Eleni Karaindrou, a renowned Greek composer, presents "Music for the Theatre," a captivating album released on December 1, 2010, under the label Mikri Arktos. This 59-minute journey through sound is a testament to Karaindrou's exceptional ability to blend traditional Greek music with contemporary classical compositions, creating a unique and immersive experience.
The album is a collection of tracks from various plays and theatrical works, showcasing Karaindrou's versatility and depth as a composer. Each piece is a masterful blend of melody and narrative, evoking the essence of the stories and characters they were originally composed for. From the hauntingly beautiful "Translations" to the intense and dramatic "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", Karaindrou's music is a powerful accompaniment to the theatre, bringing the stories to life in a way that transcends the stage.
"Music for the Theatre" is not just an album; it's a journey through the world of theatre, as seen through the eyes of Eleni Karaindrou. Her compositions are a testament to her deep understanding of the human condition, and her ability to translate that understanding into music is what makes this album a standout in her discography. Whether you're a fan of theatre, classical music, or simply appreciate beautiful compositions, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Translations - From "Translations"Eleni Karaindrou
The New Map - From "Translations"Eleni Karaindrou
I Like the Melody of Your Voice - From "Translations"Eleni Karaindrou
Holiday - From "Translations"Eleni Karaindrou
The Love of Máire and Yolland - From "Translations"Eleni Karaindrou
Urbs Antiqua Fuit - From "Translations"Eleni Karaindrou
Ghosts - From "Ghosts"Eleni Karaindrou
What's Wrong, Mrs. Alving? - From "Ghosts"Eleni Karaindrou
Fire in the Orphanage - From "Ghosts"Eleni Karaindrou
The Sun, the Sun - From "Ghosts"Eleni Karaindrou
Threat - From "The Birthday Party"Eleni Karaindrou
Goldberg and MacCann Enter - From "The Birthday Party"Eleni Karaindrou
Stanley Bangs the Drum - From "The Birthday Party"Eleni Karaindrou
Where the Hell Are You? - From "The Birthday Party"Eleni Karaindrou
Nowhere to Be Found - From "The Birthday Party"Eleni Karaindrou
MacCann's Song - From "The Birthday Party"Eleni Karaindrou
Stanley's Arrival - From "The Birthday Party"Eleni Karaindrou
In Case They Get to You - From "The Birthday Party"Eleni Karaindrou
Queen of the Night - From "The Birthday Party"Eleni Karaindrou
Aberarder, Aberayron - From "Faith Healer"Eleni Karaindrou
Quests - From "Faith Healer"Eleni Karaindrou
Mother's Death - From "Faith Healer"Eleni Karaindrou
I Am a Creature of His Imagination - From "Faith Healer"Eleni Karaindrou
Didn't Use to Pay Attention to Coincidences - From "Faith Healer"Eleni Karaindrou
Wreck of a House - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Never Say "I'm Done" - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Twenty-Two Years Ago - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Let Him Know It's Not His Fault - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Little Girl - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Polyxeni's Memorie - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Where They Found Her - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Dream - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
The Call - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Clarinet, Pt. 1 - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Anna's Song - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Father's Theme - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Clarinet, Pt. 2 - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Don't Wait for Me, I'm Not Coming Back - From "Seven Reasonable Answers"Eleni Karaindrou
Don't Wait for Me, I'm Not Coming Back - From "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"Eleni Karaindrou
Night of the Witches - From "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"Eleni Karaindrou
George and Martha Theme - From "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"Eleni Karaindrou
Men, March Foward! - From "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"Eleni Karaindrou
Our Boy Is Dead - From "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"Eleni Karaindrou
The Exorcism - From "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"Eleni Karaindrou
I, George, I - From "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"Eleni Karaindrou
Morning Fog - From "Long Day's Journey into Night"Eleni Karaindrou
I Apologise, I Shouldn't Have Spoken - From "Long Day's Journey into Night"Eleni Karaindrou
It's Pointless Now - From "Long Day's Journey into Night"Eleni Karaindrou
Suspicions, Pt. 1 - From "Long Day's Journey into Night"Eleni Karaindrou
Why Am I so Lonely? - From "Long Day's Journey into Night"Eleni Karaindrou