The Violin in Yorgos Sicilianos' Œuvre

Abstract or Summary:

This article revolves around the author’s personal experiences and reflections on the works of the Greek composer Yorgos Sicilianos, particularly focusing on his compositions for the violin. The narrative details a chance encounter with Sicilianos, the challenges and opportunities related to acquiring a valuable violin, and the subsequent deepening relationship with the composer through various musical works. The author highlights Sicilianos’s unique ability to write violin music that is technically demanding yet perfectly suited for the instrument, despite not being a violinist himself. The article underscores the composer’s meticulous craftsmanship, his openness to feedback, and his lasting impact on Greek chamber music, culminating in the special significance of the author’s exclusive connection to some of Sicilianos’s masterpieces. An abbreviated version of this article forms part of the English supplement at the end of this volume (page 275).