Gioconda's Smile
Manos Hatzidakis · 1965
27 min · 10 tracks · light music · 20th-century classical music
A delicate blend of classical melodies and folk influences, laced with introspective lyricism and rich harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, reflective listening sessions
- delicate melodic introspection
- gentle background ambiance
- emotional storytelling through music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1965, Manos Hatzidakis was gaining recognition as a leading figure in Greek music, with 'Gioconda's Smile' being his third studio album. This release followed his earlier success with the soundtrack for 'Never on Sunday,' which won an Academy Award and solidified his reputation internationally. At this point, Hatzidakis was exploring a more personal and lyrical approach in his compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Cage· Nino Rota· Jean Sibelius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Όταν έρχονται τα σύννεφα 2:26
- 2 Κοντέσσα Εστερχάζυ 2:50
- 3 Η παρθένα της γειτονιάς μου 2:54
- 4 Βροχή 2:15
- 5 Προσωπογραφία της μητέρας μου 2:50
- 6 Το κοντσέρτο 3:32
- 7 Ο κ. Νολλ 3:15
- 8 Οι δολοφόνοι 1:55
- 9 Βραδινή επιστροφή 2:33
- 10 Χορός με τη σκιά μου 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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