from Oannes *

Αποτελεί σχεδόν κανόνα, με την έννοια ότι ισχύει για τους περισσότερους συνθέτες : το θρησκευτικό συναίσθημα έχει εκμαιεύσει μερικά από τα σπουδαιότερα έργα τους. Ο Anton Bruckner (1824-1896), για παράδειγμα, μεγάλος συμφωνιστής του δεύτερου μισού του 19ου αιώνα, αναφερόταν στο Te Deum (για χορωδία και σόλο τραγουδιστές, ορχήστρα και εκκλησιαστικό όργανο) ως “το καύχημα της ζωής του”. Μια ιδέα αυτού παίρνουμε ακούγοντας το πρώτο του μέρος – Te Deum. Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent, Orchestre Des Camps-Elysées.

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It’s almost a rule, in the sense that it applies to most composers: religious sentiment has elicit some of their most important works. Anton Bruckner (1824-1896), for example, great symphonist of the second half of the 19th century, referred to Te Deum (for choir and solo singers, orchestra and church organ) as “the pride of his life”. An idea of this we get by hearing its first part – Te Deum. Philippe Herreweghe, Collegium Vocale Gent, Orchestre Des Camps-Elysées.

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Enjoy!

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As always, I’m happy to hear your thoughts, however I’d highly recommend a direct dialogue with the …’source’ [why comments are closed here], so please visit Oannes’ page where you can also listen to the music !

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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!