Welcome to Sicilianos.org, your scholarly portal dedicated to the study and dissemination of the works of Greek composer Yorgos Sicilianos (1920–2005). Recognised as one of the most significant Greek composers of the post-war generation, Sicilianos’s music is a profound fusion of emotional depth and intellectual exploration, reflecting a relentless pursuit of new musical horizons.

This website hosts a comprehensive database for exploring his compositions, intelligently categorised and searchable by criteria such as instrumentation, year, and style. Access PDFs of his manuscripts and draft scores, offering unique insights into his creative process. Sicilianos’s oeuvre spans a wide range of genres and styles, showcasing his evolution from the Romantic tradition and the influences of the Greek National School to embracing modernist and avant-garde techniques like serialism and twelve-tone composition. His works often draw inspiration from his Greek heritage, ancient drama, literature, and classical antiquity, as well as from influences beyond his native Greece.

Sicilianos.org provides detailed information on 106 Works, presented in a revised catalogue system named YSC (Yorgos Sicilianos Catalogue). The site includes 10 Editions of his compositions, 67 Texts by Sicilianos that shed light on his thoughts and artistic philosophy, and 57 Articles & Papers by 29 Writers providing scholarly analysis and context. There are also 13 Books related to his life and work, along with data on 276 Performances with comprehensive details. The database documents 25 Discographies featuring recordings of his works, 8 Broadcasts, and bios and data on 372 Performers who have interpreted his music. Additionally, the website features information on 17 Conferences & Events connected to Sicilianos, as well as 68 Intertextualities which are works of literature, art, and music that inspired the creation of some of his compositions.

We are committed to perpetually updating the website to reflect the latest information available and to correct any omissions or errata. Our goal is to ensure that Sicilianos’s contributions to music are thoroughly documented and accessible to scholars, musicians, and the public worldwide.