Recordings
Recordings
János Bálint, flute
Nicolas Costantinou, piano
Fr. Poulenc: Sonata for flute and piano
P. Mieg: Sonata for flute and piano
C. Y. Stylianou: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
The title Kyma refers to the Greek word for ‘wave’, encapsulating the concept of continuous flow and movement, much like both sound and waves. This idea serves as a metaphor for the transmission of musical energy, as it is emitted by the flautist and pianist and travels through the air, reaching the listener, just as sea waves carry energy through water. The pieces featured in the album reflect diverse musical languages and styles, yet they are interconnected by their Neoclassical elements.
Gábor Varga, clarinet
Nicolas Costantinou, piano
J. Brahms: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano No. 1 in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1
C. Y. Stylianou: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
The album is called empneusis (from the Ancient Greek ἐμπνεῦσις) to highlight the deep connection between music and breath, as epitomised by these works.
Péter Somodari, violoncello
Nicolas Costantinou, piano
L. V. Beethoven. Beethoven: Sonata for piano and violoncello No. 4, in C major, Op. 102, No. 2
G. Fauré: Élégie, Op. 24 & Sicilienne, Op. 78
C. Debussy: Sonata for violoncello and piano, L. 135
C. Y. Stylianou: Sonata for violoncello and piano No. 1 in C major
The word ‘hedra’ refers to any side or face of a three-dimensional geometric shape. Any given face is not only connected to its neighbours, but together they contribute to and are part of the final shape. Similarly, every musical masterpiece is interconnected with those that follow, as it inevitably contributed to their formation, and this is reflected in the relationship between the works gathered together on this release. Beethoven pioneered the modern cello sonata, and from first to last his five cello sonatas chart a huge development in the genre.
Past Forward
Máté Szűcs, viola
Nicolas Costantinou, piano
C. Y. Stylianou: Sonata for Viola and Piano No. 1, in F minor
C. Y. Stylianou: Sonata for Viola and Piano No. 2, in E-flat major
Past Forward is an album of world-premiere recordings showcasing the gifts of Greek Cypriot composer Constantinos C. Y. Stylianou (b. 1972). Stylianou’s two Sonatas for viola and piano, performed by Hungarian born violist Máté Szűcs and Steinway artist Nicolas Costantinou, contrast the varied timbres of the First Viola Sonata with the spirit of resistance manifest in the Second, which was composed partly as a response to the covid pandemic.
Nicolas Costantinou, piano
C. Y. Stylianou: 12 Préludes for solo piano, Book I
This album presents a compelling cycle of 12 Préludes for solo piano, each inspired by a distinct work of visual art, spanning painting, sculpture, and modern composition. From the ancient presence of a prehistoric winged goddess to the vivid geometries of Mondrian, the dramatic storms of Turner, the intimate gestures of Matisse, and the expressive forms of Rego, each prelude embodies a unique tonal palette and stylistic character. The collection unfolds as a dynamic journey through contrasting moods and textures, inviting listeners into an immersive dialogue between music and artistic inspiration. The resulting experience is both colorful and profound, capturing the transformative essence suggested by the album’s title, …metavasis, the ancient Greek word for “transition.
Solon Michaelides: Piano Concerto
Solon Michaelides: Piano Concerto
Nicolas Costantinou, piano
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
Mikis Michaelides, conductor
Recorded live, 2005
DUX 0515, 2005
Pianisti non “solo”
Constantinos Stylianou: Missa Brevis Sodalitas
Nicolas Costantinou, Béla Hartmann, pianos
Pedro Carneiro, Tibor Novotny, percussion
Helsingin Filharmoninen Kuoro
Jukka Jokitalo, conductor
Savvas Savva: Pianisti non “solo”
Fedele Antonicelli, Stanislav Boianov, Nicolas Costantinou, Béla Hartmann, pianos
Pedro Carneiro, Tasos Charalambides, Marios Nicolaou, Nicolas Papageorgiou, Fedor Teunisse, Tibor Novotny, percussion
Notis Georgiou, conductor
Recorded live, 2007
Avantgarde, SVLK12
Savvas Savva “Medieval Cyprus”
Savvas Savva: Dance Suite, for Ten Pianos “Medieval Cyprus”
Savvas Savva: Concerto for Ten Pianos and Orchestra
Nicolas Costantinou, Eleni Mavromoustaki, Manolis neophytou, Julietta Demetriades, Savvas Savva, Mikela Papamichael, Plotinos Mikromatis, Ourania Menelaou, Andri Hadjiandreou, Maria Antoniou-Chimonidou, pianos
Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
Maciej Zoltowski, conductor
Recorded live, 2005
Avantgarde, SVK007
Christodoulos Georgiades: Greek Suite for piano duet
Julietta Demetriades, Nicolas Costantinou, piano four-hands
Recorded live, 2005
Triangle Productions, 2006
Ayis Ioannides: Rain, Etude in Three Parts
Nicolas Costantinou, piano
Recorded live, 2005
Cyprus Contemporary Music, Vol. I
Centre of Cypriot Composers