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English Language : Classical Music : News : Spring 2005 Monday 4 April 2005 : A very quick biographical sketch of Giorgos Sicilianos |
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Homage Giorgos Sicilianos died last Tuesday, 29th of March, 2005. Since he had been a major figure of modern Greek music, we should all know a couple of things about him :  Giorgos Sicilianos (1920-2005) Giorgos Sicilianos played an important role in the development of modern Greek music. He dealt mostly with avant-garde working techniques and his output is quite varied and distinctive. Sicilianos attended the faculty of Law but then decided to concentrate on musical activities. He studied music theory and composition with Marios Varvoglis and Georgios Sklavos in Greece, but, he also attended composition courses in Italy (Rome), France (Paris) and America (Boston, New York). He mainly wrote using the twelve-note method and other techniques referring directly to the genre of serialism, such as total serialism, while, later, he settled down for even more advanced post-serialism processes, which, however, had much to offer in terms of rhythm, motif and overall form manipulation, while, nevertheless, being more close to public perception than before.  His output is large enough and is characterized by noticable variety in both form and orchestration. He wrote operas as well as other modern works for human voices including songs, many important orchestral pieces, chamber music, dance music, and, especially, music for ancient Greek drama. Sicilianos's career was full of distinctions : in 1961 his 3rd string quartet was awarded a prize at the international composition contest "Queen Elizabeth" in Belgium ; throughout his carrer he had also received medals and other honours as well, and many of his works were played by famous maestros and orchestras around the globe. In Greece, he had been involved in various activities concerning modern music, Greek National Opera, and Greek Mass Media and, among other honorary positions, he had been chairman of Greek Composers’ Union for 8 years. His whole life, career and work should really be considered as a factor of important influence for modern Greek music and source of inspiration for all forthcoming Greek composers and Greek musicians in general. |
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