Eleni Karaindrou
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Eleni Karaindrou is a Greek
composer
, born in Teichio. She studied piano and theory at the Hellenikon Odion in Athens
. She is best known for scoring the films of Theo Angelopoulos
. Her date of birth is sometimes given as 1946 and sometimes as 1939.
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, born in Teichio. She studied piano and theory at the Hellenikon Odion in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
. She is best known for scoring the films of Theo Angelopoulos
Theo Angelopoulos
Theodoros Angelopoulos is a Greek filmmaker, screenwriter and film producer.-Life:Angelopoulos studied law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, but after his military service went to Paris to attend the Sorbonne. He soon dropped out to study film at the IDHEC before returning...
. Her date of birth is sometimes given as 1946 and sometimes as 1939.
Discography
- Dust of TimeDust of Time (soundtrack)Dust of Time is a soundtrack album by Greek composer Eleni Karaindrou featuring music for the film The Dust of Time by Theodoros Angelopoulos recorded in 2008 and released on the ECM New Series label.-Reception:...
- ECM 2009 - The 10 (Greek TV: "το 10") - Mikri Arktos/ECM 2008
- Elegy of the UprootingElegy of the UprootingElegy of the Uprooting is a double CD live album by Greek composer Eleni Karaindrou featuring music recorded in 2005 and released on the ECM New Series label.-Reception:...
(live) - ECM 2005; Also released as DVD - The Weeping Meadow - ECM 2004
- Trojan Women - ECM 2001
- Eternity and a DayEternity and a Day (Soundtrack)Eternity and a Day is a soundtrack album by Greek composer Eleni Karaindrou featuring music for the film Eternity and a Day by Theodoros Angelopoulos recorded in 1998 and released on the ECM New Series label.-Reception:...
- ECM 1998 - Rosa, Wandering - Lyra 1996
- Ulysses' GazeUlysses' Gaze (Soundtrack)Ulysses' Gaze is a soundtrack album by Greek composer Eleni Karaindrou featuring music for the film Ulysses' Gaze by Theodoros Angelopoulos recorded in 1994 and released on the ECM New Series label.-Reception:...
- ECM 1995 - The Suspended Step of the Stork - ECM 1992
- Music For Films - ECM 1991
- The Suspended Step of the Stork - Minos 1991
- Unreleased Recordings - Minos 1991
- L'Africana - Minos 1990
- Herod Atticus Odeon (live) - Minos 1988
- Landscape in the Mist - Milan 1986
- The Beekeeper - Minos 1986
- Voyage to Cythera - Minos 1984
- The Price of Love - Minos 1983
- The Great Vigil - Minos 1975
External links
- Eleni Karaindrou by Steve Lake