Between Clouds and the Sea (2019-2020)

Between Clouds and the Sea (2019–2020), ca. 12'

The work Between Clouds and the Sea highlights two starkly contrasting musical states, which eventually converge at a common point of ‘reconciliation’. Initially, the dark, dissonant and static atmosphere introduced at the beginning of the piece is disrupted by four rapid outbursts, which occur at increasingly shorter intervals.

Following the conclusion of this fourth outburst, a section full of energy and rapid movements ensues, highlighting the incompatibility of these contrasts. The melancholic violin solo in the final section marks the end of these tensions and the beginning of calm.

Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet, Horn, Percussion (Suspended Cymbal, Glockenspiel, Snare Drum), Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass

Second prize at the 1st Composition Competition in memory of Theodoros Antonios 2020, Union of Greek Composers

The concert featuring the award-winning works took place on 10 February 2023 in the concert hall of the Goethe-Institut in Athens.

with Joseph Papadatos

photo by Ioannis Beskos