from Oannes *

Μια από τις λιγότερο “αυστηρά” μίνιμαλ δημιουργίες του εκ των σκαπανέων του είδους Steve Reich, είναι το θρησκευτικών προσανατολισμών Tehillim του 1981 – μελοποίηση σειράς Ψαλμών, με τον συνθέτη αναβαπτιζόμενο στις εβραϊκές του ρίζες.
Γραμμένο για 4 γυναικείες φωνές και ορχηστρικό σύνολο, είναι ένα από τα πιο ενδιαφέροντα έργα του κατά την άποψη μου – ακούμε το 3ο και 4ο μέρος.

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One of Steve Reich’s less “strictly” minimal creations is the 1981 religiously oriented Tehillim – setting to music of a series of Psalms, the composer been rebaptized into his Jewish roots.
Written for 4 female voices and orchestral ensemble, it is one of his most interesting works in my opinion – we listen to the 3rd and 4th parts.

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Enjoy!

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* For my friends who didn’t know, or first timers here, Oannes [aka Socratis Papahatzis] is my husband, partner in life and music and the one with my undying admiration. Together we have a band MK-O [the music of Marina Kanavaki & Oannes]. So, it’s my pleasure to share with you his [and sometimes mine] musical selections. • Do visit his site. He has my highest recommendation!