The Athenians
Music of Greece – Canto General (ARC Music EUCD2342, 2011)
Music of Greece – Canto General is an album with a unique synthesis of Greek instruments and Andean flutes featuring works by Greek composers. The title work, “Canto General” composed by Mikis Theodorakis, is based on a poem of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.
All music is performed by The Athenians, the Andean Flutes and Joël Francisco Perri (panpipes). There is also additional music from the award-winning film ‘Z’ composed by Theodorakis and songs by famous Greek composer Stavros Xarchakos.
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