Troubadour From Greece [Import]

Mikis Theodorakis | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 15, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Sounds of the World
• ASIN: B0000074F4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #159,663 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #56 in Music > World Music > Europe > Continental Europe > Greece

Track Listings

1. Zorbas Dance

2. To Perigiali

3. Doxa To Theo

4. Mana Mou Ke Panayia

5. Aprilis

6. Rodostamo

7. Marina

8. Tou Mikrou Voria

9. Sotiri Petroula

10. Yorgos Kapernaros

11. Vracho Vracho

12. Varka Sto Yalo

13. Vradiazi

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute MUST !, November 25, 1999

By 

Pieter U. Hendriks (Voorburg Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Troubadour From Greece (Audio CD)

Newtime fans or longtime admirers of this great artist who don't know this album yet shouldn't hesitate another second but buy it immediately! do not be fooled by the tacky title, the cheap look, the mistakes on the cover or the low prize. This is an absolute gem! apart from the inevitable Zorba track this album consists of a recording made in 1966 when Theodorakis was on tour in Europe. I am not sure but I believe the recording took place in Holland or Belgium, eitherway it sounds fantastic. Nine of the songs are sung by Maria Farantouri, then still a teenager who brings youthfull freshness as well as a timeless emotional depth to the music. Listen to her singing Sto Perigiali, tou Mikrou Voria, Rodostamo and especially Aprilis. You wont find a more beautiful rendition of that song anywhere (or the others for that matter). Yorgos Kapernaros is convincing in his 3 uptempo songs. The ensemble features Yiannis Didilis on piano and Lakis Karnezis and Costas Papdopoulos as bouzouki soloists who add extra appeal to this album with brilliant and inventive playing. Theodorakis himself is conducting. I have been listening to this album for over 30 years now and it honestly hasn't bored me once. Be warned that it is the exact same cd as "Portrait of" or "Portrait of Theodorakis Mikis"

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute MUST !, November 25, 1999

By 

Pieter U. Hendriks (Voorburg Netherlands) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Troubadour From Greece (Audio CD)

Newtime fans or longtime admirers of this great artist who don't know this album yet shouldn't hesitate another second but buy it immediately! do not be fooled by the tacky title, the cheap look, the mistakes on the cover or the low prize. This is an absolute gem! apart from the inevitable Zorba track this album consists of a recording made in 1966 when Theodorakis was on tour in Europe. I am not sure but I believe the recording took place in Holland or Belgium, eitherway it sounds fantastic. Nine of the songs are sung by Maria Farantouri, then still a teenager who brings youthfull freshness as well as a timeless emotional depth to the music. Listen to her singing Sto Perigiali, tou Mikrou Voria, Rodostamo and especially Aprilis. You wont find a more beautiful rendition of that song anywhere (or the others for that matter). Yorgos Kapernaros is convincing in his 3 uptempo songs. The ensemble features Yiannis Didilis on piano and Lakis Karnezis and Costas Papdopoulos as bououki soloists who add extra appeal to this album with brilliant and inventive playing. Theodorakis himself is conducting. I have been listening to this album for over 30 years now and it honestly hasn't bored me once. Be warned that it is the exact same cd as "Portrait of" or "Portrait of Theodorakis Mikis"

5.0 out of 5 stars What a glorious recording!, January 16, 2012

By 

Mary J. Pohl - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Troubadour From Greece (Audio CD)

I am thrilled to receive this CD. The seller shipped quickly, and the CD is in fine condition. Theodorakis is both a national and an international treasure. Thank you! Efharisto!