L' Anima string quartet
with saxophonist Athanasios Zervas

MELEAGRIS ART FESTIVAL

L' Anima string quartet
with saxophonist Athanasios Zervas

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

Friday 24 May 2024

MELEAGRIS FARM

Both the members of the quartet L' Anima (Stella Tsani | violin, Brunilda‐Eugenia Malo | violin, Antonis Manias | viola, Lefki Kolovou | cello), as well as Athanasios Zervas (saxophone) are renowned and distinguished artists, with a great career in the field of musical art internationally.

In 2024, the musical world celebrates Nikos Skalkottas. The string quartet L' Anima and Athanasios Zervas to honor the great Greek composer, will play 5 Greek dances arranged for saxophone and string quartet by Athanasios Zervas, in a World Premiere performance.

Elsa Kylpasi's work "Dancing Shadows" dedicated to the string quartet L'Anima will also be presented in the First World Performance on the occasion of this specific date. Similarly, the work of Athanasios Zervas "Elegy" will be a World Premiere.

The works for string quartet with saxophone are a rare and unexpected connection of musical families, which will provide a unique musical experience and impress the listeners.

Meleagris Farm will be open an hour before the start of the recital to welcome the public with fine wine from the local winery EVINOS.

PROGRAMME

Alejandro Arguello
"Antique Concerto" for alto saxophone & string quartet
World premier

Elsa Kilpasi
"Dancing Shadows"
World premier

Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto Grosso in D minor, αrranged for string quartet by William Zinn

Athanasios Zervas
"Elegy" for alto saxophone & string quartet
World premier

Nikos Skalkottas
"5 Greek Dances", arranged for alto saxophone & string quartet by Athanasios Zervas
World premier

Rimsky Korsakov
"Flight of the Bumblebee", arranged for alto saxophone & string quartet by Athanasios Zervas
World premier

Giorgios Axiotis
"Suite in 4 Movements" for string quartet

• Menuetto
• Gavotta
• Danza della bamboo
• Scherzo