Author(s): Valia (Stavroula) Christopoulou
Abstract or Summary:
This article provides an in-depth look at the life and career of Yorgos Sicilianos, detailing his early influences, education, and significant milestones in his musical journey. The section begins with his upbringing in an artistically rich environment and the profound impact of his father’s early death. It discusses his initial legal studies and subsequent shift to music under the tutelage of notable Greek composers.
The narrative highlights Sicilianos’ formative years, his exposure to modernist techniques during his studies in Rome, and his eventual integration of these techniques into his own compositions. His role in introducing contemporary music to Greece is emphasized, along with his efforts in founding key musical organizations. The text covers his exploration of twelve-tone techniques and serialism, his notable works, and the critical reception of these works.
Additionally, the section touches on Sicilianos’ contributions to music education and his various leadership roles in Greek musical institutions. It outlines his stylistic evolution, the incorporation of Greek cultural elements into his compositions, and his steadfast democratic values, especially his opposition to the dictatorship in Greece. The content encapsulates Sicilianos’ artistic philosophy and his lasting influence on Greek and international music.
An abbreviated version of this article forms part of the English supplement at the end of this volume (pages 255 – 257).
Year of Publication: 2007
Published/Presented: Yorgos Sicilianos In the avant-garde of contemporary music
Page(s): 13-33
Language(s): Greek
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Valia (Stavroula) Christopoulou |
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