Conversations

The Chamber Music Ensemble of the vibrant Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Chalandri presents an innovative approach to chamber music. Between original musical works and arrangements, the programme intersperses poems by three iconic Greek poets, Yannis Ritsos, Angelos Sikelianos and Tassos Livaditis, read by the actress Melia Kreiling.

Programme
Gordon Jacob (1895-1984)
Concertino for Clarinet and Chamber Ensemble (1945)
based on themes by Giuseppe Tartini
1. Grave
2. Allegretto

Vladimir Vavilov (1925-1973)
Ave Maria (1970)
attributed to Giulio Caccini
for saxophone and wind ensemble

Yannis Ritsos (1909-1990)
Spring Symphony (1937-38)

Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Sicilienne (1893)
for flute and chamber ensemble

Sergei Rachmaninoff
Vocalise
No. 14 from 14 Romances (1912)
for saxophone and chamber ensemble

Angelos Sikelianos (1884-1951)
At St Luke's Monastery (1935)

Panayotis Leftheris (b. 1966)
At a Standstill

Nikos Kypourgos (b. 1952)
Ayasofya
from the feature film Sevgilim Istanbul (1999)

Tassos Livaditis (1922-1988)
Conversations
from the collection The Blind Man with the Lamp (1983)

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
Valse triste, op. 44, No. 1
from the incidental music for the play Kuolema (1903)

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Symphony No. 3 in F major, op. 90 (1883)
3. Poco allegretto

BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Chalandri

Τhe Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Chalandri was founded in 1954. Their goal is to actively engage in the city's music scene, enhancing the community's cultural and intellectual growth. It consists of highly skilled musicians and has participated in events both within and outside the Municipality, receiving many awards and honours. Depending on the repertoire's needs, the Orchestra forms various musical ensembles from its members, such as the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Music Ensembles, a Greek Traditional Music Orchestra, Big Band, and others. Furthermore, the musicians take part in free educational seminars provided by the Municipality of Chalandri, aiming to introduce young people to the instruments of the orchestra, instrumental techniques and the functioning of a musical ensemble. The Philharmonic Orchestra has a wide-ranging repertoire, with a particular focus on Greek music. It has participated in festivals in Greece and abroad and has collaborated with acclaimed conductors and world-class soloists. Conductor Kostas Ioannides is the Orchestra's artistic and musical director.