Konstantia Gourzi: Anájikon

Greek-born Konstantia Gourzi releases her second album on ECM, Anájikon, which spans a decade of her orchestral and chamber music. She also conducts the Lucerne Academy Orchestra: "I see composing and conducting as a whole, as an inseparable relationship," explains the artist. In her work, Gourzi emphasizes the connection between different art forms, which is closely linked to her artistic identity and cultural roots. Her authentic sound language unites diverse musical traditions and creates a dialogue between Eastern and Western influences. The album features three compositions: the String Quartet Anájikon (No. 3), the orchestral composition Ny-él (a commission from the Lucerne Festival, which premiered with the Lucerne Festival Academy in 2016), and the three-part dialogues of Hommage à Mozart.