SAVVAS KARANTZIAS
MUSIC COMPOSER
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SAVVAS KARANTZIAS
MUSIC COMPOSER
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''Katharsis''

Description

The Greek contemporary composer Savvas Karantzias, has written numerous works for orchestra, choir, chamber music performers and solo pieces.
 
His works have been performed on the world’s best venues in Greece, France, the United States, Australia and other countries. With Katharsis (from the Greek word ‘’κάθαρσις’’ which means “purification”) the composer refers to the experience of release and relief of strong emotions that previously were repressed and that this extreme emotional state can result in the renewal and restoration of mind and body.
 
The Ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, described Katharsis as the emotional purge of fear and pity aroused by tragedy. Of course, this can also be achieved through certain kinds of art such as ancient tragedy and music. Art can evoke an emotional cathartic release in an audience by connecting to their personal experiences.
 
A work composed of 9 parts, based mainly on biblical themes:
 
Kyrie Eleison
Psalm 50
Dies Irae
The beatitudes
Christ the true vine 
Purgation
Holiness of life, the test of our faith
In principio erat Verbum
Pater noster
         
The Greek word “Katharsis” means to get rid of something harmful, purification. The redemption of the human soul. The goal is the union of the soul with the divine aspect of existence. Katharsis is the preparation of the soul before its rebirth. Something necessary today.

''The sound of the Saints''

Description

Following a geographical journey and musical diplomacy, the Greek composer Savvas Karantzias travels with the concert ‘The sound of the Saints’ in four continents stopping in important cultural sites after its first presentation in Rhodes, his birthplace.

Savvas Karantzias wanted to capture the genius of Theophanes the Greek (14th century) through music, in a way that characterizes “sound journey”, as it offers a dynamic and powerful experience. Theophanes the Greek is the founder of Russian Iconography and Savvas Karantzias focuses on the four stations (four musical interludes) of the iconographer, from his birth in Constantinople to his journey to the Crimea and the land of the Ros, from Novgorod and in Moscow, the last destination.

The story of the Russian iconographer and saint Andrei Rublev (14th century) is also approached with humanism and mysticism. A musical work of reflection on art and the intellectual mission of the artist. In this way, the composer shows how humanity needs a great change, the chaos we live in today between material progress and the absence of spirituality. The “wandering” of a monk with the interior of the world and the need for purification and repentance, become an example for all of us.

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