Danae Dorken – Theodorakis Helikon [CD]

Description

The German-Greek pianist Danae Dorken belongs to the elite of a new generation of internationally sought-after artists. The current album is a tribute to the great Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis on the 100th anniversary of his birth, which is on 29 July 2025. Theodorakis compositions blended classical, folk, and modern elements, often expressing the struggles and spirit of the Greek people. The Staatskapelle Weimar under Kornilios Michailidis are accompanying the pianist with the Suite No. 1 and the Helikon Concerto No. 2 for piano and orchestra.

Tracklist:

1. Suite No. 1 for piano and orchestra~
2. Movement
3. Suite No. 1 for piano and orchestra~
4. Movement
5. Suite No. 1 for piano and orchestra~
6. Movement
7. Suite No. 1 for piano and orchestra~
8. Movement
9. Suite No. 1 for piano and orchestra~
10. Movement
11. Helikon for piano and orchestra~
12. Movement
13. Helikon for piano and orchestra~
14. Movement
15. Itan 18 Noemvri (On the eighteenth day of November)
16. To gelasto paidi (The laughing boy)
17. Margarita Magiopoula (Margarita daughter of May)
18. O Solitary Swallow / O Sun of Justice~Ena to Helidoni (This one swallow)
19. Asma Asmaton (Song of songs)
20. O Solitary Swallow / O Sun of Justice~Tis Dikeosinis Ilie (Sun of justice)
21. Strose to Stroma sou (Make your bed)

UPC: 885470038636
Label: Berlin Classics
Release Date: 6.20.25
Format: CD