Oedipus

The late 19th century witnessed unprecedented musical growth in the United States, and it is impossible to imagine a Copland, an Ives or even a Gershwin without the pioneering groundwork of the ‘Boston Six’, of whom John Knowles Paine was the senior member. Favorite among his own works, Paine’s Second Symphony was described on its New York première as “a serious, important and totally beautiful work.” His Prelude to the tragic play Oedipus Tyrannus was an immediate hit, while An Ocean Fantasy was his last orchestral piece.

Live recording of two Mikis Theodorakis' works for symphonic orchestra, folk and tenor voices and chorus. The poet Angelos Sikelianos wrote "Spiritual march" and Mikis composed a folk oratorio. The London Symphonic Orchestra is conducted by the composer and the voices are Maria Farandouri, Antonis Kaloyiannis and tenor Yiannis Theoharis. With the participation of New Opera Chorus and GWALIA men chorus. The Ode for Symphonic Orchestra "Oedipus Rex (Tyrannos)", inspired from the homonymous Sophocles' tragedy, is recorded in the three last tracks. Enjoy a rare Theodorakis' album.