Samaltanos, Nikolaos

Eric Aubier Plays Henri Tomasi: The Complete Trumpet Works

1 CD / Indesens / 2012-05-08

Works: Henri Tomasi: Concerto for Trumpet; Suite for 3 trumpets; Gregorian Variations on a Salve Regina, for trumpet & organ; Semaine sainte à Cuzco; Triptyque for trumpet & piano; Etudes pour trompe...
Performers: Aubier, Eric; Baty, Alexandre; Escaich, Thierry; Lebrequier, Camille; Mellardi, Frederic; Samaltanos, Nikolaos
Conductors: Constant, Marius; Bilger, Francois-Xavier;
Ensemble: ; Ensemble de Cuivres d'Avignon

Accompanied by exceptional musicians, French music specialist Eric Aubier enhances Tomasi's music - sometimes expressive, sometimes intimate....continue...

Skalkottas: Concertos for 2 Violins, Pianos, etc / Demertzis, Papanas, Asteriadou, Christopoulos, et al

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2008-09-01

Works: Nikos Skalkottas: Concerto for 2 Violins, A/K 24; Concertino for 2 Pianos, A/K 20; Characteristic Piece for Xylophone and Orchestra "Nocturnal Amusement"
Performers: Asteriadou, Maria; Demertzis, Gergios; Dessyllas, Dimitris; Papanas, Simos; Samaltanos, Nikolaos
Conductors: Christopoulos, Vassilis
Ensemble: Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra

In 1998 BIS released the first of a series of discs dedicated to the music of Nikos Skalkottas - music that to a large extent...continue...

Skalkottas: 16 Songs, etc / Cathariou, Samaltanos

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2005-07-01

Works: Nikos Skalkottas: Songs (16) for Mezzo Soprano and Piano, A/K 80; Little Variations (15) for Piano; Sonatina for Piano, A/K 75b; Echo; Berceuse
Performers: Cathariou, Angelica; Samaltanos, Nikolaos

The highly acclaimed series of works by Nikos Skalkottas continues with the first complete recording of Skalkottas's cycle of songs, 16 melodies. These rarely performed...continue...

Feinberg: Piano Sonatas Vol 2 / Samaltanos, Sirodeau

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2004-03-06

Works: Samuel Feinberg: Sonata for Piano no 7, Op. 21; Sonata for Piano no 8, Op. 21a; Sonata for Piano no 9, Op. 29; Sonata for Piano no 10, Op. 30; Sonata for Piano no 11, Op. 40; Sonata for Piano no 12, ...
Performers: Samaltanos, Nikolaos; Sirodeau, Christophe

"This completes BIS's two-disc cycle of the 12 piano sonatas by Samuel Feinberg. The music is ornate, virtuosic, and volatile, veering between dreamy languor and...continue...

Samuel Feinberg: Piano Sonatas Vol 1 / Samaltanos, Sirodeau

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2004-01-01

Works: Samuel Feinberg: Sonata for Piano no 1, Op. 1; Sonata for Piano no 2, Op. 2; Sonata for Piano no 3, Op. 3; Sonata for Piano no 4, Op. 6; Sonata for Piano no 5, Op. 10; Sonata for Piano no 6, Op. 13
Performers: Samaltanos, Nikolaos; Sirodeau, Christophe

"Both pianists play with fire and devotion, and BIS's recording is vivid and strong." - Lehman, American Record Guide...continue...

Skalkottas: Chamber Concertos / Chijiiwa, Zymbalist, et al

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2003-07-01

Works: Nikos Skalkottas: Concertino for Oboe and Piano, A/K 28; Concertino for Trumpet and Piano, A/K 68; Sonata Concertante for Bassoon and Piano, A/K 67; Quartet for Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet and Piano no 1,...
Performers: Aubier, Eric; Chijiiwa, Eiichi; Ogrintchouk, Alexei; Samaltanos, Nikolaos; Sirodeau, Christophe; Trenel, Marc; Zymbalist, Nina

"Hommel renders the Oboe Concertino with the right balance between elegance and incisiveness, whilst Sava Stoianov dispatches the Trumpet Concertino with coursing athleticism. The highlight,...continue...

Skalkottas: 32 Pieces for Piano, etc / Nikolaos Samaltanos

2 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2001-06-03

Works: Nikos Skalkottas: Piano Pieces (32); Etude for piano no 1 (Andante); Etude for piano no 2 (Presto); Etude for piano, No 3; Etude for piano no 4 (Allegro vivace); Suite for piano no 1
Performers: Samaltanos, Nikolaos

"Like all great creators Skalkottas was both deeply rooted in tradition and deeply original. He learned from and admired not only Schoenberg, but also Stravinsky....continue...

Segerstam: Chamber Music - Leif Live in Paris

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1996-08-24

Works: Leif Segerstam: At the Border for cello & piano; Thoughts 1976 for piano; Poem no 1 for cello & piano; Poem no 11 for cello solo; A"on m...på..m-poème"-now.... for cello and piano; Zweixly ...
Performers: Samaltanos, Nikolaos; Segerstam, Leif; Segerstam, Pia; Sirodeau, Christophe

"Recorded in concert in Paris, this world premiere record of chamber works by Finnish composer-conductor Leif Segerstam delivers a compelling emotional experience...The most beautiful piece...continue...