klephtikos
7. Sifneikos
8. Kalamatianos
9. Dance of Zalongo
10. Macedonikos
11. Kritikos
12. Thessalikos
13. The Trawler
14. Nocturne
15. Dance of the Waves
16. I. Overture
17. II. Tema Con Variazioni
18. III. March
19. IV. Romance
20. V. Siciliano. Barcarole
21. VI. Finale. Rondo

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