Music of Chris Theofanidis
Rochester Composers Chorus and Brass Ensemble, Peter Baichi (organ), Nancy Weems (piano), Mauricio Nader (piano), Darla Barrow-Theofanidis (soprano), Karen Bennett (flute), Gareth Farr (percussion), David Carlisle (conga), Denise Cohen (flute), Christian Ellenwood (clarinet), Adrian Justus (violin), James Holland (cello), Stefon Harris (conga)
Chris Theofanidis was born on December 18, 1967 in Dallas Texas. He studied with Sam Adler, Joseph Schwantner, and Jacob Druckman. His father, Iraklis, was a classically trained pianist and composer from Greece. These are the basic facts. At Albany Records we feel we have an obligation to search out new, young composers and bring their music to you. This recording contains a wide variety of music written in an accessible, tonal idiom.
Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| I Corinthians 13 | Chris Theofanidis | Rochester Composers Chorus and Brass Ensemble, Peter Baichi, organ, Chris Theofanidis, conductor |
| The Discovery | Chris Theofanidis | Barrow Chamber Orchestra, Chris Theofanidis, conductor |
| Fantasy for Two Pianos | Chris Theofanidis | Mauricio Nader, Nancy Weems, piano |
| Voices | Chris Theofanidis | Darla Barrow-Theofanidis, soprano, Barrow Chamber Orchestra, Chris Theofanidis, conductor |
| Suite for Flute and Piano | Chris Theofanidis | Karen Bennett, flute, Chris Theofanidis, piano |
| Sikelianos | Chris Theofanidis | Denise Cohen, flute, Christian Ellenwood, clarinet, Adrian Justus, violin, James Holland, cello, Mauricio Nader, piano, David Carlisle, Stefon Harris, congas, Gareth Farr, percussion, Shafer Mahoney, conductor |
| Statues | Chris Theofanidis | Mauricio Nader, piano |
| String Quartet No. 1 | Chris Theofanidis | Adrian Justus, Maria Lin, violin, Timothy Lees, viola, James Holland, cello |
| Disruption for Orchestra | Chris Theofanidis | Rochester Composers Orchestra, Chris Theofanidis, conductor |
| I Corinthians 13 | Chris Theofanidis | Roberts Wesleyan College Chorale, Paul Shewan, Julie Smith, trumpet, Gregory Mohr, Lee McClean, trombone, David Ciarvella, timpani, Timothy Schutt, cymbals, Ann Honeywell, organ, Robert Shewan, conductor |
Reviews
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"Chris Theofanidis's choral music would work very well as church anthems. The text settings are clear and appropriate, and the instrumental accompaniments are forceful but not overwhelming. There is nothing in the musical language (very traditional) that would be out of place in church. The vocal and instrumental music on the disc is of varying style and interest....The standout piece on the disc is Sikelanos for Pierrot instrumentation plus two conga drum players."
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