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Dear Erato,
Here are few words about the album: I was pleasantly surprised by the release of a CD album featuring my piano quartet L’istesso Tempo. I was pleased to find my work next to two compositions by Alfred Schnittke. Alfred was so close to me that I am taking the liberty of thanking Erato Alakiozidou and the Lutoslawski Quartet not only for myself, but also on behalf of my closest friend. Thank you for treating our music so caringly. Giya Kancheli January 14th /2018 |
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Dear Erato,
We really enjoyed listening to the incredible performance of music by Schnittke and Kancheli recorded on the “Light over darkness” CD. It was great to hear the “Quartet in L’istesso tempo” by Giya Kancheli for the first time in such wonderful presentation. But the main surprise for us was Piano Quintet by Alfred Schnittke that we have heard many times before in different interpretations, but this was something completely different: very exquisite, delicate, with no false pathos, with great understanding, and every note was full of meaning. The latter concerns even the silences inside pauses that we have never experienced listening to other performances of this masterpiece, and this we found absolutely magic. Dmitri N. Smirnov and Elena Firsova 9 September 2017, St Albans |
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Thomas TamvakosMusicologist & Music Critic
10 September 2017
Light Over DarknessIn his review of Light Over Darkness, distinguished Greek musicologist Thomas Tamvakos describes the recording as an outstanding artistic achievement, praising its interpretation, recording quality and production values. He highlights the exceptional collaboration between Erato Alakiozidou and the renowned Lutosławski Quartet, noting their remarkable musical unity and their ability to reveal the expressive depth of the chamber works by Alfred Schnittke and Giya Kancheli.
Tamvakos considers the album an important contribution to the contemporary discography of both composers, suggesting that its compelling performances may even surpass previous landmark recordings. He also emphasizes the recording's value as an accessible introduction for listeners less familiar with post-war contemporary music, commending its ability to illuminate this repertoire with sensitivity, conviction and artistic integrity. Special praise is given to the album's visual presentation, whose striking cover design beautifully reflects the symbolic journey from darkness to light.
10 September 2017
Light Over DarknessIn his review of Light Over Darkness, distinguished Greek musicologist Thomas Tamvakos describes the recording as an outstanding artistic achievement, praising its interpretation, recording quality and production values. He highlights the exceptional collaboration between Erato Alakiozidou and the renowned Lutosławski Quartet, noting their remarkable musical unity and their ability to reveal the expressive depth of the chamber works by Alfred Schnittke and Giya Kancheli.
Tamvakos considers the album an important contribution to the contemporary discography of both composers, suggesting that its compelling performances may even surpass previous landmark recordings. He also emphasizes the recording's value as an accessible introduction for listeners less familiar with post-war contemporary music, commending its ability to illuminate this repertoire with sensitivity, conviction and artistic integrity. Special praise is given to the album's visual presentation, whose striking cover design beautifully reflects the symbolic journey from darkness to light.